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Sep 17, 2018

Head-on Collisions and Their Devastating Consequences

By Crandall & Pera Law|September 17th, 2018|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on Head-on Collisions and Their Devastating Consequences

Head-on collisions occur when one motor vehicle impacts another motor vehicle, front to front. The types of crashes often result in the most devastating and severe injuries, including death, due to the multiplied force generated from opposite traveling heavy objects. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that although head-on collisions constitute only 2 percent of all motor vehicle accidents, they account for 10 percent of all [...]

Sep 13, 2018

Why We’re Grateful to Beyoncé for Talking about Preeclampsia

By Crandall & Pera Law|September 13th, 2018|Medical Malpractice|Comments Off on Why We’re Grateful to Beyoncé for Talking about Preeclampsia

Pregnant women can suffer from a disorder that is characterized by a rapid increase in blood pressure. Referred to as preeclampsia, the condition can occur during pregnancy and also during the weeks after delivery. Preeclampsia occurs in approximately 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. It is particularly threatening to the life of the mother and her baby if medical care professionals failed to diagnose and treat the [...]

Sep 10, 2018

We Knew Kentucky’s Medical Malpractice Review Panels Were a Terrible Idea

By Crandall & Pera Law|September 10th, 2018|Medical Malpractice|Comments Off on We Knew Kentucky’s Medical Malpractice Review Panels Were a Terrible Idea

Remember those medical review panels that a Franklin Circuit Judge deemed unconstitutional in October of 2017? That case has moved on to the Kentucky Supreme Court, which means the law still stands at this time. Under Kentucky law, persons desiring to file a medical malpractice claim must submit their claim first to a review panel before it is filed in a formal court proceeding. The job of the panel is [...]

Sep 4, 2018

Why Don’t Surgical Centers Have to Report the Deaths of Their Patients?

By Crandall & Pera Law|September 4th, 2018|Medical Negligence|Comments Off on Why Don’t Surgical Centers Have to Report the Deaths of Their Patients?

There are certain types of surgical procedures that don’t require long hospitals stays. Biopsies and colonoscopies are a good example, because they’re same-day procedures that don’t require an overnight stay; tonsillectomies, X-Rays, and cataract removals are also same day procedures. As a result, they are often performed at stand-alone surgery centers – not hospitals. These centers often cost less money, and are more conveniently located than hospitals, making them popular [...]

Aug 30, 2018

Commercial Motor Vehicles: Brake Safety Week is September 16 – 22

By Crandall & Pera Law|August 30th, 2018|Truck Accidents|Comments Off on Commercial Motor Vehicles: Brake Safety Week is September 16 – 22

Here in Kentucky and across the country, trucking safety violations pose a huge risk to others on the road. If a truck driver or company fails to maintain their fleet properly, a driver may be unable to stop their vehicle in the event of an emergency or bad weather conditions. And the consequences of being involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer can be devastating, considering the size of the [...]

Aug 27, 2018

Youth Sports, Concussions, and Brain Trauma

By Crandall & Pera Law|August 27th, 2018|Brain Injury|Comments Off on Youth Sports, Concussions, and Brain Trauma

Sports programs have important benefits for kids—improving fitness and coordination, developing teamwork and people skills. However, many popular sports can put children at risk for traumatic brain injury, typically in the form of concussions. Because children are young with developing brains, they are more prone to concussion damage, and studies show that people who suffer concussions at a young age have an increased risk of suffering a second one later. [...]

Aug 20, 2018

What is a Uterine Rupture?

By Crandall & Pera Law|August 20th, 2018|Birth Injury|Comments Off on What is a Uterine Rupture?

Having a baby is typically an exciting and hopeful time in a person's life. Millions of women in the United States give birth every year to healthy babies with no serious medical issues. Unfortunately, that's not the case for everyone, as a small percentage of women do experience complications. It's difficult for a doctor to anticipate certain issues during pregnancy. However, in some situations, a medical professional may fail to [...]

Aug 15, 2018

Stephen Crandall Recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law in Cleveland by Best Lawyers in America

By Crandall & Pera Law|August 15th, 2018|Firm News|Comments Off on Stephen Crandall Recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law in Cleveland by Best Lawyers in America

Crandall & Pera Law, LLC is proud to announce that founding partner Steve Crandall has been recognized by his peers in the 25th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America, for his work in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. But the biggest (and best) news is that Steve has been named the 2019 Lawyer of the Year as the top litigator in Medical Malpractice [...]

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$10 Million Verdict, Josh Terry V. Dr. Ernest Lindell, Toledo, Ohio

Josh was only a teenager when he was paralyzed by a surgeon who negligently plunged an instrument he was using...

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Josh was only a teenager when he was paralyzed by a surgeon who negligently plunged an instrument he was using into Josh’s spinal cord, causing permanent damage. Despite the obvious negligence, Dr. Lindell’s insurance company, ProAssurance, denied his claim and fought the case for many years by delaying the case and hiring lawyers to take the case to trial. Thankfully a Jury found in favor of Josh, and his mom and dad, providing the family the largest verdict in Lucas County history. Josh has used this compensation for education, equipment and housing better equipped for his paralysis and future medical care, including research and care into curing his paralysis.

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/10-million-verdict-josh-terry-v-dr-ernest-lindell-toledo-ohio-2/

$8.5 Million Settlement with Ohio Hospital

A 10-year-old girl was diagnosed with a stomach virus when she really had an appendicitis. She was hospitalized for 4...

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2017-08-17T19:22:59+00:00

A 10-year-old girl was diagnosed with a stomach virus when she really had an appendicitis. She was hospitalized for 4 days where no radiology studies or lab work was done to identify the problem. Her parents kept complaining of her declining health until she arrested from her infection spreading throughout her body. This arrest left her brain damaged and unable to speak, feed herself or take care of herself in any way. The settlement enabled her family to take her home, equip a special house for her needs and provide her with nursing care and future medical care. The family has also invested in unique medical therapy including hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy and potentially stem cell therapy.

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/8-5-million-settlement-ohio-hospital/

$7.7 Million Verdict, Dr. Xiao Di And Nan Qiao V. Cleveland Clinic Foundation And Dr. Andrew Esposito, Cleveland, Ohio

This case involved negligent actions during a medical procedure that left Dr. Di, a neurosurgeon formerly employed by the Cleveland...

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2017-08-17T19:22:36+00:00

This case involved negligent actions during a medical procedure that left Dr. Di, a neurosurgeon formerly employed by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, no longer able to operate. Back on Feb. 12, 2010, Dr. Di was performing surgery when he injured his left eye. Subsequent to that work-related injury, he underwent surgery to have his eye repaired. During that procedure, a hole was torn in Dr. Di’s iris and his left pupil was destroyed due to the negligent actions of Dr. Esposito and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation medical team. After a 2 ½ week trial, the jury awarded $7.7 million for the doctor’s pain and suffering, loss of consortium and to replace prior and future lost wages. Learn more about this verdict.

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/7-7-million-verdict-dr-xiao-di-nan-qiao-v-cleveland-clinic-foundation-dr-andrew-esposito-cleveland-ohio/

$5.5 Million Truck Accident Settlement in Cleveland

An energetic and sweet married woman was on her way to a fitness center during her lunch hour from work...

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2017-08-17T19:23:22+00:00

An energetic and sweet married woman was on her way to a fitness center during her lunch hour from work when she was broadsided by an 18-wheel truck which had run a red light. While she broke many bones in her body the impact caused a traumatic and force fueled injury to her brain. This injury was particularly disturbing as she was able to talk and, at times, seemed normal. However, the brain injury made it so she was unable to remember conversations or be able to independently function to take care of herself or others. The settlement allowed her to obtain brain injury therapy that was cutting edge at the time and resulted in some improvement. Unfortunately, she is still unable to take care of herself, however a Trust set up to care for her has provided equipment and housing modifications.

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/5-5-million-truck-accident-settlement-cleveland/

"The first time we met Steve Crandall was at a very traumatic and difficult time. My family, the community and...

~ Belinda Pope

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~ Belinda Pope

"The first time we met Steve Crandall was at a very traumatic and difficult time. My family, the community and I were all grieving the death of my sister. Steve was very comforting and reassuring. He came to Toledo and met with our entire family. During that meeting he gave us great confidence and was very interested in my sister and her life. Steve was thorough throughout the entire process and became like a friend of our family. A lot of great things have happened since he resolved the case that has given us peace and a sense of victory. Steve was our champion and helped us to be heard. We would highly recommend Steve to others and have referred many people to him since."

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/belinda-pope/

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