OHIO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BLOG
Millions of patients face a misdiagnosis every year
You trusted your doctor to deliver you from illness, but your life took a drastic turn when they came up short. Facing life after a misdiagnosis can be terrifying, but you may get some financial help in the wake of those grievous errors. Millions of adults face a...
CDC investigates Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
The Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have sent personnel to a Clermont County hospital to trace the source of a recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. Two patients at the Mount Carmel medical facility have already been...
Why is it hard to identify a heart attack?
You were running with some of your friends when you felt an unusual sensation. Your chest was tight, and you felt lightheaded. Shortly after the symptoms, you passed out, but the emergency team that was called was able to stabilize you and take you in to the hospital...
Diagnosing skin cancer alongside other skin conditions
Ohio residents and millions of other Americans are dealing with skin cancer. Even more individuals are dealing with skin issues like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. Some may wonder if having one of these skin conditions can make it more difficult for a dermatologist to...
Nine conditions that doctors commonly misdiagnose
Below are nine conditions that doctors commonly misdiagnose in Ohio and across the U.S. Someone who has been diagnosed with a serious condition, regardless of whether it's on this list or not, should consider getting a second or even third opinion. First, doctors...
Union leaders express frustration over nurse treatment
The president of the national union of nurses had some harsh words for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, calling the hospital system "so stupid and tone-deaf "for the way it has dealt with nurses and their concerns about patient safety. National union...
U.S. News & World Report names Crandall & Pera among best Law Firms 2020
We are proud to announce that our firm features prominently in the 2020 edition of Best Law Firms, compiled annually by U.S. News & World Report. Receiving this ranking was an incredible honor. We also are proud to announce the success of Steve Crandall, named as...
Judge upholds record medical malpractice award
The damages in medical malpractice cases in Ohio and around the country are often high because the patients who are affected may require costly medical treatment for the rest of their lives. This is especially true when the victim is an infant. In July, a jury in...
CDC issues warning as vaping injuries spread nationwide
People in Ohio may be at risk of injury or serious illness linked to e-cigarette use, commonly known as vaping. After a spate of reported vaping-related illnesses across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about an unknown lung...
A single brain injury may lead to significant issues
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a condition only found in the brain during a post-mortem examination. There are no tests for it. However, it has some specific signs that manifest as it progresses, including aggression and suicidal thoughts. A build-up of the...
