Doctors and hospitals have a duty to inform their patients about the benefits and risks of any treatment or medical procedure. Patients rely on health care providers to explain the known health risks. If a doctor or hospital fails to properly inform a patient, they...
Month: April 2017
Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a type of depression that a woman can experience after the birth of her baby. The word “postpartum” refers to the period of time after giving birth. Although a woman may begin to exhibit symptoms of depression during the first month following...
Steve Crandall Named to 10 Best List by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys Once Again
Crandall & Pera Law would like to congratulate our co-founder Steve Crandall on being named to the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys’ 2017 list of 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Ohio for the fourth consecutive...
What Everyone Needs to Know About Fentanyl Patches
Most people don’t think twice about the drugs in their cabinets, and many don’t think twice about taking a prescription medication that wasn’t prescribed to them. Think about it like this; you’re at a friend’s house and suddenly come down...
What Damages are Allowed in Ohio Wrongful Death Cases?
The worst type of personal injury accident is one in which a beloved family member is killed. People can be killed because of a car accident, medical malpractice, defective products, or for many other reasons. The individuals and businesses responsible for these...
What Are Commercial Vehicles, and Why Are They So Dangerous?
Many Ohio and Kentucky truck accidents are caused by commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles are different than other cars and smaller trucks. Drivers of commercial vehicles must have a commercial driver's license (CDL). Generally, a driver who obtains an Ohio...
Psychological and Emotional Damages in Kentucky Catastrophic Injury Cases
A catastrophic injury is one that changes an accident victim’s life forever. It changes their ability to function, to think, to communicate, and to socialize. It impacts their ability to perform daily physical activities. Catastrophic injuries include traumatic...
Doctors and Hospitals Should Take Precautions to Prevent Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a medical condition caused by brain damage that can forever alter the life of a newborn. “Cerebral” refers to the brain. “Palsy” refers to motor impairment. CP can range from mild to severe depending on the amount of...
Diagnostic Errors Are a Leading Cause of Medical Malpractice
Before doctors or hospitals can prescribe any treatment, they have to know what it is wrong with the patient. They are supposed to be trained on which tests—depending on the patient’s symptoms and medical history—to perform to make a proper...