Archive for August 2020
What to know about suing for medical malpractice in Ohio
A lawsuit has been brought against the Iowa Lutheran Hospital, several first responders, an unnamed doctor and the city of Des Moines itself by the fiancé of a man who suffered brain damage in 2018. According to the lawsuit, the man sought treatment for a respiratory illness in 2018. When a doctor saw the patient…
Read MoreSteve Crandall Included In Best Lawyers In America
Once again, Crandall & Pera Law is proud to announce that Steve Crandall has been selected for inclusion in the 26th edition of the Best Lawyers in America publication. The honor represents his fifth selection that recognizes his work in personal injury and medical malpractice. Steve was previously named Best Lawyers Medical Negligence Lawyer of…
Read MoreWhy a thyroid diagnosis for an adolescent must be accurate
As the parent of an adolescent in Ohio, you are probably aware that their body goes through changes from birth to their late teens. The goal is to raise a healthy adolescent so that they can become a healthy adult. This is why the annual trip to the doctor is so important. You rely on…
Read MoreFracturing your femur in a car accident
Perhaps you were hit by an 18-wheeler or by a speeding passenger vehicle in Ohio. The violent impact of the crash may have left you with a fractured femur. Car crashes are, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the leading cause of femur fractures. Different types of femur fractures The femur, also known…
Read MoreFoot injuries may involve a fifth metatarsal fracture
Residents of Ohio may want to learn about the several types of injuries that can happen to a bone in the foot, the fifth metatarsal. There are several treatment options once the symptoms are interpreted. These fractures are usually the result of trauma that has happened to the foot. They can be caused by rotational…
Read MoreBlack patients often victims of dermatology misdiagnoses
Black people have the lowest life expectancy of any major group in the country, and the reality of racial bias in the medical field is partially to blame. Dermatology is one area in particular where Black patients are often the victims of misdiagnoses and other errors. Ohio residents should know that lack of specific training,…
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