Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
Drummer Travis Barker Files Lawsuits Over Worsening Health Issues
Travis Barker, drummer for famed rock band Blink-182, is having a terrible year. Back in June, Barker was admitted to the hospital for blood clots in his arms, forcing the postponement of the band’s planned residency in Las Vegas. After being diagnosed and treated, he was re-admitted a few days later with complications related to…
Read MoreHead-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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreHidden Camera Found in Cleveland Clinic Bathroom
In a terrible invasion of privacy, a hidden camera was found recently inside a Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital employee restroom. According to Cleveland News 5, the device was discovered in mid-April but it was unknown as to how long it had been in the bathroom. The gender-neutral restroom was private and used by hospital staff…
Read MoreCongratulations, Kelsey Demeter, the 2018 Recipient of the Crandall & Pera Law Legal Scholarship!
Crandall & Pera Law is proud to announce that Kelsey Demeter has been selected for the 2018 Crandall & Pera Law Legal Scholarship. Kelsey is starting her first year at Seattle University School of Law. She recently graduated from Portland State University with a B.A. in Art History. She took multiple courses in both law…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Truck Tire Blowouts
It’s a familiar sight on the side of the highway (or sometimes right in the middle of the lane) – chunks of tire from an 18-wheeler’s blowout. Blowouts from a truck can cause a hazard for other drivers by scattering debris across the road. They also cause dangerous situations for the truckers themselves by making…
Read MoreThe Odd, Healing Link Between TBI and Gatorade
A recent interview with two doctors from Medical College of Georgia delved into their research on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how a popular blue food dye might help patients heal more quickly. Dr. John Vender, the Vice Chair of MCG’s department of neurosurgery, and Dr. Krishnan Dhandapani, an MCG neuroscientist, spoke to The Means…
Read MoreMarc Pera Secures $515,000 Verdict against General Surgeon in Cincinnati
Crandall & Pera Law will always fight on behalf of those who have sustained serious injuries because of medical negligence. That is why we are proud to announce that firm co-founder Marc Pera has obtained a $515,000 medical malpractice verdict against a General Surgeon in Cincinnati on behalf of the family of Monica McKnight. Before…
Read MoreLimbrel Capsules Linked to Potentially Deadly Health Problems
On December 5, 2017, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that Limbrel capsules, intended for the treatment of osteoarthritis, be recalled. The FDA advisory concerning Limbrel, which is manufactured by Primus Pharmaceuticals, stated that the product has been connected to incidents of liver injury and other serious health issues. The agency recommended that consumers immediately…
Read MoreCars in Buildings – Stats, Causes, Prevention, and Legal Consequences
It is well known and understood that car crashes are a danger to drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. Many of us hear of and sometimes witness the aftermath of such accidents on the roadways. However, fewer people are accustomed to hearing about and witnessing another type of car accident – the car incursion.…
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