On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Oct 31, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
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...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Oct 15, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
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,...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Sep 16, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
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...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Sep 6, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
When Ohio residents go to a doctor or hospital for treatment, they expect to receive a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. However, far too many patients continue to receive inaccurate diagnoses. As a result, they may not get effective treatments for their...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Aug 22, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
Radiology plays a significant role in medical malpractice in Ohio and across the U.S. Some 30% of all diagnoses after CT scans and MRIs involve a false-positive reading. Roughly 80% of missed diagnoses in radiology can end in permanent injury or death. Medical errors...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Aug 6, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that must be treated quickly in order for Ohio patients to have the best outcomes. However, an article is questioning the wisdom of a new protocol that calls for sepsis to be treated within one hour of a diagnosis. According to...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jul 26, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
Most doctors in Ohio and around the country will face medical malpractice litigation sooner or later. Studies reveal that more than half of the doctors in America over the age of 55 have defended themselves in such a lawsuit, and their legal costs average $30,000 even...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jul 9, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
Medical professionals who work in Ohio hospital emergency departments face high pressure when diagnosing patients. They typically see people during a crisis, and they might not know much about the medical history of patients prior to seeing them. This sometimes...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jun 26, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
There are many people in Ohio who may be experiencing a burning sensation in their mouth. If they go to their doctor, though, there is a chance that their condition may be misdiagnosed as burning mouth syndrome. BMS is a condition affecting anywhere from 4% to 10% of...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jun 10, 2019 | Failure To Diagnose
One of the most challenging elements of a medical malpractice claim is proving causation. Malpractice laws in Ohio say that plaintiffs must prove two things: that the defendant did not adhere to a generally accepted standard of medical care, and that this negligence...
