On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jun 26, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Smoking has been linked to lung cancer, but it can also cause damage to the trachea and larynx. While smoking increases the chances of laryngeal cancer, so does working in certain industries in Ohio. The larynx enables a person to breathe and swallow, and getting...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jun 3, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Ohio residents may have heard of the “Big Three,” which refers to the three medical conditions that are most liable to be misdiagnosed: cancers, vascular events and infections. A study led by Johns Hopkins University has looked into the rate at which...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jun 2, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, caused by repeated trauma to the head, is a condition that many football players are diagnosed with. The trouble, though, is that many don’t have it. Ohio residents should know that CTE can only properly be diagnosed in an...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | May 5, 2020 | Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice
Giving birth to a new child in Ohio is an exciting experience for most people. New parents often dream about what the future for their children might hold. However, discovering that a child suffered serious brachial plexus injuries during the birth process can be...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | May 4, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose, Medical Malpractice
There are three common types of skin cancer that affect the feet. Ohio residents should know that foot cancer is not necessarily uncommon since it’s not always the result of sun exposure. Some cancers are caused by viruses, chemical exposure, and inherited...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
It isn’t uncommon for a woman in Ohio or elsewhere who is having a heart attack to be diagnosed with anxiety or another health condition. This is because women don’t necessarily experience the traditional symptoms of a heart attack such as pain in the jaw...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Mar 13, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose, Medical Malpractice
In Ohio, patients depend on the correct diagnosis of dermatologic skin conditions. This is especially important when there are problems such as skin cancer that depend on a timely diagnosis and treatment. However, medical students, who eventually end up in a position...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Roughly 12 million people in Ohio and throughout the country are misdiagnosed by a medical professional each year. Minorities are up to 30% more likely to be misdiagnosed than white patients. According to the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, up to 80,000...
On behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
The world of medicine is a complicated one, and it can be hard to educate a court enough to show them the validity of your case. But you don’t need to be up to the task since there are ways you can rely on professionals to do the job for you. Expert witnesses can...
