Category: Medical Malpractice
Adverse events in the healthcare system
Adverse events may be defined as unintended physical harm caused by medical care that requires subsequent treatment, hospitalization, monitoring, or proves to be fatal. According...
Establishing fault and liability in medical malpractice cases
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be complex and difficult to litigate. In order to prevail in these cases, the plaintiffs must prove that the care they...
Medical malpractice and its relationship to polypharmacy
“Polypharmacy” is the use of multiple medications by an individual to treat multiple conditions or symptoms. While the use of multiple medications can be beneficial,...
The types of medical malpractice in Ohio
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse or hospital, fails to provide a patient with the standard of care expected...
Did you have spine surgery and fusion and wake up worse off?
Not all spine surgeons are trained alike or have the same skill set. Crandall & Pera Law has taken in an increasing number of cases...
Common medical laboratory errors to look out for
When it comes to healthcare, accuracy is key. Lab results provide critical information to medical professionals in order to diagnose and treat patients. Even the...
Court extends time limit for plaintiffs suing absconded doctor
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the time limit for filing medical malpractice lawsuits imposed by the state’s statute of repose should be...
Failure to diagnose a medical condition can lead to harm
When you go to the emergency room, you believe you will receive the right diagnosis and treatment for your symptoms. Ohio residents, however, should be...
Signs you may have a medical malpractice claim
Medical malpractice claims are a serious matter in Ohio and can have long-lasting effects on the patient and the healthcare provider. If you believe you...
The real impact of racism on medical malpractice
There have likely been times when it didn’t seem like your doctors or nurses in Ohio were listening to you. You might have felt like...
Diagnostic errors in the emergency rooms in Ohio: What to do
Emergency rooms are a critical part of the healthcare system in Ohio. They offer a vital service to people who are in need of urgent...
Emergency rooms miss many serious conditions
Emergency room personnel at Ohio hospitals expect to see people in significant medical distress. Their patients depend on them during stressful or even frightening events....