Medical Negligence

As telemedicine becomes more widespread and establishes itself as a permanent method of healthcare delivery, patients and providers must understand its implications. Telemedicine introduces new challenges in healthcare. While virtual doctor visits offer the benefits of convenience and broader access, they also expose practitioners to greater legal risk. Ohio medical malpractice lawyers have been playing…

In the past twenty years, we have witnessed some of the most significant technological advancements, including notable progress in artificial intelligence. This progress, while exciting, has introduced new challenges, especially in the legal field. It may be hard for patients harmed by AI-assisted diagnostics, treatment suggestions, or robotic systems to prove that technology played a…

Steve Crandall recently spoke on the podcast Behind the Knife to discuss important lessons from his three decades of medical-malpractice litigation experience. While Steve began as a defense lawyer for the Cleveland Clinic, he switched to representing injured patients and families decades ago, and continues to do so in Ohio and Kentucky. During an in-depth…

How many people die in hospitals every year? More than 700,000 people die in hospitals or other healthcare settings such as clinics annually. Most people die of the same natural causes that brought them to the hospital in the first place. Nevertheless, a shocking number of patients die from preventable causes directly traceable to their…

Since doctors rely on lab tests for most of their medical decisions, the reliability of lab test results is critical. Failure to supply accurate and timely lab tests can result in all kinds of serious medical errors, with devastating consequences. A 2023 study on the consequences of medical laboratory errors was published in BMJ Quality…

Low-carb diets have gained popularity for weight loss and blood sugar control, but are they safe during pregnancy? If you’re expecting, you might be wondering whether cutting carbs is a smart move or a risky choice. While managing nutrition during pregnancy is essential, restricting carbohydrates could have unintended consequences for both you and your baby.…