Potential misses of cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a common heart disease for Ohio residents that sometimes is not diagnosed until well after it has developed into total congestive heart failure. It is essentially the swelling of the heart to the point that it loosens the organ away from its proper positioning within the chest. While there is no cure, there…
Read MoreConditions that commonly get misdiagnosed
While doctors don’t have to be perfect, they must still provide patients in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the best possible level of care, including a proper diagnosis. Misdiagnosis is a common form of medical malpractice that occurs for about 12 million patients annually. Several conditions have a high rate of misdiagnosis since their symptoms overlap with…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis of ear cancers
Cancer is one of the leading diseases afflicting residents of Ohio and throughout the United States. Unfortunately, every year people are misdiagnosed when it comes to different types of cancer, including cancers associated with the ear. Common Types of cancer afflicting the ear There are a pair of cancers that most commonly impact a person’s…
Read MoreWhat happens when a medication error occurs?
Persons admitted to a hospital in Ohio hope their condition will improve with proper care. Medical malpractice hardly represents quality care, but mishaps and mistakes occur. Sometimes, medication errors could lead to an adverse reaction, including fatalities. Patients and their families may find themselves unable to prevent such catastrophic incidents. The problem of medication mishaps…
Read MoreFour medical issues commonly confused with gout
Gout is a common condition that causes inflammatory pain throughout the body, which is a condition that many people in Ohio live with daily. Gout-related pain can occur in multiple joints. Unfortunately, gout is often confused for similar ailments. Because of this possibility of confusion, here’s more information about several medical issues commonly confused with…
Read MoreWomen, strokes and a failure to diagnose
A number of different types of medical negligence can result in malpractice claims in the state of Ohio. One of the common situations in which medical malpractice claims arise is in regard to a failure to diagnosis. Women who’ve experienced strokes are particularly susceptible to situations in which a failure to diagnosis in a timely…
Read MoreEthicon stapler malfunction leads to a $10.3 million verdict
After more than four years of struggle, one woman’s search for justice is over, thanks to the efforts of Attorney Marc G. Pera, of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC. The Miami County Court of Common Pleas awarded Nikki Simon, a mother of two who was permanently injured after a surgical accident, $10.3 million in her…
Read MoreCommon hospital negligence during pregnancy and birth
Patients have rights when they’re in the care of a health care professional, which means they can file a lawsuit if they believe they were mistreated or their health was neglected. Approximately 4,000 OB/GYNs are sued every year in Ohio and the rest of the United States, which can affect their careers and the decisions…
Read MoreBirth injuries and how they happen
Birth injuries are injuries that happen during labor and delivery, and they can occur because a condition or situation is not responded to adequately or quickly enough. They can also happen when equipment is used improperly. Babies in Ohio who suffer from birth injuries may recover quickly if the injury is minor, but they could…
Read MoreWhat are some types of birth injuries caused by doctors?
Cincinnati doctors can rely on scientific data to help them make informed decisions, but not all doctors are as skilled as others. When a doctor fails to consider all the available data during prenatal care or the delivery process, it can lead to birth injuries. The following injuries can impact the quality of a person’s…
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