What you need to know about shoulder dystocia
It can be hard to know everything about medical conditions and malpractice in Kentucky, but you may have heard of shoulder dystocia or even experienced it. This issue is one of the most common causes of medical malpractice lawsuits against doctors, and it is important to understand what it is early enough. What is shoulder…
Read MoreDo anesthesia errors lead to malpractice claims?
Anesthesia forever changed the way physicians perform surgeries. When placed under anesthesia, a patient feels no pain or even has any awareness about a surgery, a miraculous achievement possible even during organ transplants and other complex operations. While scores of patients go under anesthesia without any problems, accidents and catastrophes occur. Anesthesia mistakes could then…
Read MoreCVSA announces 2021 International Roadcheck results
Tens of thousands of semi-tractor trailers in Ohio and around the country were pulled over and inspected for safety violations between May 4 and May 6 during the 2021 International Roadcheck initiative. During the safety blitz, commercial vehicle inspectors ordered almost 7,000 trucks off the road because of dangerous defects and removed more than 2,000…
Read MoreWhat are signs of hospital-acquired infections?
As the name implies, hospital-acquired infections are infections that are picked up while someone is in a hospital undergoing treatment for an unrelated issue. Unfortunately, these infections are often deadly. Additionally, they can result in serious liability for hospitals, which should constantly be working to limit the impact of such infections. There are laws covering…
Read MoreWhat is the Misdiagnosis Rate for Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s’ Disease is a disorder of the nervous system that impacts millions of Americans every year. Tragically, this disease can have lifelong repercussions. It is also notoriously difficult to diagnose. Unfortunately, a missed diagnosis can lead to needless pain and missed opportunities to treat this progressive disease. Different states – including Ohio – have different…
Read MoreMisidentified blood tests can lead to serious consequences
Blood typing and other simple blood tests can pose a serious risk to Ohio patients’ health if they are not carried out or recorded correctly, especially when sensitive procedures rely on the results of those tests. Blood type tests, which classify blood based on the presence of antigens and antibodies. Blood types are important in…
Read MoreMissed medication allergies could be medical malpractice
When you visit an Ohio pharmacist to fill a prescription, they will usually ask if you have allergies. They also ask you at the doctor’s office, the urgent care center, and anywhere else that you seek medical attention. Yet, what happens when medication allergies slip through while prescribing? Missing allergies is more common than you…
Read MoreTypes of medication errors
Taking medicine is never fun. However, medication errors can make doing so even worse in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are several types of medical errors relating to the distribution of medication. Errors with the prescription Many mistakes arise when medications are not even administrated yet. A prescription error is a mistake made by the physician regarding…
Read MoreTired doctors commit malpractice
People are just beginning to realize the exact dangers of fatigue. In the driving realm, fatigued driving is every bit as dangerous as drunk driving. Now, there are real concerns that some Ohio doctors are too tired to do their job right, opening them up to malpractice cases. Being tired is no excuse for negligence…
Read MoreLawsuits for medical diagnostic errors
When an Ohio jury assesses the quality of medical treatment, it will look at what a physician does and what they fail to do in your care. This means that a misdiagnosis and a failure to diagnose can also be grounds for a lawsuit if it has caused you or a loved one harm. Did…
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