Common Emergency Room and Medical Facility Errors
Medical malpractice is negligence that can cause serious injury or death to a patient in Ohio or Kentucky. It’s an unfortunate reality that medical errors happen all too often in emergency rooms and medical facilities, but it does not have to be this way. In order to reduce medical mistakes, people must first become aware…
Read MoreProtecting your loved ones in Kentucky nursing homes
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is an all-too-common occurrence in Kentucky and throughout the United States. The victims, elderly residents of these facilities, are often the most vulnerable among us. Therefore, the burden of preventing abuse and protecting loved ones frequently falls on the loved ones of these long-term care residents. Our legal responsibility to prevent…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis can cause severe harm to patients
Most people in Ohio tend to trust their doctors when they receive a medical diagnosis. However, it’s important to know that medical experts, even specialists in specific conditions, can make mistakes. When a patient’s medical condition is misdiagnosed, the consequences can be severe. Delayed treatment Some medical conditions can become much worse when a correct…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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