Hidden Camera Found in Cleveland Clinic Bathroom
In a terrible invasion of privacy, a hidden camera was found recently inside a Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital employee restroom. According to Cleveland News 5, the device was discovered in mid-April but it was unknown as to how long it had been in the bathroom. The gender-neutral restroom was private and used by hospital staff…
Read MoreCongratulations, Kelsey Demeter, the 2018 Recipient of the Crandall & Pera Law Legal Scholarship!
Crandall & Pera Law is proud to announce that Kelsey Demeter has been selected for the 2018 Crandall & Pera Law Legal Scholarship. Kelsey is starting her first year at Seattle University School of Law. She recently graduated from Portland State University with a B.A. in Art History. She took multiple courses in both law…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Truck Tire Blowouts
It’s a familiar sight on the side of the highway (or sometimes right in the middle of the lane) – chunks of tire from an 18-wheeler’s blowout. Blowouts from a truck can cause a hazard for other drivers by scattering debris across the road. They also cause dangerous situations for the truckers themselves by making…
Read MoreUmbilical Cord Prolapse and Birth Injuries
The umbilical cord is a literal lifeline that connects the fetus to the placenta, providing the growing baby with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay alive. The cord plays this essential role through pregnancy, labor, and delivery—and once the baby is delivered and able to breathe on its own, the umbilical cord is…
Read MoreThe Odd, Healing Link Between TBI and Gatorade
A recent interview with two doctors from Medical College of Georgia delved into their research on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how a popular blue food dye might help patients heal more quickly. Dr. John Vender, the Vice Chair of MCG’s department of neurosurgery, and Dr. Krishnan Dhandapani, an MCG neuroscientist, spoke to The Means…
Read MoreMarc Pera Secures $515,000 Verdict against General Surgeon in Cincinnati
Crandall & Pera Law will always fight on behalf of those who have sustained serious injuries because of medical negligence. That is why we are proud to announce that firm co-founder Marc Pera has obtained a $515,000 medical malpractice verdict against a General Surgeon in Cincinnati on behalf of the family of Monica McKnight. Before…
Read MoreLimbrel Capsules Linked to Potentially Deadly Health Problems
On December 5, 2017, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that Limbrel capsules, intended for the treatment of osteoarthritis, be recalled. The FDA advisory concerning Limbrel, which is manufactured by Primus Pharmaceuticals, stated that the product has been connected to incidents of liver injury and other serious health issues. The agency recommended that consumers immediately…
Read MoreCars in Buildings – Stats, Causes, Prevention, and Legal Consequences
It is well known and understood that car crashes are a danger to drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. Many of us hear of and sometimes witness the aftermath of such accidents on the roadways. However, fewer people are accustomed to hearing about and witnessing another type of car accident – the car incursion.…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Rules Damage Caps in Medical Malpractice Cases Unconstitutional
North Dakota took a giant step in the right direction for victims of medical malpractice. In early January, South Central Judicial District Judge Cynthia Feland ruled that the state’s arbitrary damage cap on medical malpractice verdicts was unconstitutional, “saying it deprives the most catastrophically injured patients of full compensation and thus denies them equal protection…
Read MoreWhich Automakers Saw the Biggest Recalls in 2017?
For many, 2016 was the Year of the Recall. Takata’s defective airbags accounted for much of that total, but almost every major automaker faced a recall that year. As of December 20th, however, 2017 had seen its fair share of recalls, too: 28,146,661 recalled vehicles, to be exact. It falls far short of the 52,985,779…
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