Facial fractures and vehicle accidents
A car accident in Ohio could leave the driver and passenger suffering from various injuries. Broken bones are among the harm someone might suffer. Fractures could include damage to the bones in a person’s face. Such injuries may require extensive surgery to repair and cause tremendous suffering. Facial bones and fractures A facial fracture refers…
Read MoreCrandall & Pera’s $10.3M verdict against Ethicon affirmed by Court of Appeals
More than a year ago, Crandall & Pera partner Marc Pera achieved a $10.3 million verdict for client Nikki Simon. Ms. Simon faced a surgical injury involving an Ethicon surgical stapler, wherein doctors were forced to remove portions of her colon to save her life. After this malfunction and the ensuing medical care it required,…
Read MoreHave you been misdiagnosed? Here’s what you need to know
Misdiagnosis is a serious medical error that can have devastating consequences for patients in Ohio. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear when a misdiagnosis has occurred, that’s why it’s important to know what to look for. You got diagnosed with a condition that doesn’t fit your symptoms Usually, when you’re diagnosed with a medical condition, it’s…
Read MoreDid you know: strep throat can lead to amputation or even death?
With today’s modern medical care, many illnesses are barely a concern. Strep throat, for instance, can be treated simply with antibiotics and the afflicted person will feel better in a matter of days. However, did you know that an illness that feels as simple as strep throat could just as quickly lead to amputation or…
Read MoreMedicare rules on “never events”
Ohio Medicare patients and their families have experienced “never events” that resulted in medical malpractice claims. These unexpected incidents occur while patients are in hospitals or under the care of a healthcare provider in some capacity. Medical malpractice suits work to compensate parties injured by a “never event.” “Never events” occur in cases the government…
Read MoreThe most common medical misdiagnosis cases
Medical professionals in Ohio typically do an excellent job of identifying illnesses. They have any number of testing methods that can pinpoint an exact problem when something is wrong with a patient. However, they do make mistakes in diagnosis in some instances, and many times those mistakes result in failed treatment regimens. Here are a…
Read MoreCan you settle a car accident case quickly?
If you are injured while traveling on an Ohio road or highway, you may be entitled to compensation. A financial award may be obtained either through a negotiated settlement or a lawsuit. Often, it takes less time to settle a case outside of court as opposed to at a trial. However, a number of variables…
Read MoreWhat to stay aware of with telemedicine
Although telemedicine comes with many benefits, it also has risks that you must be aware of. You should maintain a health journal, just as you would if you were seeing a doctor in person. Keeping a journal helps you detect medical malpractice. It also gives you a more accurate depiction of your health and your…
Read MoreWhat happens if medical malpractice leads to death?
Ohio patients expect their doctors to give them only the best quality care. Medical malpractice is a problem that can still happen. However, what happens if that situation leads to death? How often do medical errors result in death? Medical malpractice commonly involves medical errors. While most of those errors might cause harm to patients…
Read MoreNursing home cases of neglect blamed on dementia
Nursing home residents engage in fights regularly, but many of their behaviors remain unseen. The reasons why they misbehave are often misunderstood and misclassified. The patients may be blamed for violent attacks when the problem of institutional neglect is the cause. There are plenty of legal options for Ohio victims and their families to consider.…
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