Medical malpractice cases involving amputation of limbs involve a number of special considerations. Amputations are surprisingly common. The Amputee Coalition reports the following statistics regarding amputations in the U.S.: There are nearly 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States. Trauma, such as car accidents and workplace injuries account for 45% of [...]
The incidence of stroke (also known as cerebrovascular accident or CVA) increases in pregnancy. In light of this known risk factor, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association issued their first stroke-prevention guidelines that focus only on women's unique risks. These guidelines were published this month in Stroke, the journal of the American Heart Association. Among [...]
Heart attacks remain a leading cause of death in the U.S. Despite being common, a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) shows that emergency rooms are less prepared to deal with hearts attacks when they occur on weekends, evenings and holidays. Should a patient's life depend on whether they are lucky enough [...]
The largest group of emergency medicine physicians has given the U.S. a D+ grade for the way in which emergency medical services are supported. Ohio rated only slightly better than the national average, garnering a C+ grade. While the report card was issued by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) as a way to [...]
Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Cleveland OH In a recent blog, I talked about the #1 myth surrounding why medical costs continue to go up - that myth being medical malpractice litigation. I spoke about the deception and lies that have caused most jurors and the average person to think that suing a doctor or a hospital [...]
Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, grow out of control. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it's found early. It is usually found at a very early stage through a Pap test. Medical malpractice cases involving cervical cancer typically arise out of one of the [...]
Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Cleveland OH When I talk to strangers about what I do for a living or lecture to students, or just discuss the topic of Ohio Medical Malpractice at a social gathering, I discover that many, if not most, people have deeply held negative beliefs about the judicial system and the concept of [...]
Medical malpractice claims due to stroke arise out of two key mistakes: failure to take proper measures to reduce the risk of stroke and failure to promptly treat once a stroke occurs. Failure to assess for risk of stroke in certain patients, and order preventative treatment, may constitute medical negligence. Likewise, a physician's failure to promptly undertake [...]
Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Cleveland OH Medical malpractice lawsuits have gotten increasingly difficult to pursue in recent years. Increasing costs of litigation, negative public opinion, and unnecessary tort reform measures enacted by legislators corrupted by donations from Big Business, Big Insurance and Big Medicine, have led to an overall reduction in the number of medical negligence claims being pursued, [...]
Medical malpractice litigation in Ohio is similar in some respects to other types of tort litigation and vastly different in others. At the outset, a med mal case must be filed with an affidavit of merit, which is not required in other tort cases. The affidavit must be signed by a physician who has reviewed available [...]
