Earlier this month, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson celebrated after obtaining a Missouri Court of Appeals reversed a $72 million verdict against the company. This is a huge win for a company that currently has thousands of lawsuits pending throughout the...
Year: 2017
Do you have questions about medical malpractice claims?
When you are suffering, you turn to doctors and other medical professionals to determine what is wrong with you and provide you with a course of treatment that will make you better. Part of your treatment may involve the need for surgery. Every surgery comes with...
When it comes to surgery, does practice make perfect?
If you have an upcoming surgery, you're likely concerned over any number of issues. Whether your procedure is large or small, you're probably worrying about things like pain and recovery time. One thing you shouldn't have to worry over, though, is whether your surgeon...
Ohio Law May Preclude Recovery for Victims of Ohio State Fair Tragedy
On July 26, 2017, tragedy struck at the Ohio State Fairgrounds when a gondola broke off the "Fire Ball" thrill ride and crashed to the ground. Seven were injured and one was killed as people around the country were left wondering how in the world this could happen....
Drug errors: When your medication isn’t the best medicine
Even if you are one of the very few lucky individuals who doesn't take a prescription medication (or several) on a daily basis, you likely know many people who do. With so many Ohio patients, young and old alike, relying on medication to keep them healthy, you would...
Ohio Supreme Court Gives Doctors Free Pass – Even When They Admit Wrongdoing
Earlier this week, the Ohio Supreme Court continued its decade-long campaign to protect doctors at the expense of injured patients. First it was the arbitrary "caps" on damages, heightened pleading standards, and shortened statute of limitations. Now, doctors can even...
Let’s take a deep breath and talk about birth asphyxia
You expected the day you gave birth to be one of the most exciting and joyous times of your life. Instead, you now find yourself worried over the health and well-being of your infant. For one reason or another, your baby didn't receive enough oxygen during labor and...
New Digital Technology Allows for Quicker More Accurate Cancer Diagnosis
The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University has implemented exciting new technology to assist pathologists in reaching diagnoses from biopsies. This allows doctors to scan medical samples from glass slides into digital copies, and is being used to...
Medical malpractice: Hospice care concerns
Your family members may require hospice care as they reach the end of their lives. You may not expect that medical malpractice exists for hospice patients due to the sensitive nature of the type of care, and the fact that patients are terminally ill. However, this is...
Your physician misdiagnosed your breast cancer. Should you sue?
A breast cancer diagnosis can truly be devastating to your quality of life. A delayed or misdiagnosed case of breast cancer can be even worse because you may suffer additional harm due to the lack of treatment. A delayed diagnosis can result in permanent injury or...