You may still be in shock. It seemed like everything was going as well as could be expected. Your loved one pulled through surgery like a champ, and you and your family were making plans for his or her care once the hospital gave a release date. Perhaps your loved one...
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Where to turn for guidance when medical negligence causes harm
Having to visit a hospital in Ohio for treatment of a medical condition can be a harrowing experience. However, in some cases a trip to the hospital could be unavoidable, and while visiting a facility, you probably expect to receive a certain standard of treatment....
A pulmonary embolism could be fatal if undiagnosed
Even if a pulmonary embolism isn't fatal, it can cause significant damage. Having said that, you may not be familiar with what this particular ailment entails. In lay terms, a pulmonary embolism is (most often) a blood clot that travels from somewhere in your body to...
Did your OB fail to anticipate shoulder dystocia?
As an expectant mother, you may agree that pregnancy falls into the category of amazing. The changes your body goes through at this time could easily cause life threatening adverse health consequences if you weren't pregnant. Moreover, your body provides everything a...
Let Your Voice Be Heard – Register to Vote!
As the primary elections approach, we wanted to take a moment to remind our clients and followers of this blog to register to vote. The deadline to register for the upcoming midterm elections is October 9, 2018. If you are unsure whether you are registered to vote,...
L&V Takes Part in OAJ’s Day of Service at Mid-Ohio Food Bank
On Monday March 19, 2018, the attorneys and staff at participated in the Ohio Association for Justice's 2018 Day of Service. This was the second consecutive year L&V has taken part in this great event that ensures thousands of...
L&V Takes Part in OAJ’s Day of Service at Mid-Ohio Food Bank
On Monday March 19, 2018, the attorneys and staff at participated in the Ohio Association for Justice's 2018 Day of Service. This was the second consecutive year L&V has taken part in this great event that ensures thousands of...
Common medical errors nurses make that may cause you harm
When you go into the hospital, you expect to leave in better shape than when you arrived. You rely on your doctors to properly diagnose your condition and provide an appropriate course of treatment. During your stay, you will probably see nurses more than doctors....
Make no mistake about it, medical errors are a major problem
When you visit a doctor's office or other medical facility in Ohio, you can reasonably expect that all licensed professionals who tend to your care will do so in a manner consistent with the highest accepted standards in the medical industry. Every physician is unique...
Did your gallbladder surgery not go as expected?
Every year in Ohio and across the country, numerous individuals need to have their gallbladders removed. Medical providers claim this is a minimally invasive surgery, particularly as surgeons often perform the procedure laparoscopically. Unfortunately, there are those...