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Mother Fighting Florida's Wrongful Death Law
In February 2016, Javier Roldan entered the Pinellas County Hospital with a broken leg. Six days later, he experienced seizures and convulsions and died. Javier's mother, Jeanette Gonzalez, is now challenging a Florida…
Negligent Health Care For Prisoners Can Be Fatal
People serving time in prison do not get a lot of sympathy from the general public. However, these are still people's sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers. They are serving time according to…
Doctor Charged With Murder Sues For Defamation
The criminal charges filed against William Husel, brought by Ohio prosecutors earlier this year, were nothing short of a nightmare. The former doctor was charged with 25 counts of murder , accused of killing his…
Overcrowded ERs And Ambulance Diversions Affect Patient Health
Thousands of ambulances are turned away from overcrowded hospitals every year and diverted to other local hospitals. Diverted ambulances drive extra miles to a different hospital costing precious life-saving time for…
A "New Landscape" For Kansas Medical Malpractice Claims?
"Frivolous lawsuit" is a term much beloved by potential defendants, the insurance industry, and many other parties standing to gain financially if victims of personal injury and medical malpractice claims are denied…
Teen And His Family Awarded $15 Million In Birth Injury Lawsuit
In January 2020, a U.S. district judge in Tennessee awarded a $15 million settlement to a teenage boy and his family for brain injuries he suffered during his birth at a Fort Campbell Army hospital. The brain injuries…
Is The Honest Company Really Honest?
The Honest Company was co-founded in 2011 by actress Jessica Alba. It has been valued at a $1 billion and sells a variety of organic, nontoxic products for all ages. One of the most popular items the Honest Company…
What's In Your Water?
Last spring the city of Flint, Michigan changed the source of their water supply and began sourcing water from the Flint River. Though experts recommended the use of corrosion control to prevent lead from entering the…
Surge Of Medical Malpractice Suits Filed In Kentucky Prior To New Law Taking Effect On July 1st
Personal injury lawyers across Kentucky filed a wave of medical malpractice suits prior to the beginning of July. Courts received approximately 111 cases in the weeks immediately before the July 1 deadline; all cases…
Florida Woman Awarded $100,000 In Lawsuit Against Starbucks
A woman in Florida was recently awarded a hefty $100,000 payment by Starbucks after an employee served her coffee with a loose lid.
Feds Charge 11 Doctors For Alleged Pill Mills
Federal prosecutors have announced this week that they are filing charges against 11 doctors for unlawfully distributing opioids and other substances in a large-scale operation. Two other individuals also face charges…
Dangerous Daycares: What To Know
Although parents work hard to find safe and nurturing daycare facilities for their children, there is always a possibility of harm and injury. Injuries can happen when daycare staff lacks necessary training, neglects…
A Malfunctioning Elevator In NYC Takes The Life Of An Elderly Man
A malfunctioning elevator in a New York City housing project claimed the life of an elderly man earlier this year. After a thorough investigation of the scene, city officials say that the tragic accident could have been…
Pennsylvania Court OKs New Trial In Nursing Home Case
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court ruling that granted a new trial in a medical malpractice case brought against Providence Care Center. The court says the new trial will be conducted to reassess…
Zantac: When A Common Drug For Heartburn Causes Cancer
For those of you who suffer from heartburn, Zantac may be a familiar name. Zantac, the brand name for ranitidine, is a common medication for heartburn. The drug helps decrease stomach acid by blocking histamine…
Maryland Appeals Court Hears Malpractice Case Where Medical Expert May Not Be Qualified
Plaintiff Ronald Cecil brought a medical malpractice case in the Wicomico County Circuit Court on behalf of his wife Elsie Cecil. The defendants were Mark Treuth, M.D. & Delmarva Heart, LLC. The defendants were alleged…
Report Reveals Medical Mistakes In Ambulatory Surgery Centers Going Unreported
Kaiser Health & USA Today recently reported how medical errors that often lead to injuries and deaths at many ambulatory surgery centers are not being reported to government oversight agencies. They reported a series of…
Proving Fault In A Philadelphia Misdiagnosis Lawsuit
When the average person thinks of medical malpractice, he or she probably first thinks about surgical errors. A doctor can commit medical malpractice, however, without ever taking hold of a scalpel. A misdiagnosis of an…
Jury Awards $11.5 Million In Delayed Diagnosis
A recent decision by a Massachusetts jury highlights the severe damage that a delayed diagnosis can cause medical malpractice victims, as well as demonstrating how radiologists can play a crucial role in timely…
Emergency Responders Face Malpractice Liability After Accident
Dorothy Cowles, an 89-year-old woman, has filed a claim of medical malpractice against Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps in a Vernon Superior Court. The emergency responders are alleged to have insufficiently secured…
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