Nursing homes provide an environment for older adults requiring assistance with daily living. A common issue within these facilities is the risk of falls, which can lead to catastrophic injuries such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Understanding...
If the head is struck during a car accident, this can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are a medical emergency as they can be lethal or leave their victims permanently disabled. Car accidents are a major contributor to TBIs. During an accident, both...
Sepsis is the most common, preventable life-threatening complication that affects many people. It occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to an infection. Unfortunately, this complication is sometimes confused with other conditions. Doctors are supposed to treat...
McKeen attorneys Brian McKeen, Todd Schroeder and Victor Balta won a historic jury verdict in Wayne County Circuit Court yesterday for $96 million on behalf of the family of two men killed in a trucking accident. It is believed to be the highest jury verdict of its...
Having a doctor who is tuned in to the needs of their patient is vital. This is especially the case if you are in a condition that is potentially life-threatening. In medicine, the margin for error can be very fine, and it may literally be a matter of life and death. ...
The criticalness of the medical field does not provide room for errors. A single mistake can lead to life-threatening consequences. Unfortunately, errors occur in this industry, and to make it worse, in the operating rooms. In the U.S., at least 4,000 surgical errors...
The arrival of a new baby should bring the entire family great joy. We trust in doctors and nurses to deliver babies safely, which is usually the case. Sadly, there are times when professional negligence leads to a significant injury or birth defect, such as blindness...
I find myself astonished at the fact that I am soon to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of going into the private practice of law. It is amazing at how time flies. As the saying goes the days are long but the years are short. I began my practice with the goal of...
It is not a secret that medical students receive very little training regarding both how to identify when an error is occurring and how to react when medical errors do occur as patients are being treated. Thankfully, over the past few years, some institutions have...
German chemist Justus von Leibig introduced his specially crafted baby formula in the late 1800s. Consisting of cow’s milk and a blend of wheat and malt flour with a dash of potassium bicarbonate, it ensured nutrition for babies who did not breastfeed. Today, infant...
