McKeen & Associates is proud to celebrate three distinguished honors recently awarded by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, one of the state's premier legal publications. In its prestigious Michigan Leadership 250 list, which recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
What to do when your prescription drug is suddenly recalled
If your prescription drug is suddenly recalled, take the notice seriously and check whether your medication is affected. The next steps you take can help protect your health and preserve records if you later need to ask questions about a possible claim. Check the...
McKeen & Associates Named a 2026 Best Law Firm; Nine Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers Recognition
DETROIT, Mich.– XX, 2025 - McKeen & Associates has been named a 2026 Best Law Firm for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Litigation and Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers, one of the legal profession's most respected peer-review publications. In...
Super Lawyers Recognizes Eight Mckeen & Associates Attorneys; Names Mckeen To Top 10 And Top 5 Lists
DETROIT, Mich. – McKeen & Associates is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers, the peer-reviewed attorney rating service that honors outstanding lawyers based on professional achievement and peer recognition. The...
What if your doctor didn’t tell you about a recall?
Finding out that a medical device has been recalled can be unsettling, especially if the news comes from a report or public announcement instead of a health care provider. A recall does not automatically mean a doctor or hospital was negligent. However, if a delay in...
When medical errors contribute to infant short bowel syndrome
Infant short bowel syndrome (SBS) means a baby cannot absorb enough nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing, not working properly or had to be removed. Some babies are born with this condition, but it can also develop after emergencies such as...
What are the dangers of a wrong diagnosis?
Many people make regular visits to their doctors, especially when they are feeling ill or have developed some kind of medical symptom. After a few examinations and lab tests, a doctor can typically diagnose the medical condition a patient is experiencing. The doctor...
The unspoken insurance gap
In Michigan, many people just use the baseline state requirements for car insurance. They believe that this means they are going to be covered if they are ever involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. However, this can create some issues if they...
Holding Michigan psychiatric hospitals accountable for patient abuse
Families place enormous trust in psychiatric hospitals. These facilities are expected to provide care, treatment and protection for individuals who may be experiencing some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. When that trust is broken through patient abuse,...
3 signs of long-term care resident dehydration and malnutrition
Adults in nursing homes are often completely dependent on caregivers. They cannot cook or even get out of bed to go to the bathroom without support. Most of the time, workers at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are diligent about meeting the needs of...