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Month: August 2020
Hospital miscommunication costs Port Huron man his life
ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a blockage in one of the heart’s major arteries, resulting in a very serious type of heart attack. A STEMI is a life-threatening emergency, and any delays in receiving medical care can mean the difference...
Some Blindness is Preventable with Good Medical Care
Few things are as devastating as losing your eyesight. Loss of eyesight can lead to loss of independence, loss of career, and loss of ability to do many of things we take for granted. At McKeen and Associates, we fight for those who have suffered this devastation and...
When Back Pain is a Calling Card for a More Serious Problem
Spinal Epidural Abscess (SEA), is occurring with greater frequency in our population but it is an often misdiagnosed cause of back pain that can result in serious consequences including paralysis if not detected and treated correctly. If SEA is diagnosed, surgery must...
Threats of Self-Harm Should Always Be Taken Seriously
This week the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality (CDC) reported that suicidal ideation among young people is higher than it was a year ago, with as many as one in four people ages 18 through 24 having seriously considered suicide...
Delays in performing a C-section can put your baby at risk
Childbirth is an exciting but simultaneously stressful time. You may be eager to welcome your new baby into the world, but at the same time, you may be worried about the physical process involved. You rely on the medical experts around you to do everything...
The Art of Persuasion in Legal Practice
The art of persuasion is a skill that that any trial attorney must master and one that is often misunderstood. Sometimes persuasion is confused with "manipulation" by those outside the legal profession. was recently invited to speak on...
Infantile Spasms Require Timely Action
Infantile spasms are a type of seizure occurring in early childhood. They are characterized by a baby's arm and leg muscles stiffening and their heads bending forward. Time is of the essence in diagnosing and treating infantile spasm as a delay in treatment can be...
Is Your Doctor Board Certified?
Did you know that not all practicing physicians are board certified?It's an astonishing fact but while virtually all medical specialty areas offer national board certification, lack of this certification doesn't prevent a doctor from engaging in that specialty, or...
The Injustice of Medical Malpractice Caps
McKeen & Associates attorneys and Kenneth Lee recently obtained a $550,000 settlement for a wrongful death arising out of the negligent placement of what was supposed to be a central venous catheter. As the name suggests, this catheter...