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 between life and death.
Hospital miscommunication costs Port Huron man his life
McKeen & Associates Attorneys Named to Leading Lawyers and Best Lawyers
Congratulations to McKeen & Associates attorneys recently named to the Leading Lawyers for 2020 and Best Lawyers for 2021 lists. A Leading Lawyers distinction comes from peer recommendations and Leading Lawyers Advisory Board approval. A Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer review.
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 experienced the preventative loss of vision due to physician negligence.
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 be performed immediately to prevent these serious consequences.
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 that’s necessary to keep you and your baby safe.
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 in the 30 days. The CDC also reported that 11% of adults surveyed had seriously considered suicide in the past 30 days. Studies have demonstrated that suicide thoughts and attempts among transgender people are significantly higher than that of the general population of the United States.
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. Brian McKeen was recently invited to speak on this subject to Michigan Association of Justice.
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 associated with adverse neurological outcomes.
Is Your Doctor Board Certified?
Did you know that not all practicing physicians are board certified?
The Injustice of Medical Malpractice Caps
McKeen & Associates attorneys Brian McKeen 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 is to be placed into a vein. The inexperienced resident placed it in the decedent's carotid artery, which increases the risk of stroke. This placement caused a blood clot resulting in a massive stroke, brain damage, and ultimately, her death.
