The global pandemic has changed the way in which virtually every aspect of our lives runs. The ways we work, socialize and educate our children have all been dramatically altered. As the healthcare system has been forced to adapt to a growing number of COVID-19...
We know that pain pills like opioids can be highly addictive. For some patients, these medications provide valuable pain relief while they heal from extreme surgical procedures or serious injuries. For others, this treatment can evolve into an addiction. We expect our...
You’ve been suffering from a chronic cough for weeks. You finally go to the doctor, who runs a cursory examination and diagnoses you with allergies. He recommends you take an antihistamine and sends you on your way. But your cough only worsens. A few weeks later, you...
Any time the outcome of a surgery or other medical treatment is unfortunate, the patient and his or her family can be frustrated, angry and looking for answers. In some cases, there is little doctors and hospitals can do or say to help you recover from the damages...
Nobody really looks forward to going to the dentist. But when you do bite the bullet and go in for necessary care, you don’t expect to come out worse off than you started. Whether you suffer permanent nerve damage following a tooth extraction, or your dentist failed...
Would you visit a doctor who didn't have a cell phone? What about a doctor who didn't keep electronic medical records? Would you trust your health in the hands of someone who doesn't know how to use a computer? Many people would happily see this type of doctor,...
We hear a lot about the dangers of distracted driving and the danger of using a handheld device while operating heavy machinery such as an automobile. The advent of cell phones and other mobile devices has also increased a danger we hear little about: distracted...
A rise in medical malpractice lawsuits across the U.S. illustrates the stress America’s hospitals are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Software data company Justpoint, which monitors medical malpractice complaints, says increases in infection rates...
On December 23, 2020, McKeen & Associates attorneys Brian McKeen, Kenneth Lee and John Malone won a critical decision in the Michigan Supreme Court case of Laveta Anderson v The Wellness Plan, et al, in Oakland County Circuit Court. The Supreme Court decided to...
As we’ve reported in this blog before, abuse in senior living facilities is a disturbingly common problem in the United States. You want to do everything possible to protect your loved one and advocate on their behalf if you suspect wrongdoing. However, if...
