Waking Up During Surgery: How Anesthesia Awareness Happens, Why It Can Be Devastating, and What You Should Know You are told to count backward from ten. Somewhere around seven, the world fades. The next thing you are supposed to remember is a nurse gently calling your...
Medical Malpractice
When Cost Savings Replace Radiology Care
Many hospitals have eliminated 24/7 on-site radiology departments, not because technology made them obsolete, but because staffing them is expensive and inconvenient. In their place, hospitals are relying on remote radiology services that provide overnight...
Medical malpractice claims and social media: Should you be wary?
Suffering harm at the hands of a health care provider can be emotionally devastating. After all, these are the professionals you thought you could trust to make your medical issues better. When a medical provider makes a mistake that leaves you injured, you have every...
Misdiagnosed Ectopic Pregnancy: When a Normal Pregnancy Is Mistaken for an Emergency
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus and is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires prompt treatment. Because symptoms such as abdominal pain, pelvic pain, and vaginal bleeding can signal an emergency, physicians...
Michigan Patients Deserve Protection: Why Doctors Should Be Required to Carry Malpractice Insurance
Most Michigan patients assume their doctors are fully insured in case something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true. In Michigan, physicians are not required to carry medical malpractice insurance. We have seen firsthand how this loophole can devastate...
How long does it take to settle a medical malpractice claim?
A common concern among many victims of medical malpractice in Michigan is how long the claims process might take. It’s understandable, given the ensuing physical, mental and even financial toll of medical negligence. The answer is rarely straightforward because every...
4 things every medical malpractice claim must show
Not all medical malpractice claims are successful. What’s more, not every negative medical result is actually malpractice. Sometimes, things happen that simply cannot be anticipated or controlled. Medical malpractice claims can only succeed when a claimant can...
What to know about hospital-acquired infections
A hospital-acquired infection (HAI), also known as a nosocomial infection, is an infection that a patient gets while or soon after receiving medical treatment. It happens in a healthcare setting. When negligence is involved in how a patient is being handled, the...
5 steps to take when faced with a medical malpractice case
Experiencing a medical injury can leave you feeling frustrated, confused and unsure of your next steps. When the harm results from a medical provider's mistake or failure to follow proper procedures, it may be appropriate to consider a medical malpractice claim....
When mental health facilities fail to protect a loved one
We place our loved ones in mental health facilities with the expectation that they will receive the care, attention and support they need and deserve. This decision often brings peace of mind, knowing they are in a safe and therapeutic environment. However, this...