Whether your prognosis has a long or short outlook, there is no simple way to go through an illness. You may have a long list of symptoms or only a few, but all of them can add significant challenges. The progression from symptoms to diagnosis can be a long and...
Medical Malpractice
What do people stand to gain from filing a wrongful death claim?
Losing a loved one at the hands of a negligent medical professional is a catastrophic event from which people may never fully recover. And while there is no way to undo the death or truly compensate people for this type of loss, there are a few important reasons to...
What are the root causes of medical errors?
According to Johns Hopkins University, medical errors are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, resulting in roughly a quarter of a million fatalities annually. Before the pandemic, medical errors ranked only behind cancer and heart disease. The most...
Experts predict pandemic could lead to surge in medical malpractice suits
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...
Pain pills & prescriptions: Can doctors face criminal charges?
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...
Why the right lawyer is critical for a medical malpractice suit
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...
Elements of a medical malpractice claim
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...
Medical malpractice mediation: plaintiff benefits over litigation
If you or a loved one suffered injury – or even death – due to a medical professional’s negligence, you may want to take legal action to get compensation. However, taking the doctor or hospital to court may not always be the best way to achieve the outcome you’re...
Video Recording of Depositions
Videotaping of depositions is a longstanding part of Michigan’s discovery process. It is an important tool in litigation and vital in providing an accurate record of the discovery proceedings. A recent McKeen & Associates medical malpractice case against Garden...
When your trip to the dentist leads to medical complications
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...

