McKeen and Associates attorneys and Todd Schroeder recently settled a case for $450,000 in excess of insurance limits, for the wrongful death of a man due to the failure of his physician to recognize the clear signs and symptoms of...
Medical Malpractice
Simple Procedures Done Incorrectly Can Create Complex Problems
Sometimes even the simplest procedure can cause very complex problems and even death as we have found recently with two cases involving catheter removal and insertion. In one case that McKeen & Associates attorneys and Kenneth Lee...
What are the risks associated with chiropractic care?
People who have back or neck pain, as well as some other conditions, may opt to pursue care from a chiropractor. They often think that this is a safe alternative to other medical care or that it will complement traditional medicine.While it is true that chiropractic...
Essentials to know about a medical malpractice claim
When a patient visits a healthcare provider, they should receive a high standard of care. Unfortunately, medical professionals can make mistakes that may result in long-term complications to a person’s physical and emotional health. If you are the victim of...
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We recently launched an updated website and are proud to announce some of our new features! Our streamlined design and improved navigation make the content you're looking for easier to find.Here are a few of our site's key upgrades: Notable accomplishmentsWinning...
Overmedication of the Aging is a Common Problem
One of the specializations of McKeen & Associates is pursuing medical negligence cases against health workers who prescribe too much medication, especially to the aging population. "Polypharmacy" ("poly" meaning many, "pharmacy" meaning drugs) is a term that...
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...
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...