A uterine rupture is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur during labor and delivery. This condition involves the tearing of the uterine wall, which can pose significant risks to both the mother and the baby. Understanding how uterine ruptures...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Falls can be devastating for nursing home residents
Falls are a significant concern in nursing homes. They present a major risk to the health and well-being of residents. Unfortunately, these incidents are alarmingly frequent and can lead to serious consequences. It's essential to understand the causes and effects of...
Recent ruling may help Uber passengers hold company liable
The question of whether those who drive for ride-hailing companies like Uber are employees or independent contractors has always been a controversial one. Companies that are app-based have long argued that the gig workers upon whom they rely are not their employees....
Could an interrupting doctor cause malpractice?
Just because you don’t get along with your doctor doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s malpractice. Maybe they interrupt you and you struggle to have important conversations. It may just be time for you to find another doctor. But it is also very possible that a doctor...
3 bills that will affect no-fault reform passed the Senate
When state lawmakers first announced no-fault reform efforts years ago, they claimed that changes to Michigan's car insurance statutes would save policyholders money. Unfortunately, the law enacted in 2019 to reform no-fault insurance has had a variety of negative,...
Why is the drug immunity repeal important for Michigan?
A large topic of debate has arisen about drugmaker immunity laws in Michigan and how they hurt more people than they benefit. Michigan’s unique law serves to protect drugmakers from product-liability lawsuits. These laws are set to be repealed in a bill passed by the...
Certain medications can have dangerous interactions
If you’re in the hospital or visiting your doctor, you may be administered certain medications or prescribed those medications to take at home. You expect that your doctor will know how these medications interact with each other and will give you treatment options...
How do a misdiagnosis and a missed diagnosis differ?
People frequently have faith that doctors would act ethically so that patients can recover from their ailments. When a patient visits their doctor, they anticipate that every effort will be taken to identify the issue and provide remedies. A patient may be...
How racism contributes to poor labor and delivery outcomes
People generally associate racism with a lack of education and may believe that those who know more about the world are less likely to judge others based solely on their appearance. Therefore, it would be totally reasonable to assume that medical professionals,...
Supreme Court ruling changes precedent for premises liability
Michigan courts use the theory of comparative negligence to decide most personal injury claims. If a court finds someone else’s negligence led to you being injured, you will usually get compensation, but the judge will reduce the payout by any percentage they consider...