Smartphones have inspired fantastic advantages, allowing individuals to stay in contact wherever they are. Yet, for all their benefits, there are significant disadvantages to smartphone use in certain contexts. One you might not have considered is their ability to...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Sports injuries and medical malpractice: What you should know
Humankind has always had a fascination with contact sports – and there’s no denying that they can be dangerous. Broken bones, torn muscles and head injuries are common, whether an athlete is a boxer, a hockey player, a football star or a mixed martial arts (MMA)...
4 Cases That Exemplify Our Work
At McKeen & Associates, P.C., we take on challenging cases that require an expert level of understanding of the medicine at issue. We do this to ensure the maximum amount of compensation for our clients who have suffered from medical negligence. Below are some of...
What are the signs of heart attacks in women?
When someone comes to the hospital with the belief that they are having a heart attack, the doctors are going to consider their symptoms and make a diagnosis. As such, it’s important that the doctor knows exactly what those symptoms mean and doesn’t misdiagnose the...
How can you prove medical negligence?
You cannot always get the results you hope for when you undergo medical treatment. While doctors generally do their best to give you the treatment you need, each person’s body is unique. Hence treatment that works for 90% of patients might not work out so well for...
Negligence during and after plastic surgery harms many patients
When you undergo surgery, even if you have chosen the surgery and do not technically require it, you still expect the surgeon providing your treatment to maintain appropriate professional standards and to do everything in their ability to secure a positive outcome for...
What is considered a diagnostic error?
Doctors rely on medical tests and a patient's symptoms to diagnose an illness. However, they do not always get it right. Consequently, the patient may receive treatment for the wrong condition, putting their health at risk. Diagnostic errors happen for various...
What drivers should look out for during the holiday season
It’s now December, so we have well and truly entered the holiday season. With Christmas and New Year's just around the corner, people are starting to make plans and meet up on their time off. What does the holiday season mean for drivers in Michigan? Are there any...
Neurosurgeon accused of unnecessary surgeries, wrongful death
In many medical malpractice cases, the issue is that doctors were negligent and didn’t provide the right level of care. But you also have cases where doctors will intentionally do things that are not in the best interests of their patients. Such is the case of Dr....
Common prenatal care mistakes that can lead to birth injuries
When you become pregnant, sound prenatal care is crucial for your health as well as the baby’s health. Throughout the pregnancy period, you need to be monitored on a regular basis to ensure that the baby is developing properly and that there are no complications that...