Cerebral palsy results from a brain injury, which is typically caused by a lack of oxygen to a child’s brain. This may occur due to medical malpractice. If airflow is blocked during delivery and the medical team does not take appropriate steps to protect the child,...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Nursing home negligence can cause treatable issues to worsen
Some people experience direct abuse in nursing homes. Workers become physically abusive, pushing or hitting the people in their care. They might belittle and otherwise emotionally abuse vulnerable adults. Other times, older adults living in nursing homes suffer the...
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...
3 common risk factors for children in daycare
Children require around-the-clock supervision, especially when they are very young. Working parents often rely on professionals, including daycare providers, to ensure the safety and appropriate development of their children while they are at work. Unfortunately,...
When a defective pacemaker causes medical issues
Cardiac issues are a leading cause of death in the United States. People may experience heart attacks or arrhythmia that put them in the hospital or worse. Medication is helpful in some cases, but chronic cardiac issues may require more invasive interventions that...
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...
Maternal Health Advocate’s Death Highlights Disproportionate Risks for Black Women
The recent death of Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse-midwife and nationally respected advocate for Black maternal health, has reignited urgent concerns about maternal mortality in the United States. Smith, 31, died less than a week after giving birth following...
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...
How police misconduct can lead to serious injuries
Police misconduct can cause injuries that can instantly change your life. When force is used inappropriately or procedures are ignored, the physical damage can be severe. These situations often happen quickly, giving you little or no time to react or protect yourself....
Michigan Nursing Homes Are Understaffed and the Law Is Part of the Problem
A powerful investigation by Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan reveals that chronic understaffing is a root cause of poor care and neglect in many Michigan nursing homes and the state’s laws haven’t kept up with today’s needs. Outdated Staffing Laws Leave Residents at Risk...