Mental illness is a growing concern in the U.S. Whether you are suffering with depression, anxiety or another affliction, you may seek out the help of a medical health professional to gain some relief.But what if you come out of treatment feeling the same--or...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Leaving your childbirth in the hands of the wrong midwife
Midwifery has a reputation of facilitating more natural, homeopathic childbirths. However, many midwives--operating legally in Michigan--actually lack the training to safely manage a childbirth.One recent case involved a family in Romulus. The mother opted to give...
Prominent Detroit doctor accused of $500 million opioid ring
Opioid addiction continues to plague our communities, damaging families and reportedly taking the lives of more than 100 Americans every day. The persistent overprescription of opioids has led to countless victims that suffer unnecessary and avoidable...
Worst Corporate Conduct of 2018: MSU and USA Gymnastics
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) recently published their annual Worst Corporate Conduct list for 2018. Multi-billion-dollar financial, oil and car manufacturing companies came under attack for putting profit ahead of economic welfare, environmental...
These are among the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions
You trust your medical team to deal with any condition that creeps into your life. While it's important to receive medical treatment when necessary, don't assume that your doctor is always making the right decisions.Unfortunately, there are many commonly misdiagnosed...
When profit is more important than resident safety
If a loved one is not able to live with us, we try to find them exceptional caregivers and a community full of people who we trust to take as good of him or her as we would. What we never want is for our loved one to be victims of elder abuse, something that...
Why to monitor your child’s social media following an accident
When your child is involved in an accident, you likely have a thousand thoughts running through your head. As a concerned parent, you may be anxious to understand the severity of your child’s physical injuries—and the recovery process. You may also be...
How to keep your children safe this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may seem like an innocuous enough time of year. You're surrounded by family and friends, indulging in delicious food. Safety may be the furthest thing from your mind.However, a lot can--and does--go wrong at this time of year, quickly turning a happy...
After a car accident, never settle without a lawyer.
When you're involved in a serious car accident, your entire world can be turned upside-down. Your health and your future may be uncertain. You may have life-and-death issues that need your immediate attention. You may also be concerned about who will take care of your...
Jury awards $4.2 million dollars for kidney failure misdiagnosis
Last week, a judge awarded $4.2 million dollars to a woman in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The woman, who is now in her twenties, required a kidney transplant almost a decade ago after her doctors failed to diagnose her kidney failure as a child.The plaintiff began...