Paralysis can result from varying injuries or health conditions that damage the nerves. Sometimes, traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord problems include it as a symptom. Other times, it could be a side effect of medical procedures that go wrong. Medical errors can...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Sound-alike and look-alike drugs pose dangers to patients
Pharmacy errors can lead to absolutely terrifying medical emergencies and leave patients with untold harm – and one of the most concerning issues is the danger posed by “sound-alike” and “look-alike” drugs. Many medications can have similar-sounding names, and a...
Common birth injuries caused by doctor negligence
Birth injuries can be traumatic for families, especially when they are the result of medical malpractice. When healthcare providers fail to uphold standard care levels, their negligence can lead to severe and sometimes lifelong complications for the newborn. Below are...
Practical steps you can take as a victim of medical malpractice
When you go to the doctor, the last thing you expect is for your care team to act in a way that makes your condition worse. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, this is precisely what happens. A doctor might make a mistake in diagnosing you or administer an...
Why Americans can’t always trust the medical device recall system
When it comes to the recall of unsafe products, you would think that government regulators would be more stringent about getting defective or dangerous medical devices off the market than just about any other type of item. A recent article published in the Health...
Mckeen & Associates Wins Historic $120 Million in Case Against Henry Ford Hospital
PRESS RELEASE DETROIT – March 29, 2024– McKeen & Associates attorneys Brian McKeen and John LaParl, along with a Michigan Health and Human Service attorney, won a jury verdict in Wayne County Circuit Court yesterday for $120 million on behalf of a boy who suffered...
4 types of patient injuries caused by defective medical devices
Medical devices can play a major role in helping keep patients healthy and improving their quality of life. However, when these devices are defective, they can cause harm and result in various types of patient injuries. When this happens, it can lead to patient...
Examples of defective medical equipment
Medical technology has advanced rapidly in recent decades. There are numerous devices that play a vital role in diagnostics, surgical procedures and ongoing healthcare. These devices save millions of lives. Unfortunately, even the most advanced technology is not...
Why staffing issues make nursing homes more dangerous
There are certain risks that come with living in a nursing home. Elderly individuals do suffer injuries. For instance, someone could be injured in a fall while trying to move from their room to the dining area. However, nursing home staff members are expected to take...
Doctors miss more heart attacks in women
Interestingly, studies have found that doctors are more likely to miss heart attacks when women are having them, as opposed to when men are experiencing them. In fact, some have gone so far as to say that there are “fundamental flaws” in the way that doctors look at...