Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
CVSA announces 2021 International Roadcheck results
Tens of thousands of semi-tractor trailers in Ohio and around the country were pulled over and inspected for safety violations between May 4 and May 6 during the 2021 International Roadcheck initiative. During the safety blitz, commercial vehicle inspectors ordered almost 7,000 trucks off the road because of dangerous defects and removed more than 2,000…
Read MoreFinding the causation behind medical mistakes
Medical errors can be all too common — and dangerous — for Ohio patients suffering from the effects of a doctor or hospital mistake. Medical errors and accidents are a leading cause of accidental death across the country, and many such mistakes are never reported. According to one study, at least 250,000 people every year…
Read MoreWhat are signs of hospital-acquired infections?
As the name implies, hospital-acquired infections are infections that are picked up while someone is in a hospital undergoing treatment for an unrelated issue. Unfortunately, these infections are often deadly. Additionally, they can result in serious liability for hospitals, which should constantly be working to limit the impact of such infections. There are laws covering…
Read MoreWhat is the misdiagnosis rate for Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s’ Disease is a disorder of the nervous system that impacts millions of Americans every year. Tragically, this disease can have lifelong repercussions. It is also notoriously difficult to diagnose. Unfortunately, a missed diagnosis can lead to needless pain and missed opportunities to treat this progressive disease. Different states – including Ohio – have different…
Read MoreMisidentified blood tests can lead to serious consequences
Blood typing and other simple blood tests can pose a serious risk to Ohio patients’ health if they are not carried out or recorded correctly, especially when sensitive procedures rely on the results of those tests. Blood type tests, which classify blood based on the presence of antigens and antibodies. Blood types are important in…
Read MoreCan you sue a third party for a workplace injury?
In Ohio, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover an employee who is injured while performing their job duties. There are limits on workers’ compensation, however, and those limits may make it difficult for you to cover your expenses. Avoiding financial hardship may mean filing a lawsuit against a third party. Workers’…
Read MoreMissed medication allergies could be medical malpractice
When you visit an Ohio pharmacist to fill a prescription, they will usually ask if you have allergies. They also ask you at the doctor’s office, the urgent care center, and anywhere else that you seek medical attention. Yet, what happens when medication allergies slip through while prescribing? Missing allergies is more common than you…
Read MoreTypes of medication errors
Taking medicine is never fun. However, medication errors can make doing so even worse in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are several types of medical errors relating to the distribution of medication. Errors with the prescription Many mistakes arise when medications are not even administrated yet. A prescription error is a mistake made by the physician regarding…
Read MoreTired doctors commit malpractice
People are just beginning to realize the exact dangers of fatigue. In the driving realm, fatigued driving is every bit as dangerous as drunk driving. Now, there are real concerns that some Ohio doctors are too tired to do their job right, opening them up to malpractice cases. Being tired is no excuse for negligence…
Read MoreLawsuits for medical diagnostic errors
When an Ohio jury assesses the quality of medical treatment, it will look at what a physician does and what they fail to do in your care. This means that a misdiagnosis and a failure to diagnose can also be grounds for a lawsuit if it has caused you or a loved one harm. Did…
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