Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
Potential misses of cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a common heart disease for Ohio residents that sometimes is not diagnosed until well after it has developed into total congestive heart failure. It is essentially the swelling of the heart to the point that it loosens the organ away from its proper positioning within the chest. While there is no cure, there…
Read MoreConditions that commonly get misdiagnosed
While doctors don’t have to be perfect, they must still provide patients in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the best possible level of care, including a proper diagnosis. Misdiagnosis is a common form of medical malpractice that occurs for about 12 million patients annually. Several conditions have a high rate of misdiagnosis since their symptoms overlap with…
Read MoreWhat to know about riding a motorcycle
Statistically speaking, motorcyclists are at a greater risk of getting hurt in an accident compared to those who travel Ohio roadways in passenger vehicles. However, there are steps that you can take to minimize your risk of getting hurt while riding. Wear the proper safety gear It’s important to cover as much of your body…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis of ear cancers
Cancer is one of the leading diseases afflicting residents of Ohio and throughout the United States. Unfortunately, every year people are misdiagnosed when it comes to different types of cancer, including cancers associated with the ear. Common Types of cancer afflicting the ear There are a pair of cancers that most commonly impact a person’s…
Read MoreWhat happens when a medication error occurs?
Persons admitted to a hospital in Ohio hope their condition will improve with proper care. Medical malpractice hardly represents quality care, but mishaps and mistakes occur. Sometimes, medication errors could lead to an adverse reaction, including fatalities. Patients and their families may find themselves unable to prevent such catastrophic incidents. The problem of medication mishaps…
Read MoreFour medical issues commonly confused with gout
Gout is a common condition that causes inflammatory pain throughout the body, which is a condition that many people in Ohio live with daily. Gout-related pain can occur in multiple joints. Unfortunately, gout is often confused for similar ailments. Because of this possibility of confusion, here’s more information about several medical issues commonly confused with…
Read MoreWomen, strokes and a failure to diagnose
A number of different types of medical negligence can result in malpractice claims in the state of Ohio. One of the common situations in which medical malpractice claims arise is in regard to a failure to diagnosis. Women who’ve experienced strokes are particularly susceptible to situations in which a failure to diagnosis in a timely…
Read MoreWhat can go wrong with X-rays?
X-rays are a widely used and accepted diagnostic tool. However, that doesn’t change the complexity of the system. When working with machinery like an X-ray machine in Ohio or other states, things can go wrong or be missed in the process. An X-ray doesn’t diagnose the problems X-rays are typically used to see the bones…
Read MoreEthicon stapler malfunction leads to a $10.3 million verdict
After more than four years of struggle, one woman’s search for justice is over, thanks to the efforts of Attorney Marc G. Pera, of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC. The Miami County Court of Common Pleas awarded Nikki Simon, a mother of two who was permanently injured after a surgical accident, $10.3 million in her…
Read MoreWhen a doctor’s negligence leads to birth injury
When a birth injury occurs during labor, it can be devastating for both the parents and the child. The damage to the child could be long-term or permanent, and the care could be costly. Parents in Ohio may wonder whether what happened to their child constitutes medical malpractice. Communication issues There are certain dynamics that…
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