Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
Why an autopsy is important in wrongful death cases
Having an autopsy report is vitally important to your wrongful death case. The decision to consent to or request an autopsy comes when a family is grief-stricken and emotional. It could be at odds with the next of kin’s, or even the decedent’s, moral or religious beliefs. But having an autopsy can be the best…
Read MorePhysician, Heal Thyself
People from all walks of life and all ages become victims of medical malpractice. From executive management to the blue-collar workforce, negligence by a so-called trusted medical professional can only make a bad medical situation worse. Steven H. Horowitz is 78 years-old and an avid bicyclist. Hours after a vigorous, 15-mile bike ride, he developed…
Read MoreLewy body dementia, a condition all too often misdiagnosed
If you know someone in Ohio who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or some psychiatric disorder, then hopefully the diagnosis was the correct one. The reason is that a particular condition called Lewy body dementia can be mistaken for any of the three conditions mentioned above. What is Lewy body dementia? In LBD,…
Read MoreTop Conditions Doctors Often Misdiagnose
Misdiagnosis happens more frequently than people think. Stats show one out of 20 Americans get misdiagnosed annually. A misdiagnosis in Ohio can cause health complications in patients as well as cost the economy. The following medical conditions commonly get misdiagnosed. Cancer Cancer ranks the highest among misdiagnosed medical conditions. Based on stats from the Journal…
Read MoreVehicle safety features may be worth it, though concerns remain
You may be wondering if the safety features on your vehicle are worth engaging, and the answer is yes. Ohio drivers should be aware that there are some concerns about cost and that most insurance companies are not ready to give incentives to vehicles that have them. All the same, the global market for advanced…
Read MoreFetal heartbeat monitors, birth injury and maternal complications
When Ohio parents are expecting a child, they will undoubtedly want the doctors overseeing the pregnancy to pay strict attention to any health risks that may arise. Medical care is essential, and part of that is monitoring. Still, there are negatives with some methods that are used. If a birth injury occurs, it is important…
Read MoreWhat to know about suing for medical malpractice in Ohio
A lawsuit has been brought against the Iowa Lutheran Hospital, several first responders, an unnamed doctor and the city of Des Moines itself by the fiancé of a man who suffered brain damage in 2018. According to the lawsuit, the man sought treatment for a respiratory illness in 2018. When a doctor saw the patient…
Read MoreSteve Crandall Included In Best Lawyers In America
Once again, Crandall & Pera Law is proud to announce that Steve Crandall has been selected for inclusion in the 26th edition of the Best Lawyers in America publication. The honor represents his fifth selection that recognizes his work in personal injury and medical malpractice. Steve was previously named Best Lawyers Medical Negligence Lawyer of…
Read MoreWhy a thyroid diagnosis for an adolescent must be accurate
As the parent of an adolescent in Ohio, you are probably aware that their body goes through changes from birth to their late teens. The goal is to raise a healthy adolescent so that they can become a healthy adult. This is why the annual trip to the doctor is so important. You rely on…
Read MoreFracturing your femur in a car accident
Perhaps you were hit by an 18-wheeler or by a speeding passenger vehicle in Ohio. The violent impact of the crash may have left you with a fractured femur. Car crashes are, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the leading cause of femur fractures. Different types of femur fractures The femur, also known…
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