Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
Immediate care is critical after spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries can devastate the victims. Many people don’t think too much about how critical the care that is provided within the first few days of the accident. During this phase, protecting the spinal cord is a priority to optimize healing and recovery potential. Spinal cord protection starts immediately when the injury occurs. The…
Read MoreA reminder to review our birth injury white paper
If your baby fails to meet developmental milestones, discuss your concerns with a pediatrician and obtain the proper medical referrals. Then think back to the delivery process, was there anything that left you feeling concerned? What are the symptoms of birth injuries? Learn why some that come with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy or shoulder dystocia are not…
Read MoreHow to lower the risk for radiology errors
Radiology plays a significant role in medical malpractice in Ohio and across the U.S. Some 30% of all diagnoses after CT scans and MRIs involve a false-positive reading. Roughly 80% of missed diagnoses in radiology can end in permanent injury or death. Medical errors in general are behind 10% of all deaths in the nation.…
Read MoreNew sepsis guidelines could cause misdiagnoses
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that must be treated quickly in order for Ohio patients to have the best outcomes. However, an article is questioning the wisdom of a new protocol that calls for sepsis to be treated within one hour of a diagnosis. According to the authors of the article, which was published in…
Read MoreMost doctors face malpractice claims sooner or later
Most doctors in Ohio and around the country will face medical malpractice litigation sooner or later. Studies reveal that more than half of the doctors in America over the age of 55 have defended themselves in such a lawsuit, and their legal costs average $30,000 even when the claims against them are dropped or dismissed.…
Read MoreCommon conditions that are often misdiagnosed: How to stay safe
When you put your trust in your medical team, you assume that you’ll receive nothing but the best treatment and advice. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen, as medical malpractice is always a concern. Here are some common conditions that are often misdiagnosed: Cancer: A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer can be fatal, as this…
Read MoreAPGAR scores: Know their importance
When you’re pregnant or expecting a child with your partner, one of the things you’ll learn about is the APGAR score. an APGAR score is given to newborns to identify their overall health. An APGAR score is important, because it identifies the baby’s appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration following birth (APGAR). Using this test,…
Read MoreER diagnostic errors big source of malpractice claims
Medical professionals who work in Ohio hospital emergency departments face high pressure when diagnosing patients. They typically see people during a crisis, and they might not know much about the medical history of patients prior to seeing them. This sometimes disrupts their ability to accurately assess medical problems. A study of over 1,300 closed malpractice…
Read MorePatients mistakenly diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome
There are many people in Ohio who may be experiencing a burning sensation in their mouth. If they go to their doctor, though, there is a chance that their condition may be misdiagnosed as burning mouth syndrome. BMS is a condition affecting anywhere from 4% to 10% of the population, and no one knows for…
Read MoreWhy causation can be hard to prove in malpractice cases
One of the most challenging elements of a medical malpractice claim is proving causation. Malpractice laws in Ohio say that plaintiffs must prove two things: that the defendant did not adhere to a generally accepted standard of medical care, and that this negligence led to the injuries in question. It is that second step that…
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