Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC

There are certain types of surgical procedures that don’t require long hospitals stays. Biopsies and colonoscopies are a good example, because they’re same-day procedures that don’t require an overnight stay; tonsillectomies, X-Rays, and cataract removals are also same day procedures. As a result, they are often performed at stand-alone surgery centers – not hospitals. These…

It’s almost time to meet your child! This time can be a little fraught: on the one hand, you cannot wait to meet your child. On the other hand, you’re probably tired of needing to use the bathroom so often. We understand. On important decision you’ll need to make involves the type of birth you’re…

Here in Kentucky and across the country, trucking safety violations pose a huge risk to others on the road. If a truck driver or company fails to maintain their fleet properly, a driver may be unable to stop their vehicle in the event of an emergency or bad weather conditions. And the consequences of being…

Sports programs have important benefits for kids—improving fitness and coordination, developing teamwork and people skills. However, many popular sports can put children at risk for traumatic brain injury, typically in the form of concussions. Because children are young with developing brains, they are more prone to concussion damage, and studies show that people who suffer…

Two important things in your prenatal period are your baby’s health, and your baby’s size. An important indicator of the baby’s health can be ascertained though an ultrasound where they take a wand, and put some jelly on your stomach, and use ultrasonic waves that are able to measure all areas of your baby –…

Having a baby is typically an exciting and hopeful time in a person’s life. Millions of women in the United States give birth every year to healthy babies with no serious medical issues. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone, as a small percentage of women do experience complications. It’s difficult for a doctor to…

When you’re pregnant, your OB/GYN should be monitoring you closely, too. There are three conditions in particular – gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and Group B Strep – that can lead to serious complications if they are not diagnosed and managed during your pregnancy. We have created these short videos to help you learn a bit about…

Crandall & Pera Law is proud to announce that founding partner Steve Crandall has been recognized by his peers in the 25th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America, for his work in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. But the biggest (and best) news is that Steve has been…

SmartDrive Systems, a company specializing in video safety and transportation intelligence, recently released the results of their latest survey—the SmartDrive SmartIQ Speeding Drivers Snapshot for Truckers. The Snapshot aggregates data from their database of over 200 million driving events, which helps fleets understand the risks associated with speeding, and underscores the opportunities to make their…

In a terrible invasion of privacy, a hidden camera was found recently inside a Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital employee restroom. According to Cleveland News 5, the device was discovered in mid-April but it was unknown as to how long it had been in the bathroom. The gender-neutral restroom was private and used by hospital staff…