Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
An Ohio parent’s quick guide to blood gases in sick babies
While not telling the whole story, blood gas levels hold vital clues to a baby in an Ohio neonatal intensive care unit’s acid-base balance and oxygenation status. These numbers can vary significantly from those found in older children and help determine if the baby needs to have its ventilator adjusted or is ready to try…
Read MoreMedical malpractice and its relationship to polypharmacy
“Polypharmacy” is the use of multiple medications by an individual to treat multiple conditions or symptoms. While the use of multiple medications can be beneficial, it can also lead to adverse effects and interactions, especially when the medications are not appropriately prescribed, monitored, or managed. When these adverse effects or interactions result in harm to…
Read MoreThe types of medical malpractice in Ohio
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse or hospital, fails to provide a patient with the standard of care expected in their profession. Medical malpractice can lead to severe injuries or even death, and Ohio patients who are victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to compensation. Failure to diagnose…
Read MoreWhat is shoulder dystocia?
Ohio birth injuries are often traumatic for the baby and the mother. For example, shoulder dystocia is a birth injury known for causing significant distress or worse. This complication occurs when the baby’s head is out of the mother, but the baby’s shoulders are stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. Rare medical complication Shoulder dystocia…
Read MoreDid you have spine surgery and fusion and wake up worse off?
Not all spine surgeons are trained alike or have the same skill set. Crandall & Pera Law has taken in an increasing number of cases involving lumbar spine surgery where the patient goes into the surgery with pain and tingling and comes out paralyzed due to the orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon’s negligence. These include cases…
Read MorePedestrian accidents continued an alarming tend in 2022
A disturbing traffic trend has continued to rise in Ohio and throughout the United States. Statistics show that pedestrian accidents continued to grow in the first half of 2022, following a 40-year high in pedestrian deaths in 2021. Historical statistics make the trend even more disturbing The analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)…
Read MoreThe most common car accident injuries
Car accidents are a common occurrence that can devastate a person’s life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States saw 2.1 million emergency room visits due to motor vehicle crashes in 2020. Knowing the most common injuries can help people prepare in the event of a car accident. Traumatic brain injuries…
Read MoreCommon medical laboratory errors to look out for
When it comes to healthcare, accuracy is key. Lab results provide critical information to medical professionals in order to diagnose and treat patients. Even the slightest error in a medical lab report can have significant consequences. Therefore, patients must be aware of the most common medical laboratory errors and the problems they can cause. Ordering…
Read MoreThe Story of a Devastating Motorcycle Accident: How Crandall & Pera Law’s Steve Crandall Achieved a $3.75M Settlement for Our Client
Steve recently represented a 28-year-old man who had been injured in a devastating motorcycle accident. The man was married, had a young child, and was gainfully employed in the restaurant industry before the accident. However, all of this changed when a commercial HVAC van negligently turned left in front of him, causing a collision that…
Read MoreHow common is a misdiagnosis or a missed diagnosis?
Ohio residents expect the highest level of professionalism from doctors. However, doctors are human and capable of making mistakes. Misdiagnoses and missed diagnoses can happen; this is how common they are. Understanding misdiagnoses and missed diagnoses A misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor incorrectly identifies a medical condition or illness in a patient. Often, this happens…
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