Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
The military only approves 2% of malpractice claims
For service members in Ohio filing claims against military physicians and hospitals, the success rate for getting approved by the military has been negligible. The most recent report is that a mere 2% of the medical malpractice claims filed by service members are getting approved by reviewers. Only a tiny fraction of claims are reaching…
Read MoreHormone replacement therapy is dangerous
Many men respond to radio or internet advertisements extolling the virtues of Hormone Replacement Therapy (“HRT”), which is a fancy phrase for Testosterone and human growth hormone (“HGH”) use. Unfortunately the clinics who market and sell these drugs are doing this for profit and they have no interest in patient safety or appropriate medical screening.…
Read MoreThe top signs of a birth injury in Ohio
If your child suffered an injury during birth in Ohio, it is essential to know the signs. Many people tend to play down the seriousness of medical conditions, but a birth injury can be very severe. Therefore, it’s important to spot signs of damage at birth, like severe bruising, excessive bleeding, difficulty breathing and seizures.…
Read MoreFacial fractures and vehicle accidents
A car accident in Ohio could leave the driver and passenger suffering from various injuries. Broken bones are among the harm someone might suffer. Fractures could include damage to the bones in a person’s face. Such injuries may require extensive surgery to repair and cause tremendous suffering. Facial bones and fractures A facial fracture refers…
Read MoreDid your baby suffer injury at delivery at Southwest General Hospital?
Southwest General Health Center is a relatively small regional hospital that does have a labor and delivery unit. However, the staffing and access to obstetrician-physicians may not be adequate when compared to larger hospitals in the downtown Cleveland area. Just because you can deliver at Southwest General Health Center, does not necessarily mean you should.…
Read MoreWhat is medical gaslighting, and how can you deal with it?
Ohio patients expect answers from their doctors, but sometimes, they might get an unexpected response. Medical gaslighting can occur instead. If it happens to you, it’s crucial to know what to do next. Medical gaslighting explained Medical gaslighting affects mostly women and people of color. It occurs when a doctor doesn’t take a patient seriously…
Read MoreHow to drive safely around semi-trucks in Ohio
Semi-trucks are a common sight on the road, and for the most part, they pose no danger. However, when you share the road with these massive vehicles, it is important to be aware of their limitations and how they can affect your driving. Blind spots A semi-truck is built differently than a passenger vehicle, which…
Read MoreCrandall & Pera’s $10.3M verdict against Ethicon affirmed by Court of Appeals
More than a year ago, Crandall & Pera partner Marc Pera achieved a $10.3 million verdict for client Nikki Simon. Ms. Simon faced a surgical injury involving an Ethicon surgical stapler, wherein doctors were forced to remove portions of her colon to save her life. After this malfunction and the ensuing medical care it required,…
Read MoreMarc Pera Admitted To American College Of Trial Lawyers
Cincinnati, Ohio, 10/17/2022 – Marc Pera has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Marc Pera became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 690 during the recent Annual Meeting of the College in Rome,…
Read MoreDo you know the difference between an MD and DO when it comes to physicians?
Many people are unaware of the difference between a doctor who has an “M.D.” degree vs a “D.O.” Just because they have the phrase “Dr.” in front of their name, does not mean they have obtained the best education and training before performing surgery on you. In fact, quite literally not all doctors are the…
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