Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
Decreasing damage while increasing awareness on the road
Although you might not see any while driving on the roads in Ohio, there are some hazards that you could encounter when you least expect them. Here are a few ways that you can try to avoid these hazards in order to decrease the risk of damage to your car. Hydroplaning When it starts raining,…
Read MoreImportant facts about nursing malpractice in Ohio
Nurses are tasked with providing quality medical care to patients. Unfortunately, there are times when nurses make mistakes that can lead to medical malpractice. If you’re a victim of nursing malpractice, you’ll need to understand what you need to do, including how to file a claim. Common ways nursing malpractice occurs One of the most…
Read MoreMedical malpractice and stroke diagnosis
Patients arrive every day in Ohio hospitals with symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident. A stroke is a serious condition that requires immediate attention. Delays in diagnosis or action can lead to lifelong disabilities and death. What is a CVA? A cerebrovascular accident involves an interruption in blood flow to a section of the brain. The…
Read MoreHave you been misdiagnosed? Here’s what you need to know
Misdiagnosis is a serious medical error that can have devastating consequences for patients in Ohio. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear when a misdiagnosis has occurred, that’s why it’s important to know what to look for. You got diagnosed with a condition that doesn’t fit your symptoms Usually, when you’re diagnosed with a medical condition, it’s…
Read MoreDid you know: strep throat can lead to amputation or even death?
With today’s modern medical care, many illnesses are barely a concern. Strep throat, for instance, can be treated simply with antibiotics and the afflicted person will feel better in a matter of days. However, did you know that an illness that feels as simple as strep throat could just as quickly lead to amputation or…
Read MoreA quick doctor’s visit isn’t always a good one: making your family’s doctor visits count
Many things can factor into a decision to go to the doctor. Back-to-school checkups or physicals may be routine, or perhaps an injury or illness is leading you to urgent care or the emergency room. Regardless of the reason why you’re going, no one wants to spend more time than is necessary at the doctor.…
Read MoreSepsis noncompliance may help to prove negligent care
When an Ohio health care provider has been proven noncompliant with sepsis measures, it may provide a way of proving negligent care in cases of medical malpractice. How do these claims work? Missed sepsis malpractice claims involve voracious experts searching everywhere in ED medical records, leaving no stone unturned as they try to find the…
Read MoreMedicare rules on “never events”
Ohio Medicare patients and their families have experienced “never events” that resulted in medical malpractice claims. These unexpected incidents occur while patients are in hospitals or under the care of a healthcare provider in some capacity. Medical malpractice suits work to compensate parties injured by a “never event.” “Never events” occur in cases the government…
Read MoreTeen advice: what to do after a car accident
Getting into a car accident in Ohio, or anywhere else, is a terrifying experience. It can be even scarier if you are a teenager and it is your first accident. Knowing what to do immediately after a car crash can make a huge difference in ensuring you are okay and have the information you need…
Read MoreThe most common medical misdiagnosis cases
Medical professionals in Ohio typically do an excellent job of identifying illnesses. They have any number of testing methods that can pinpoint an exact problem when something is wrong with a patient. However, they do make mistakes in diagnosis in some instances, and many times those mistakes result in failed treatment regimens. Here are a…
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