Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawsuits can be complex and difficult to litigate. In order to prevail in these cases, the plaintiffs must prove that the care they or their loved ones received did not meet generally accepted health care standards. This can become a protracted battle between experts when mistakes are not immediately apparent. If Ohio patients…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the time limit for filing medical malpractice lawsuits imposed by the state’s statute of repose should be extended for the patients of a negligent surgeon who fled the country. The 4-3 decision allows hundreds of patients to pursue litigation against the absconded doctor, the medical organization he…

When you go to the emergency room, you believe you will receive the right diagnosis and treatment for your symptoms. Ohio residents, however, should be aware that nearly 1 out of 18 people going to an emergency room for care will receive the wrong diagnosis. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases startling report…

There have likely been times when it didn’t seem like your doctors or nurses in Ohio were listening to you. You might have felt like they didn’t really hear your complaints or concerns. According to new data, it’s clear that this problem is far worse for Black people. Underlying racism leads to poor medical attention…

Emergency rooms are a critical part of the healthcare system in Ohio. They offer a vital service to people who are in need of urgent care. However, emergency rooms can also be dangerous, and they are often the site of misdiagnosis. In fact, a recent government analysis found that healthcare facilities make over 7 million…