Nursing Home Odors: A Warning Sign of Potential Neglect
Nursing Home Odors: A Warning Sign of Potential Neglect The moment the doors of a nursing home open, many visitors are met with a distinct, visceral experience: a “hitting-a-wall”...
Newborn Brain Bleeds (ICH): Causes, Symptoms, and Malpractice
Newborn Brain Bleeds (ICH): Causes, Symptoms, and Malpractice Introduction The birth of a child is a life-changing event, but for some families, joy is immediately overshadowed by devastating news:...
Sepsis and UTIs: When a Treatable Infection Causes Wrongful Death
Sepsis and UTIs: When a Treatable Infection Causes Wrongful Death Introduction A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections encountered in both community and...
Kernicterus Lawsuits: Failure to Monitor Newborn Bilirubin
Kernicterus Lawsuits: Failure to Monitor Newborn Bilirubin Kernicterus is a rare but catastrophic form of permanent brain damage that occurs when an infant’s jaundice—or, more precisely, severe hyperbilirubinemia (excessive bilirubin...
How to Read the Indiana CMS ‘2567’ Deficiency Report
How to Read the Indiana CMS ‘2567’ Deficiency Report The CMS Form 2567, known as the “Statement of Deficiencies,” is the official Indiana nursing home deficiency report generated by the...
Indiana Medical Malpractice: Guide to Filing A Claim
When a healthcare provider makes a preventable medical error that should have been avoided, the consequences for the patient and their family can be devastating. While all states allow patients...
Delayed C-Sections and Brain Damage: HIE and Legal Rights
Delayed C-Sections and Brain Damage: HIE and Legal Rights When you entrust your pregnancy and delivery to medical professionals, you expect them to act swiftly and skillfully in any emergency....
Unanswered Call Lights and Nursing Home Neglect
The call light serves as a fundamental lifeline, the most direct way for a nursing home resident to summon assistance for critical needs. While many facilities strive for promptness, the...
Birth Injury: Improper Use of Forceps and Vacuum Extractors
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion, but for some families, a preventable birth injury can lead to lifelong challenges. The use of delivery assistance tools like...
Liability for Post-Op Monitoring Failures & Negligence
The Critical Importance of Post-Operative Care Following a surgical procedure, a patient’s body is in a state of stress, recovering from the trauma of the operation and the effects of...