Accidental Decannulation: When a Dislodged Tube is Negligence
Accidental Decannulation: When a Dislodged Tube is Negligence It is one of the most heartbreaking and shocking phone calls a family can receive. Your loved one survived their initial...
Woke Up Paralyzed After Surgery?
Uncovering Nerve Damage & Surgical Positioning Errors You went into the hospital for a routine procedure—perhaps an appendectomy, a hysterectomy, or bariatric surgery. Following the operation, your surgeon may even...
Choking Hazards: Neglect of “Mechanical Soft” Diet Orders
Addressing Neglect in Supervised Feeding for Residents with Dysphagia Nursing home residents often face complex physical and cognitive challenges that transform the simple, everyday act of eating into a...
Why Was My Baby Cooled? Therapeutic Hypothermia and HIE
Why Was My Baby Cooled? Therapeutic Hypothermia and HIE The birth of a child should be a time of celebration, but for many families, it quickly turns into a...
How Much Is an Indiana Malpractice Case Worth?
How Much Is an Indiana Malpractice Case Worth? When a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care, the consequences are often catastrophic. Beyond the physical pain, victims are...
Misplaced Feeding Tubes: Malpractice & Wrongful Death
Misplaced Feeding Tubes: Malpractice & Wrongful Death Feeding tubes, including Nasogastric (NG) and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, serve as essential life-support systems for patients who cannot swallow safely. However,,...
How Nursing Homes Avoid Pressure Sore Responsibility
How Nursing Homes Avoid Pressure Sore Responsibility Pressure sores—alternatively known as decubitus ulcers, bedsores, or pressure injuries—are one of the most visible and harrowing indicators of nursing home neglect....
Uterine Rupture: Malpractice & Birth Injuries
Uterine Rupture: Malpractice & Birth Injuries The birth of a child should be a time of celebration, but for many families, that joy is cut short by a devastating...
Cauda Equina Syndrome: The Cost of a Missed Diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome: The Cost of a Missed Diagnosis In the world of medical emergencies, we are often told to look for the signs of a heart attack or a...
The “Weekend Gap”: When Nursing Home Oversight Vanishes
The “Weekend Gap”: When Nursing Home Oversight Vanishes When a family places a loved one in a skilled nursing facility, they are often reassured by the professional environment they...