Understanding Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits: Legal Options for Parents
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to move, maintain posture, control muscle coordination, and may affect learning, hearing, thinking and other nervous system functions....
Preventable Medical Errors: A Leading Threat to Patient Safety
Preventable medical errors remain one of the most serious challenges facing the American healthcare system today. According to the authors of Medical Error Reduction and Prevention, over 200,000 patient deaths...
Pediatric Malpractice: When Medical Errors Harm Children
Children are among the most vulnerable patients in our healthcare system, and when they are harmed due to medical negligence, the consequences can be devastating—for both the child and their...
Can I Sue a Nursing Home for My Loved One’s Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one is never easy—but when the death occurs in a nursing home under circumstances involving neglect, abuse, or inadequate care, families are left with far more than...
Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence During Labor and Delivery
The birth of a child should be a joyous milestone for any family—but when medical professionals fail to uphold their responsibilities during labor and delivery, the results can be traumatic....
Delayed Diagnosis in Medical Malpractice: When Waiting Too Long Causes Harm
A timely diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death, especially when dealing with serious medical conditions like cancer, infections, and neurologic or cardiovascular disease. However, delayed diagnosis remains...
Indiana’s Nursing Homes Rank Among Worst in the Nation for Staffing—What That Means for Residents
Nursing home residents depend on adequate staffing to receive proper care, but in Indiana, chronic understaffing has reached a crisis level. According to an IndyStar analysis of federal data, Indiana...
How Nursing Homes Try to Cover Up Pressure Sores from Families
Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are a serious sign of neglect in nursing homes. These painful wounds develop when residents are not properly repositioned, hydrated, or...
The Difference Between Birth Defects and Birth Injuries: Legal Implications
Bringing a child into the world is a momentous occasion, but when complications arise, parents may be left wondering about the cause and whether legal action is possible. One common...
Emergency Room Malpractice: Can You Sue for a Misdiagnosis in the ER?
Emergency rooms (ERs) are critical healthcare hubs, necessary to provide rapid and life-saving interventions. A misdiagnosis in the ER can have devastating consequences, ranging from delayed treatment and worsened conditions...