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....
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...
Nursing Home Liability for Wandering & Elopement Incidents
Placing a loved one in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility is a difficult and often emotional decision, driven by the desire to provide the best possible care. Families...
Indiana Surgical Error Lawsuit: Medical Malpractice Claims
Introduction Surgery is supposed to help patients heal, restore mobility, or even save lives. While most procedures are successful, sometimes preventable mistakes occur in the operating room. When that happens,...
How Long Do You Have To Sue A Nursing Home?
Ask An Expert: How Long Do I Have To Sue A Nursing Home? A question we are often asked is: “how long do I have to sue a nursing home?” ...
Why Reporting Nursing Home Abuse Helps
When you are considering reporting nursing home abuse or neglect, know that your complaint can help in a number of important ways. When state investigators receive a complaint, they have significant...