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...
Fetal Monitoring Errors: Preventing Infant Brain Damage
Fetal Monitoring Errors: Preventing Infant Brain Damage The birth of a child should be a time of celebration, but for many families, that joy is cut short by a...
Indiana Medical Review Panel: The Malpractice Process
Indiana Medical Review Panel: The Malpractice Process In Indiana, pursuing a medical malpractice claim is a marathon, not a sprint. Unlike a standard car accident case where you can file...
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...