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....
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...
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...
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS): A Birth Injury Guide
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a type of birth injury that occurs when a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium (the baby’s first stool) and amniotic fluid into the lungs...