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...
Wheelchair Injuries: 9 Types of Nursing Home Neglect
For individuals with limited mobility, a wheelchair is not just a piece of equipment; it is a key to independence, dignity, and quality of life. When properly managed, it enables...
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,...
Choosing a Medical Malpractice Attorney: What You Need To Know
Medical malpractice can have life-altering repercussions, leaving you or a loved one with lasting injuries, emotional trauma, and mounting medical bills. The thought of navigating a complex legal battle can...
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...
Indiana Law Protecting Deadly Nursing Homes Challenged
ROCHESTER, IN– The family of a patient of Life Care Center of Rochester who died after suffering a serious head injury has filed a nursing home neglect and wrongful death...