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:...
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...
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...
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...
Hospital Malpractice: A Complete Guide for Patients
When we entrust our health to a hospital, we do so with the expectation of receiving high-quality, professional care. A patient’s well-being is often in the hands of a team...
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,...
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...