Not every mother and/or father has a name for their baby when the birth finally happens. Some couples have that planned out in advance, while others prefer to let the moment strike them just right. But there are other situations where the medical emergency involved...
When someone heads to the hospital for care, they do so because they are facing an injury or illness that they need help with. While in some cases the condition that sends them there is not too serious, other times it can cause their lives to be on the line. Those who...
In a previous post we wrote about the legal settlement reached by the family of the Liberian national who, despite receiving treatment sadly died from Ebola. While the mania surrounding Ebola in the United States has waned for most, for those who actually contracted...
In an article found on our website we wrote about the issue of infections acquired while in the hospital. One of the infection types we wrote about in that piece is surgical site infection. In this post we will delve further into the topic. There are multiple...
Readers are likely aware that they can sue doctors when they or a loved one receive care that is considered to be below a certain standard. They may not realize however that in certain situations a hospital may be sued as well. In addition to being held liable for its...
Not all lawsuits a hospital faces have to do with the standard of medical care provided. When someone is hurt because of the condition of the facility, it is possible that the injured individual could sue the hospital. A couple recently did that very thing against a...
The Ohio Court of Claims has approved the settlement agreement reached by the parties in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The plaintiff contended that doctors employed by the University of Toledo Medical Center had applied radiation to the wrong sites, resulting in...
It is flu season in Warren County. It is flu season just about everywhere in the U.S. right now, and that could trips to the doctor's office or the emergency room. You may be surprised to see everyone working in clinics and hospitals wearing face masks. Medical...