Rocky River Medical Malpractice Blog
Government physician accused of misdiagnosing veterans
A 53-year-old Veterans Affairs pathologist stands accused of negligently misdiagnosing more than 3,000 veterans and falsifying records during his 12-year stint as chief pathologist at a VA hospital. Misdiagnosis caused by negligence continues to be a huge problem in...
Pregnancy safety initiative aims to help prevent stillbirth
Stillbirth prevention is a public service initiative that the Ohio Department of Health is taking very seriously. The state agency has partnered with Count the Kicks, a safe pregnancy campaign dedicated to helping reduce the number of pregnancies that end in...
Issues to address before labor and delivery
For many women in Ohio, pregnancy is uneventful until labor begins. Although a woman's body is often stretched and tired by the end of a pregnancy, there is a bright side at the end of the long days and restless nights as the woman can hold her baby in her arms....
What is a medical malpractice claim?
Unfortunately, some Ohio patients end up with an injury after they have gone to a physician for medical help. This can be medical malpractice and may entitle the injured patient to significant financial compensation. However, patients must first prove that the doctor...
Overview of shoulder dystocia
Sometimes, during a difficult labor, a baby may have one or both shoulders stuck in the mother's pelvis. Ohio residents should know that this condition is known as shoulder dystocia. In most cases, the baby is born safely, but in other cases, it may cause injury to...
Shoulder dystocia, a worrying birth injury
Sometimes, though not frequently, a baby born in Ohio may suffer a birth injury called shoulder dystocia. In cases of shoulder dystocia, babies get one or both of their shoulders stuck in their mother's pelvis. As a result, the pressure of the mother's body hurts the...
Understanding birth injuries
There are several complications that can occur when giving birth. Sometimes, during the birth process, the baby can suffer a severe injury. In many cases, this is called a birth trauma or injury. It is important to know what can cause birth trauma and what kind of...
An overview of Erb’s palsy
Some birth injuries occur during delivery, and one of them is called Erb's palsy. Ohio expecting parent should know that this condition affects two out of every 1,000 babies born. Erb's palsy is caused by damage to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that extends...
Best information on non-reassuring fetal status may be from mom
It could be argued by mothers here in Ohio and elsewhere that the most important part of a woman’s birthing team is herself. She has been carrying her baby, feeling him or her move, and making choices every day that affect the baby’s future, including the birth. When...
How common are surgical errors?
In the United States, medical professionals perform around 48 million surgeries per year. Since most practitioners have proper training, procedural risks are low. Yet, while surgical errors are uncommon, they remain a serious problem. As a patient, it’s crucial that...
