by The Lancione Law Firm | Sep 12, 2016 | Firm News, General Interest, Medical Malpractice
In hospitals and doctor’s office, you expect sanitary and sterile conditions. When you have a surgery, the tools used should be completely sterile; if they aren’t, then there is an increased risk of infection. When a hospital doesn’t take the steps necessary to reduce...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Aug 30, 2016 | Firm News, General Interest
Amnesia is a condition in which a person loses memories of experiences, facts and information. Some people lose their sense of self-identity, but in many cases, that doesn’t happen. Instead, they may not be able to form new memories or could have trouble with...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Aug 10, 2016 | Firm News, General Interest, Medication Errors
Some products can still be dangerous despite not having design flaws or issues in their manufacturing. However, if there are sufficient instructions on how to use them, those products should be able to be used safely by consumers. The problem is that some...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Jul 20, 2016 | Firm News, General Interest
When you’re seeing a doctor for a medical condition, the last thing you want to have to worry about is a history of sexual abuse or misconduct influencing your care. That’s a problem in Ohio, as this report points out. The news report shows that one Dayton-area...
by The Lancione Law Firm | May 12, 2016 | Firm News, General Interest, Medical Malpractice
At what point can a person sue for the death of a parent? Can children who were unborn at the time of a parent’s death sue for compensation for the loss of companionship? Each case is different, and if you’ve lost a parent, it’s important to speak with your attorney...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Feb 12, 2016 | Firm News, General Interest, Medical Malpractice
Those who are chronically ill are some of the most vulnerable people that medical providers work with. Failing these individuals can lead to severe injury or death. Patients who face medical errors can make claims for compensation, but is that enough? HIV medication...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Apr 27, 2015 | Firm News, General Interest, Medical Malpractice
Every state in the country has very distinct laws surrounding the filing of claims for medical errors. Many Ohio citizens are unaware of the specific laws and guidelines in the state which can directly impact their ability to file a valid claim or not. Understanding...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Mar 4, 2015 | Firm News, General Interest, Medical Malpractice, Medication Errors
The federal Food and Drug Administration has recommended that pediatricians lower dosages of the antiviral drug Valcyte in both the oral solution and tablet forms. The drug is used in to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) in children ages four months to 16 years who have...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Aug 1, 2014 | Firm News, General Interest
Most of us would like our doctors to be up-to-date on medical advances and to know that their knowledge and skills are regularly evaluated. Many physicians, however, object to programs and testing by specialty medical boards to augment their state medical board...
by The Lancione Law Firm | Jun 20, 2014 | Firm News, General Interest
Here’s an interesting story about a hospital in Ashland, Kentucky, just across the border from Ohio. The news describes a settlement in which the hospital has agreed to pay back $40.9 million to the government, because claims had been made that the hospital had...