After a successful and safe birth, there are still things that can adversely affect the health of the mother, including postpartum infections. Postpartum infections, or “puerperal” infections, are one of the leading causes of death among pregnant women, making them
Fluid around the heart, a condition medically referred to as pericardial effusion, can pose significant health risks for those affected. At LBL: The Medical Injury Law Firm, we recognize how distressing a diagnosis of pericardial effusion can be, particularly when
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a condition that is often misdiagnosed. The syndrome occurs when the nerve roots of the cauda equina, which is the lowermost area of the spinal cord, are compressed. The spinal cord ends at the upper
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that requires immediate action. A sign of preeclampsia is high blood pressure or a sudden spike in blood pressure during pregnancy, high levels of protein in urine (proteinuria), or other signs of organ damage. Preeclampsia
When you seek treatment for any type of medical condition, you assume that your doctor will provide the right care. Unfortunately, even the most experienced doctors can make mistakes. Some medical conditions are more likely to be misdiagnosed than others,
It’s hard to be sure if the reason you’re not feeling better is because your doctor made a mistake or because a treatment simply isn’t working. Some conditions may not respond to treatments created for others. For example, if your
Unfortunately, in our business, we see a lot of bad outcomes from poor medical care. As the saying goes, however, sometimes “the best defense, is a strong offense.” This is particularly true in the case of ischemic stroke. It has
There are two sides to the stethoscope debate: those doctors who say the listening device is dead or dying and those physicians who say the instruments are still useful and are likely to be important for years to come. No
It seems likely that many of our Covington readers could answer the question that was at the heart of a recent Medscape survey of more than 4,000 primary care doctors and specialists: Why are physicians sued for medical malpractice? The
A two-hour drive northeast of Covington lands you in Dublin, Ohio. The Columbus suburb is home to a family that recently settled a lawsuit in which they alleged medical malpractice caused the wrongful death of a family member. A 38-year-old
It’s common knowledge that in order to get helpful medical treatments, you must first be properly diagnosed in a timely manner. Unfortunately, a new study indicates that most Americans will receive at least one incorrect or delayed diagnosis in their
When a Covington patient is injured by a doctor, we don’t ask the physician to decide if he or she has done wrong. Doctors are simply human. They can’t be objective about what they do any more than folks in
