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The attorneys of the Mellino Robenalt, LLC work hard to share legal expertise with the community. Bringing you the most up-to-date information on surgical errors, medical injuries to children, and other medical malpractice issues is of upmost importance. We specialize in these types of cases, and regularly share our legal research to keep you informed.
Posted on: Saturday, June 30th, 2012
Many hospital and healthcare workers are faced with long hours and shifts at unconventional times of the day. This can affect nurses who are treating patients in hospitals, and could lead to nurse errors and medical malpractice injuries. How Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Nurse Errors? Many nurses work 12-hour shifts and may go without sleep for as long as 24 hours to adjust to their schedules. Their circadian rhythms can be thrown off, resulting in a disruption of the body’s clock. Nurses who fall into these patterns may experience: extreme tiredness; inability to cope with stressful situations; decreased reactions or [...]
Posted on: Friday, June 29th, 2012
Air embolisms can occur whenever pressure forces gas or air into the blood stream, although common situations where an air embolism occurs include surgery or intravenous injections. Air embolisms can have very serious consequences, depending on the size of the air bubble and the location of the bubble. If bubbles reach the brain or heart, for example, the consequences of an air embolism may include death. As such, it is very important for an air embolism to be treated properly, especially in emergency situations. Unfortunately, sometimes physicians fail to diagnose an air embolism. The symptoms of an air embolism should be a [...]
Tags: Air embolism, medical malpractice, medical malpractice attorney
Posted on: Friday, June 29th, 2012
If a truck driver texts before a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your personal injuries resulting from that accident. You will, however, need a Cleveland truck accident attorney to argue your claim. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck drivers who text and drive are violating a federal law that’s been in effect for over a year. This means that if your lawyer can prove that the truck driver was texting, they could face: civil penalties; fines; and any proceeding lawsuits made against the truck driver or truck company. People who text while driving [...]
Tags: Truck Accidents
Posted on: Friday, June 29th, 2012
Looking up to see if there has been malpractice claims filed against a doctor can be beneficial in two ways. It can prevent you from becoming the victim of medical malpractice and it can be used as evidence in another lawsuit for medical negligence, which is something aLouisville medical malpractice lawyer can help you with. The first is to look up and contact the state medical board in which the doctor in question is certified. Most state medical boards have an online presence, which makes searching for claims filed against medical professionals easy and accessible; however, you may also choose [...]
Posted on: Friday, June 29th, 2012
When you seek medical care from your doctor or a hospital in Cleveland, you trust they will provide you necessary medical treatment. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many people fall victim to medical malpractice resulting from a physician or healthcare facility’s failure to follow through with certain procedures. You may think there is no way to protect yourself because you don’t know what they should be doing to help you medically, but that is not true. There is a lot you can do, and you should do it whenever you receive medical care. For starters, you can follow these tips provided [...]
Posted on: Thursday, June 28th, 2012
An air embolism occurs when air bubbles form in the vascular system. Unfortunately, air bubbles can cause serious harm. These air bubbles can block blood flow to the brain and heart, which sometimes result in death. If you or a loved one has been harmed by an air embolism, discuss your legal options with a Cleveland medical malpractice attorney. Proper treatment for air embolisms is essential. One method of treatment is the use of a hyperbaric chamber. Only skilled physicians with experience using hyperbaric chambers should attempt this treatment as it involves increasing pressure in a chamber to cause the air bubbles [...]
Tags: Air embolism, medical malpractice, medical malpractice attorney
Posted on: Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Dentist’s Basic Education To perform dental services in Ohio, dentists must be licensed practitioners who hold either a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree or the equivalent doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree. Becoming a dentist requires a minimum of 2 years of pre-dental college work followed by 4 years of dental school. It’s important to know this background information about your dentist, so you can avoid the chances of being the victim of a medical mistake due to a lack of education. Dental Specializations Dentists who wish to specialize must spend 2 or more years in advanced training. To become board-certified [...]
Tags: dental malpractice lawyer, dental specialization, dentist qualifications
Posted on: Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
A misdiagnosis is a common form of medical malpractice that can lead to serious consequences. Not only is the patient at risk of not receiving the proper treatment, but they could also be receiving unnecessary treatment that leads to further complications. Although you may not be a doctor, there are 5 ways you may be able to avoid becoming the victim of a misdiagnosis in Cleveland, Ohio: don’t assume that test results are being passed on properly; ask for verification; ask for additional testing if you aren’t satisfied with the results or there is still no explanation for your symptoms; if there are multiple doctors [...]
Posted on: Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
An experienced Cleveland medical malpractice attorney understands that many religions believe medical intervention is interfering in their God’s work. For this reason, they may decline any medical treatment for injuries and/or illnesses. While this may be OK for adults to decide for themselves, as long as they are mentally competent to decide on such a matter, adults who decide against care for their children may be up against the law. Medical Neglect: When Religion Is Considered Imagine this scenario: A child enters an emergency room with a severe head trauma. The parents tell the doctors they do not want to [...]
Posted on: Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Prescription medication can help manage aches and pains, or certain types of medical conditions. However, safety is important when taking medication. There are a few things you should avoid, as they may lead to harmful interactions, dangerous side effects, or other serious consequences. The following are 5 things you shouldn’t do when taking prescription medication: store your medication in areas that are too cold or too hot; change the time when you take your medicine or the dosage without first talking to your doctor; use your medication past the expiration date; break apart or crush your pills unless you have been instructed [...]
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