In a number of occurrences, people have gone in for routine or necessary scope procedures and come out with severe infections, repeat hospitalizations, IV antibiotics, and in some cases, death. The danger is not limited to one brand or one…
A defective or malfunctioning insulin pump does not just create inconvenience. It can lead to under-delivery or interruption of insulin, dangerous hyperglycemia, and emergency care. FDA reports on recent corrections describe hundreds of adverse events and dozens of injuries tied…
McEldrew Purtell is representing a child and her family in a serious birth injury case involving alleged failures to recognize and respond to fetal distress signs during labor and delivery. According to the allegations being investigated, the pregnancy became concerning…
Surgical mesh is used in many common procedures, including hernia repair and certain pelvic surgeries. When it works, it can reinforce weakened tissue and support healing. But when patients develop serious problems afterward like chronic pain, infection, erosion, adhesion, bowel…
A recent KARE 11 investigation reported that multiple Minnesota patients say they were left paralyzed or seriously injured after receiving spinal cord stimulator implants for pain relief at Nura Pain Clinic in Edina. According to the reporting, three patients filed…
A simple injection or blood draw is supposed to be “no big deal.” For most people, it is. But when a needle is placed incorrectly, a medication is injected into the wrong tissue, or an IV is mishandled, it can…
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® and Zepbound® (tirzepatide) have transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity. For many patients, these drugs are life-changing. At the same time, a growing number of patients have reported sudden, sometimes…
The FDA has confirmed a nationwide recall of more than 580,000 bottles of the prescription medication prazosin hydrochloride (1 mg, 2 mg, and 5 mg capsules) after testing found nitrosamine impurities above the agency’s acceptable limits—compounds that, with long-term exposure,…
Anoxic brain injuries are a type of Traumatic Brain Injury that is different from others, as they are not caused by a blow to the head. Instead, anoxic brain injuries occur when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too…
Of the many different types of personal injuries suffered by Americans each year, acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are among the most serious. These brain injuries are defined by a post-natal cause, distinct from those that people are born with or…
While eye drops are generally harmless, what happens when an eye product becomes contaminated and, therefore, harmful? For many users of EzriCare eyedrops, the answer to this question became evident.
Marcus Washington settled a medical malpractice case for $2 million to be paid to the estate of our client Tyrone Hanes. Mr. Hanes suffered from a catastrophic automobile accident that left him with chronic pain and physical limitations. There was some…
Medical misdiagnosis is a public health concern. Every year, about 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled because of it. If you or a loved one has been injured by a misdiagnosis, you need to understand your rights. Can you sue a…
Medical device manufacturers put shareholder profits ahead of patient safety when they mislead patients and physicians by failing to mention potential risks and side effects of their products. Some of these companies continue to market defective products despite evidence that…
Medication errors statistics are troubling. Every year, seven million patients in the U.S. experience medication errors, and 7,000 to 9,000 will die from the complications. In addition to the lives lost, these errors have enormous financial implications, costing $40 billion annually. Medication…
Receiving a cancer diagnosis has an undeniable impact. In mere moments, the focus of a person’s life can change from day-to-day responsibilities to facing a potentially devastating illness. The impact can become even greater when a person learns there’s been…
