$5.6 million recovered after mediation in a medical malpractice case involving negligent failure to diagnose and treat bacterial meningitis resulting in serious and permanent injuries to our 34-year-old client. Obtained a $4,623,924 verdict for the family of a 36-year-old wife and mother who died due to the negligence of Monticello Big Lake Community Hospital, now New River Medical Center. 72-year-old man suffers cauda equina injury following back surgery, results in bladder and balance issues. No wage loss but activities of daily life affected, no offer, verdict of $558,000, combined with prior settlement against co-defendant, total recovery of $783,640. Obtained a $4 million settlement for a woman whose doctor and clinic failed to properly treat her seizures. Our client developed seizures following an angiogram procedure. EEGs confirmed the presence of seizure activity and although two different types of anti-convulsant medications were used, the seizure activity was never stopped. Our client developed increasing confusion and cognitive impairment. She was transferred to the Mayo Clinic where non-convulsive status epilepticus was confirmed and the seizure stopped. Our client continues to exhibit cognitive impairment which prevents her from returning to her professional work. Represented a woman who suffered facial scars and depression when she requested a light chemical peel by a dermatologist who then proceeded to perform a deeper acid peel. Although our client asked for the procedure to stop when she was in pain, the doctor continued. After seven days of trial, the jury unanimously awarded our client $986,639. In October, 2009, a Hibbing, MN jury returned a verdict in favor of the parents of a 21 month old boy who died of a ruptured appendix that had been misdiagnosed on two separate occasions in the days prior to his death including an office examination on the day before he died. The jury found the defendant physicians negligence caused the toddlers death and awarded $1.275 million in damages. Represented a client who suffered serious injuries after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. The Minnesota Supreme Court held that hospitals owe a duty to patients to use reasonable care in granting hospital privileges to physicians. This duty exists even when the physician is not an employee of the hospital. This is the first time that an appellate court in the State of Minnesota has recognized a common law cause of action for negligent privileging. $2.5 million verdict involving a farmer who lost significant function of his bowel and bladder, along with use and feeling of both legs due to the failure of a neurosurgical team to promptly diagnose and perform surgery on a severe back condition. $1,050,000 verdict on behalf of a chemical engineer who suffered spinal cord injury due to surgical instrument, results in sensation and motor deficits. No wage loss but activities of daily life affected. $5 million settlement on behalf of a child with cerebral palsy. $9.6 million dollar settlement on behalf of a severely brain injured young woman. This injury occurred when she was rear-ended in a vehicle. The parties and details of the resolution are confidential. $4 million settlement against radiologists for failing to diagnose a brain aneurysm in a woman. Wrongful death of a married woman with no children, settlement in excess of $5 million. $2.5 million dollar jury verdict for wrongful death of a husband and wife. $11.1 million jury verdict involving a mother who suffered catastrophic brain damage because the ambulance failed to arrive in a timely fashion. $26.5 million verdict (plus 46% pre-judgment interest) for the wrongful death of a paraplegic man murdered by a home health aide. $7 million verdict against a hospital when a young psychotic patient with a history of epileptic seizures was not properly monitored, resulting in quadriplegia. $6.5 million settlement involving injection of inappropriate drug by interventional neuro-radiologist resulting in cosmetic injury necessitating numerous corrective surgeries. $5.4 million settlement for failure to appropriately monitor and treat known cardiomyopathy. $5 million settlement during trial for three plaintiffs in a pharmaceutical products case involving claims of cancer being caused by a drug. $4.4 million verdict against a medical clinic pertaining to a brain-injured infant. $2.8 million settlement involving the death of a man for failure to diagnose and treat sepsis. $2.5 million settlement against an HMO whose failure to diagnose a pulmonary embolus in a woman resulted in significant brain damage. $2.1 million settlement for failure to promptly administer antibiotics for kidney infection, resulting in death. $65,000 settlement for family of elderly gentleman who would have lived one additional year had his lung cancer been timely diagnosed. 2008 verdict of $1,123,448 in Wisconsin against anesthesiologist for placing a neck line in the carotid artery rather than the internal jugular vein resulting in a stroke in an elderly lady. Articles Hospital “Never Events”: Retained Surgical Instruments and the Legal Consequences Given the high degree of precision, accuracy, and coordination necessary to perform a modern surgical procedure, it is disturbing that surgical teams continue to fail in performing one of the simplest tasks in the OR: the instrument count. Modern Surgical Technology and the Danger of Operating Room Fire With the increase in the use of technology like electrocautery and surgical lasers, however, a new danger is beginning to garner attention: operating room fires. Wrongful Death Recoveries in the Era of the Modern Family When a loved one dies through the fault of another, Minnesota’s wrongful death statute provides a right of recovery to the decedent’s family. Some people – even some in the legal community – are surprised to learn that the distribution of that recovery does not follow the bright-line rules of Minnesota’s inheritance laws. Instead, Minnesota’s wrongful death law allows far more discretion. This provides a creative opportunity for cooperative families, but the lack of bright line rules can also result in strife. Risks and Benefits: Chiropractic Treatment and the Danger of Stroke The most potentially catastrophic risk associated with chiropractic treatment involves adjustment of a patient’s neck – also called a “high-velocity low amplitude manipulation.” This type of manipulation carries the risk that the patient will suffer a stroke, often with corresponding life-altering injuries. Blogging, Friending, and Tweets As demonstrated by the first true “social media” Olympics and presidential campaigns, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and other social media channels can effectively provide a means to communicate and obtain information—but have littered in their e-path a cautionary minefield. Remote Control Surgery Robotics are here to stay and doubtless will improve over time as does all new technology. The cost will come down and the experience level of operators will go up. There are, however, some potential disadvantages of robotic surgery. Recognizing Bariatric Surgery Medical Malpractice It is the responsibility of surgeons and staff to educate the patient and family on the symptoms of postoperative complications. Early recognition of these complications and meticulous attention to details are crucial for bariatric surgeons. A Perspective from Medical Malpractice Plaintiff Attorneys The relationship between doctor and patient is marked by a level of trust rarely found in other professions. This trust is the result of an age-old commitment by physicians to honor one basic creed: to place the interests of the patients they serve above all else. Enhanced Persuasion: Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence at Trial The most effective way for a lawyer to communicate information to a jury is through the use of demonstrative evidence. Minnesota Supreme Court Recognizes Cause of Action Against Hospitals for Negligent Privileging of Physicians Our medical malpractice lawyers represented a client in a case where the Minnesota Supreme Court held that hospitals owe a duty to patients to use reasonable care in granting hospital privileges to physicians. This duty exists even when the physician is not an employee of the hospital. Obtaining Justice When a Child Dies Representing a family in a childs death case can be a gut-wrenching experience. Tap into your own empathy and that of jurors to ensure that your clients get full and fair compensation for their loss. The Loss that Endures Some losses - of a loved one, a cherished activity, a dream for the future - leave a permanent void in a clients life. Creative advocacy can ensure that jurors understand your clients right to non-economic damages.
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