by Susanne | Jul 6, 2023 | Instructive Cases
The Legal Implications of Informed Consent in Chiropractor Malpractice Cases. Background The plaintiff, Lisa Kern, saw Benjamin Yokoyama, her doctor, in September 2003 and complained of soreness in her left shoulder. On October 3, 2003, she went to the Maple Ridge...
by Susanne | Jul 4, 2023 | Interesting Articles
With advancements in medical science and technology, testimony from genetic experts may become increasingly important in medical malpractice claims. Is the developmental delay in my child a result of a congenital defect or was it brought on by a lack of oxygen during...
by Susanne | Jun 29, 2023 | Instructive Cases
The family of a patient challenges the case’s dismissal, raising the question of whether the court should determine causation before the standard of care. Background On June 26, 1995, Patricia McArdle underwent surgery to undo a gastroplasty where two lines of...
by Susanne | Jun 27, 2023 | Interesting Articles
Surgical and medical errors often occur despite existing protocols and preventive measures. Personal injury lawyer, Meghan M. Hull Jacquin, discusses surgical and medical errors in an interesting blog post on the Howie, Sacks & Henry website. We have every right...
by Susanne | Jun 22, 2023 | Instructive Cases
Hospital staff fails to obtain informed consent, resulting in severe consequences for the patient. Background The primary plaintiff underwent gamma knife and shunt insertion surgeries in 2010 and 2011 to treat an arteriovenous malformation in his brain. In the years...
