How a Dislocated Knee Led to Amputation

How a Dislocated Knee Led to Amputation

Physicians’ failure to identify a ‘compartment syndrome’ issue resulted in a patient having her leg amputated. One does not anticipate slipping and falling when in the ladieswear section and consequently having to have a limb removed. Sadly, this worst-case...
Preventing Surgical and Medical Errors

Preventing Surgical and Medical Errors

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...