We are not robots (as far as I know) but our bodies are nevertheless made up of compartments – muscles, nerves, and organs are bundled
If you handle personal injury or medical negligence cases, you have probably encountered a condition called “compartment syndrome (CS).”
A 2014 Washington Supreme Court case held that different health care providers, who are part of a “team” of hospital employees, can be collectively liable for a patient’s injuries.
A Brooklyn man is bringing a lawsuit alleging that there was a delay in treating his compartment syndrome, resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT or clots) is a common problem occurring after certain kinds of surgeries. This article analyzes claims based on deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli (resulting from the clots), including the type of claim that may arise, how to determine negligence, what kinds of experts are needed, and damages that may occur in such cases.
Medical negligence cases are often “battles of the experts.” With few exceptions, you cannot present a medical negligence claim without using experts. This paper discusses both the legal and practical issues involved in obtaining expert support in a complex case, including a medical negligence claim.
