Case Results: Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death

$2.5 Million Heart Transplant Required as a Result of Medical Negligence On the morning of April 13, the Plaintiff presented to her internist with complaints including, but not limited to, the onset of severe substernal chest pain, burning pain in the chest, shortness of breath, and pain radiating into her arms.  The Plaintiff was a … Continued

$2.45 Million Medical Negligence Plaintiff was a 38 year old woman with a medical and surgical history significant for uterine fibroid and ovarian cyst removals, partial bowel resection, cholecystectomy and lysis of adhesions. Plaintiff presented to a local hospital with complaints of abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with recurrent bilateral endometriomas and was instructed to … Continued

$2.35 Million Brain Injury as a Result of Medical Negligence On November 2, the Claimant was admitted to the Defendant Hospital for purposes of the removal of an abdominal teratoma.  At the time of the surgery, it was not known whether the teratoma was benign or malignant. Contrary to the standards of care, hospital personnel … Continued

$2.2 Million Epidural Abscess In January, it is alleged that the Plaintiff experienced severe back pain which required transportation by ambulance to a local hospital. At that time, laboratory work confirmed an elevated white blood count with a left shift — indicating an infectious process. Thereafter, the Plaintiff requested a transfer to the Defendant Hospital, which … Continued

$2 Million Anesthesia Error Causes Brain Damage On March 20, the Plaintiff’s Decedent was a 43 year old female who presented to the Defendant Hospital’s emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting due to a gallstone. Accordingly, on March 21, she underwent an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the gallstone, which was … Continued

$2 Million Failure to Timely Diagnose and Treat Infection That Lead to Wrongful Death The Decedent, a 33-year old woman, presented to the hospital for the delivery of her first child.  She underwent a cesarean section that resulted in the birth of a healthy baby boy.  Three days after delivery, the decedent experienced a fever, … Continued

$2 Million Bowel Perforations Caused By Surgical Error   On August 11, the Plaintiff, a 30 year-old gentleman, was seen by the Defendant because of unwanted abdominal fat. He was noted to be 5’9” tall and weighed 267 pounds. After a history and physical examination, liposuction was recommended. On September 28, 2007, Defendant GYN surgeon … Continued

$2 Million Death Resulting From Narcotic Intoxication Caused By Violation of the Standards of Care On July 20, the Plaintiff’s Decedent was admitted to the Defendant Hospital under the care of the Defendant physician.  It is alleged that the Plaintiff’s Decedent had undergone an above-the-knee amputation due to an injury he sustained, and was admitted … Continued

$2 Million Massive Brain Bleed On April 22, the Plaintiff’s Decedent presented to the Defendant Hospital emergency department with complaints of a new onset, intolerable, throbbing headache.  The Plaintiff’s Decedent indicated that she had never previously experienced the severe head pain which lead her to the emergency department on that date.  Additionally, she complained of … Continued

$1.9 Million Surgical Error Resulting in Death It is alleged that the Plaintiff’s Decedent, who was 30 years of age, had an abnormality known as primary sclerosing cholangitis — a condition which ultimately leads to cirrhosis of the liver and the need for a liver transplant.  As a result of the Plaintiff’s Decedent’s otherwise superb … Continued