Case Results: Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death

$1.2 Million Aneurysm On October 13, the Plaintiff, returned to her home from her employment suffering with a new onset, severe headache. She called her Defendant physician and requested to be seen. In response, the Defendant office made an appointment for October 17. At that time, the Plaintiff had the following signs and symptoms: she complained … Continued

$1.2 Million Pulmonary Embolus Resulting in Death On May 1, the Plaintiff’s Decedent experienced acute onset of severe shortness of breath, chest pressure as well as numbness and tingling in her arms while driving her car.  She lost consciousness and was transported to the Defendant Hospital by emergency personnel.  While in the emergency room, she … Continued

$1.07 Million Undiagnosed and Untreated Molar Pregnancy Lead to Malignancy In July, the Plaintiff presented to the Defendant for a gynecologic procedure.  She was diagnosed with a molar pregnancy and instructed to obtain three beta hCG studies and a chest x-ray before her follow up appointment in two weeks.  The Plaintiff underwent the chest x-ray, … Continued

$1.04 Million Surgical Errors On September 26, Plaintiff, a 64 year old male, presented to the Defendant Hospital and reported low back pain and symptomatology which had worsened. A prior MRI confirmed disc pathology at L4-5 and S1. After examination, the Defendant’s personnel advised the Claimant to undergo surgery for correction of his condition. After a … Continued

$1 Million Misdiagnosis of Angina On January 3, the Plaintiffs’ Decedent went to the Defendant Emergency Room at the Defendant Hospital complaining of severe chest pain radiating across her chest wall and into her back as well.  An EKG taken at this time was absolutely abnormal, and required health care providers caring for her to … Continued

$1 Million Aortic Dissection On November 7, the Decedent, age 43, saw the Defendant Physician. On presentation, the Decedent demonstrated signs and symptoms indicative of an aortic aneurysm/dissection (i.e. chest pain, evidence of pericardial effusion, aortic regurgitation, in addition to aortic dilatation). The Plaintiff alleged that the Decedent required a CT scan with contrast, an MRI … Continued

$1 Million Bowel Perforation In October, the 36-year old Plaintiff consulted with the Defendant Surgeon for abdominal pain. After examination, the Defendant advised the Plaintiff to undergo an exploratory laparoscopy for the purpose of lysis of adhesions. The Plaintiff alleged that, in view of the Plaintiff’s prior history of earlier surgical procedures resulting in the very … Continued

$1 Million Doctor Negligence Leads to Death From Undiagnosed and Untreated Aortic Dissection On November 7, the Decedent, age 43, saw the Defendant Physician.  On presentation, the Decedent demonstrated signs and symptoms indicative of an aortic aneurysm/dissection (i.e. chest pain, evidence of pericardial effusion, aortic regurgitation, in addition to aortic dilatation).  The Plaintiff alleged that … Continued

$1 Million Violation of Standards of Care Results in Death On March 21, the Plaintiff’s Decedent presented to the Defendant Ob/Gyn for a routine prenatal visit.  Upon examination, she was found to be 6-7 centimeters dilated, and was sent to the Defendant Hospital’s labor and delivery suite for evaluation.   The Plaintiff’s Decedent delivered her … Continued

$1 Million Doctor Negligence On April 2, the Plaintiff, who was 53 years old at the time, was admitted to the Defendant Hospital for elective cervical laminectomy. By April 16, the Plaintiff returned because her incision which was painful, red and draining purulent material.  Accordingly, the surgeon cultured fluid, which revealed a heavy growth of … Continued