Medical Malpractice

Giving birth is much safer than it used to be, but most Ohio mothers-to-be are aware that some complications may still come up during labor and delivery. In the age of modern medicine, most people do not expect women to...

About 50 percent of babies born in the U.S. develop a condition known as jaundice. If left untreated, jaundice can result in an infant suffering brain damage and even death. Because jaundice is so common and potentially deadly, doctors are...

When a medical emergency presents, timing is critical. In many cases, an individual's short and long-term prognosis depends on how quickly their condition is diagnosed and treated. In some cases, doctors fail to recognize signs that a patient is suffering...

Most people don't like going to the doctor and only do so when absolutely necessary. When a person exhibits odd symptoms or is experiencing pain or discomfort they often seek professional medical advice. Patients rely upon the skills and expertise...

From the moment a couple learns they are expecting a child, preparations begin. Sadly, some couples are forced to put their plans of becoming parents on hold as complications result in the loss of a baby during the early weeks...

Not everyone needs or wants cosmetic surgery, but imagine if you did. Some cosmetic surgeries, such as facial reconstruction, are necessary after a person suffers a serious injury, but most people assume that procedures like tummy tucks and liposuction are...

Surgeons are among some of the most skilled and experienced of all medical professionals. Often highly sought-after due to their skill level, surgeons are frequently regarded in the medical community as being among the elite. While the majority of surgical...

In recent years, there has been growing concern among many health care and safety advocates about the increase in hospital-borne infection rates. In response, hospitals across the U.S. and in states like Ohio have taken measures to improve sanitation and...

When you realize that it is too difficult to take care a family member for whom you love a great deal, it can be a worrisome decision to have them placed in a nursing facility or assisted living complex. But...

In years past, expectant mothers and infants often suffered injuries during the birthing process. Today, thankfully many concerns over birth injuries have been alleviated by modern technological advances as doctors and nurses are able to continually monitor the vital signs...

Individuals who are impacted by a medical emergency don't have the luxury of choosing when the event occurs. When an individual suffers a heart attack or stroke, time is of the essence and medical intervention is often necessary to stabilize...

When most Ohio residents think about the act of having a baby, images of a woman baring down in a hospital room typically come to mind. Increasingly, however, Cesarian births are becoming more routine. While C-sections may be more common...