Hospital Acquired Infections
According to the CDC 99,000 people die annually from hospital-acquired infections. As Betsy McCaughey Ross, the former Lieutenant Governor of New York put it, “You
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Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Loses Certification Due To Salt Overdose
Originally Published Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA); February 5, 1998; Section: LOCAL; Edition: SOONER; Page: B-1 Steve Twedt, Post-Gazette Staff Writer A physician’s assistant who in 1993
Parental Questions Didn’t Halt Fatal Salt Overdose
Before a fatal overdose of salt was added to Zackery Gutierrez’s feeding tube at Children’s Hospital this summer, both of Zackery’s parents questioned the order,
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Increased Risk of Bile Duct Injury
An injury to the bile duct occurring during the course of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which injury results in recurring problems with the potential for permanent liver damage should be considered a case of possible medical negligence until proven otherwise. In general, when appropriate surgical safeguards are employed in the performance of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy there is no unintended injury to the bile ducts. Unintended injury to the bile ducts when it occurs is often a result of doctors having failed to employ those safeguards deemed appropriate for the performance of such a procedure.
Karen Tirimacco, Quadriplegic Awarded $1.15 Million
Originally Published December 28, 1995; Section: OBITUARY; Edition: SOONER; Page: A-13Sharon Voas, Post-Gazette Staff Writer Twenty years ago, Karen Tirimacco faced a bright future. The
Botched Delivery Results in Largest-Ever Blair County Verdict
In one of the most significant medical malpractice cases in Blair County history, a jury awarded $4 million to the family of Jacob Mayhue for life-altering brain injuries sustained during a botched delivery. The lawsuit centered on the improper use of forceps and a delayed emergency C-section that resulted in cord prolapse and severe oxygen deprivation. This landmark verdict highlights the devastating consequences of obstetrical negligence and the critical importance of timely intervention during fetal distress.
Lawyers: Verdict’s Just Right
Attorneys say Tyrone Hospital trying ‘to threaten and terrify a community.’ Altoona Mirror, March 8, 2006by Phil Ray and Greg Bock HOLLIDAYSBURG – Lawyers for a
Jury Awards $4 Million to 10-year-old Boy in Medical Negligence Case
This case was tried by firm founder Jerry Meyers (retired from the firm on June 30, 2021) & Paul Giuffre of Meyers Kenrick Giuffre &
Evaluation of a Birth Injury Case (Part 2)
In the second part of our guide to birth injury evaluation, we dive into the clinical and scientific defenses often raised by healthcare providers. This article analyzes common “hired gun” tactics, such as the “narrow window” defense and unproven theories regarding intrauterine infection (chorioamnionitis) and cytokine-induced brain injury. We discuss the gold standard of electronic fetal monitoring and how a meticulous review of medical literature can dismantle illegitimate medical theories used to deflect accountability in cases of obstetrical negligence.
Evaluation of a Birth Injury Case (Part 1)
This foundational article outlines the critical first steps in evaluating a potential birth injury claim, emphasizing the importance of timing and medical evidence in cases of birth asphyxia. We explore the nuances of Apgar scores, cord blood gas analysis, and the role of multi-organ system dysfunction in identifying oxygen deprivation during labor. By examining the technical complexities of prenatal and neonatal brain injuries, this guide helps families understand how to build a case that can withstand common medical defenses.