Sometimes a patient awakens from surgery and feels an unexpected comfortableness in a specific area of the body. This may be the result of surgically caused nerve damage. Nerve damage can feel like numbness or tingling and can be accompanied by a ‘pins and needles’ feeling and severe burning pain. If this has happened to […]

An HMO (health maintenance organization) is an organization the provides or arranges managed care for health plans. An HMO essentially acts as an intermediary for health care providers on a prepaid basis. A patient enrolled in an HMO managed plan must deal with requirements of the plan. One of the most typical requirements is that […]

A Doctor Failed to Diagnose my Son’s Appendicitis: Can I Recover Damages?Appendicitis occurs when the appendix fills with bacteria, causing inflammation and pain. If identified at an early stage, appendicitis can be treated by prompt removal of the appendix. Though patients with diagnosed appendicitis generally make a full recovery, the condition is treated as a […]

What if I was the Victim of a Serious Surgical Error?In the medical field, a “never event” refers to a shockingly egregious medical error that should never happen in a professional setting. The term was introduced in 2001 by the CEO of the National Quality Forum, a non-profit organization that works to improve healthcare quality […]

Anesthesia Allergies can Cause Serious InjuryLocal anesthesia is a fundamental part of modern medicine, allowing patients to be relatively comfortable during procedures that would otherwise be extremely painful. It is used to numb part of the body and is generally employed in minor surgeries, certain exploratory procedures, caesarean sections, and oral procedures, just to name […]

What happens when a Doctor Performs a Procedure without your Informed Consent?Almost every type of surgery or other medical procedure comes with a wide variety of risks. Some risks and complications can lead to injuries more severe than the original underlying condition. Medical professionals are required to provide patients with information regarding procedures including possible […]

Why are personal injury cases in Santa Rosa handled mostly outside of the courtroom?Statistics indicate that only about four to five percent of personal injury claims filed in the United States make it to the inside of a courtroom for a trial in front of a jury. This means, of course, that that parties are […]

What happens if they did not make sure I was out before starting surgery?Undergoing a surgical procedure can be worrisome as many different complications may arise and recovery may be difficult. The situation becomes exponentially more terrifying if the anesthesia administered to you was not enough to render you properly unconscious. An estimated 40 million […]

What are my rights if my doctor perforated my bowels during gallbladder surgery?Gallbladder removal is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. Unfortunately, like any other surgery, it also comes with the risk that a doctor can make an error and you can suffer serious injuries and complications. One such […]

Can I recover if my doctor failed to catch a hairline fracture on my X-ray?If you go into the emergency room or doctor’s office in pain and get x-rays, you should be able to expect that the doctor examining your x-rays would properly identify any injuries so that you can receive the necessary treatment. Without […]