case-results: Medical Error

A young man was the victim of medical negligence after not being fully informed of the risks, alternative treatment options, and probabilities of success of the treatment plan for his Crohn’s disease, which exposed him to unnecessarily prolonged and high doses of steroids that caused him to suffer avascular necrosis, a condition that causes the death of the hip bones. The jury awarded compensation to the patient for his pain and suffering and his emotional distress.

A woman was the victim of medical negligence after not being fully informed of the risks of her vascular procedure, which was an unnecessary and unindicated intervention. The jury only deliberated for an hour before returning a verdict for the patient finding that the healthcare providers were liable for medical negligence, lack of informed consent, and fraud.

A woman suffered massive blood loss and profound brain injury during a routine spine surgery as a result of technical errors by the surgeon. She is unable to enjoy her family or perform her job any longer. She now requires 24/7 care for the rest of her life.