Significant Medical Malpractice Cases

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ARTERIAL INJURY TO MINOR CHILD

The Plaintiff, a minor child, was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Defendant/Hospital.  A radial arterial line was placed to measure blood pressure and to have access to arterial blood for lab analysis.  When the hand showed signs of circulatory compromise, the arterial line was not removed.  After the line was eventually discontinued, the fingers turned black and self-amputated.  The Plaintiff’s experts contended that the failure to remove the line at the first sign of circulatory compromise was a deviation of the standard of care. 

The jury found in favor of the Plaintiffs.  The verdict with delay damages was seven (7) figures.

EMERGENCY ROOM NEGLIGENCE

The Plaintiff, a 46 year old man, reported to the emergency room with chest pain that was radiating into his neck and arm.  The decedent also had a history of hypertension and a family history of heart disease. 

The decedent was released from the emergency room and returned home.  Approximately four (4) hours later, he died of a myocardial infarction.  Suit was filed against the emergency room physician and the hospital.  Plaintiffs offered an emergency room physician and two (2) cardiologists who offered an opinion that the decedent should have been kept in the emergency room for further evaluation.

After six (6) days of trial, the case settled for seven (7) figures. 

MISDIAGNOSIS OF SHOULDER INJURY

The Plaintiff, a male in his 20’s, sustained an injury to his shoulder as a result of a fall.

He was taken to the hospital where the emergency room physician made a diagnosis of shoulder separation.

Suit was filed against the radiologist and the emergency room physician alleging that the diagnosis was improper and the emergency room physician failed to refer the Plaintiff to an orthopedic surgeon in a timely fashion. 

The law firm of LGKG offered testimony of an orthopedic surgeon who testified that the diagnosis was improper and that if the proper diagnosis had been made and a timely referral occurred the Plaintiff’s injuries could have been avoided.  The Plaintiff under went six (6) follow up surgeries without making a full recovery.

After five (5) days of trial, the jury returned a six (6) figure verdict on behalf of the Plaintiff. 

FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR MEDICATION

The Plaintiff, a female in her 20’s, was taking neuroleptic medication as a result of a psychiatric diagnosis.  It was alleged that the physician who ordered the medication failed to properly monitor the Plaintiff. 

Suit was filed against the physician for failure to monitor the Plaintiff and her medication.

As a result of the failure to monitor, it was alleged that the Plaintiff incurred tartive dystonia, a permanent neurological disorder.

The law firm of LGKG hired the services of a psychiatrist who offered an opinion that the Defendant/Physician breached the standard of care by failing to properly monitor the Plaintiff.  After discovery was complete, the case settled in favor of the Plaintiff.  

BIRTH TRAUMA

The Minor-Plaintiff was born with a diagnosis of Erb’s Palsy.  The law firm of LGKG alleged that the condition developed as a result of a brachial plexus injury during the birthing process.  The law firm of LGKG obtained the services of an obstetrician who rendered an opinion that the Defendant/Physician failed to properly maneuver the child during the birthing process.  Furthermore, it was alleged that the Defendant/Physician improperly applied fundal pressure to the mother. 

As a result of the injury, the Minor-Plaintiff was unable to use his right arm in a normal fashion.  After discovery was completed, the case settled in favor of the Plaintiff.

NEGLIGENT TREATMENT OF MOTHER DURING LABOR

The mother of the Minor-Plaintiff has been diagnosed with preterm labor. Notwithstanding the diagnosis, the Defendants failed to administer medication which would enhance the maturity of the infant's lungs prior to delivery. Furthermore, the Defendants failed to properly administer medications used to delay the delivery. Suit was filed against the physician and hospital.

As a result of the failure to administer proper medication to enhance the maturity of the infant's lungs and delay delivery, the infant suffered hypoxia immediately after birth which lead to brain damage which ultimately lead to the infant's demise.

The law firm of LGKG hired the services of a maternal fetal medicine expert who testified that the failure to administer the medication in a timely fashion was a breach of the acceptable standard of care which ultimately lead to the child's death. After a five (5) day trial, the jury returned a six (6) figure verdict on behalf of the Plaintiff.