Complex regional pain syndrome refers to a type of chronic pain syndrome that is thought to be the result of damage to the peripheral or central nervous system, typically after an acute injury to a limb. This is a vexing condition in which the malfunctioning nervous system produces signals that result in the perception of… Read More
Melanoma: Failure to Diagnose
A review of data from a physician owned professional liability insurer in the US that insures over 1,000 pathologists throughout the country reveals a recurrent problem in the misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose melanoma. A study done by the liability insurer of all pathology claims reported between 1990 to 2001 demonstrated that 8.6% of these claims… Read More
Succinylcholine-Induced Cardiac Arrest
What is succinylcholine? Succinylcholine is the generic name (brand name examples include Anectine and Quelicin) of a neuromuscular blocking drug that induces paralysis, and is often used to relax a patient prior to placement of a breathing tube (aka intubation or placement of “trach” or tracheostomy). In fact, rapid sequence intubation is commonly used in the… Read More
Could a Personal Injury Lawyer Help With Your Toyota Lawsuit?
If you drive a Toyota Prius, Camry, Avalon, Tacoma, Tundra, Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia, Highlander, Venza or RAV4, you may need a personal injury lawyer in the near future. Why? Toyota has now recalled over six million vehicles in the United States for sudden or unintentional acceleration issues and product defect problems. Federal officials have linked… Read More
Omaha Grain Plant Explosion Discussion
Most of us have heard by now about the explosion at an Omaha, Nebraska, animal feed plant that left 10 people seriously injured, 2 dead, and numerous others with minor injuries. Plant explosions occur too often and are extremely dangerous. For many, they have been deadly. Those who are lucky to escape with their lives… Read More
Misuse of Radiation Cancer Therapy
According to medical experts, 60% of patients in the U.S with cancer will endure some type of radiation therapy at some point during the life of their disease. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2012, there were approximately 800,000 new cases of cancer, and that translates to a lot of patients receiving radiation. Radiation… Read More
Meningitis as a Result of Epidural Injections
In March of this year, the Center for Disease Control announced a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis as a result of steroid epidural injections. Additionally, the CDC reports other patients who present with spinal or paraspinal infections such as epidural abscess, discitis, osteomyelitis of the vertebral bodies, and arachnoiditis near the site of injection. These… Read More
Keep Your Children Safe From Others’ Negligence on Halloween
Halloween may be the best night of the year for children: costumes, candy, and staying up past bedtime are an unbeatable combination. Unfortunately, it has become an adult party-holiday, as well, leading to sharply increased risks for the little ones from negligent and drunk drivers. In fact, as our Chicago auto accident attorneys know only… Read More
Investigation Shows Poisonous Chemicals Forced Into U.S. Homes
In the past several years, flame retardants in furniture, mattresses, pillows and other household products have become as common as the items themselves. Indeed, in many cases – and many states – the inclusion of these chemicals is now required by law. An investigation by the Chicago Tribune has revealed, however, that these laws were… Read More
Alcoholism and Medical Malpractice
New research has confirmed, yet again, that many physicians in high-stress professions – such as surgeons – suffer from alcoholism at alarming rates. Now, a new study has also shown what experienced medical malpractice attorneys such as those at Passen Powell Jenkins have long known: that this alcoholism leads to increased rates of medical error…. Read More
