Did you know that doctors are rewarded by insurance companies for keeping their patients' cholesterol and blood pressure below certain levels? For some patients, the benefits may not outweigh the risks because doctors are pressured to treat patients with drugs that...
Month: July 2015
Injured by a Doctor? You May Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
People make mistakes. Unfortunately, that means doctors don't always get things right - that's why the "practice" of medicine is called an art and not a science. If you've been injured by a doctor, either by an honest mistake or a doctor's negligence, you may need a...
Ex-Congressman Planning Malpractice Suit Against Federal Government
Steve LaTourette, an ex-congressman from Ohio, is planning to sue the federal government for malpractice. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, and contends that his diagnosis could have been made much earlier if he would have been given crucial...
Gerry Leeseberg Selected as “Top Lawyer”
It is with great pride that we announce that attorney, Gerry Leeseberg, was recently selected to be featured in the April issue of Columbus CEO magazine. In their notice to our law firm, the magazine stated that Mr. Leeseberg is "among an...
A Question about Misdiagnosis of a Child’s Rhino Virus and Infection
Q: I took my daughter to my local hospital and and they told me she had the flu. She was getting worse so I took her back and they said it was the same flu that would last 7-10 days. Didn't do any blood work on her. I followed up with family dr that Monday morning...
Can a bank be held responsible for costs caused by negligent misrepresentation during a debit card dispute?
Q: Can a bank be held responsible for costs caused by negligent misrepresentation during a debit card dispute? I will not have a problem proving the negligent acts. I have incurred delays and costs caused by their failure to follow the proper procedures in the...
Can I Get Sued for More Than My Insurance Coverage?
Q: If I carry the state minimum auto insurance but someone sues me in court for more, what happens if I don't have it? If I own only the clothes on my back, rent, don't own my car, have no assents, and live off of $1,000 Social Security Disability a month, am I known...
Can I Sue My Physician for Failure to Diagnose a Serious Esophagus Issue?
Q: Can I file a medical malpractice claim against a physician I used to see? The reason I ask is that while I was in his care I had some issues with strictures in my esophagus and at one point couldnt even swallow my own saliva. He told me I was getting better but I...
Can Tonsillectomies Lead to Death in Children?
The Case of Legge vs. Lees: Tylenol Toxicity, Impaired Metabolizers, Respiratory Depression, & the Death of Two Three-Year-Old Twins Tonsillectomies have often been considered routine childhood surgeries; they are in fact, one of the most commonly performed...
Columbus Dispatch – Ohio State hospitals turn away ER patients
By Ben Sutherly - Columbus Dispatch, December 30, 2014 Ohio State University's emergency departments have been turning away patients far more often in recent months as a result of overcrowding. From July through November, Ohio State diverted patients to other local...