Our Stories: First Hand Experience
After 25 years, we’ve seen our share of tragedies and triumphs –
and sadly, too many claims that could have been prevented had the negligible
parties exercised a little more caution and common sense. Here are some of the
claims and cases we’ve encountered.
Cancer Misdiagnosis
A 34 year old woman discovers a lump in her breast. A mammogram report tells her everything is fine. She is subsequently diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, because the mammogram was read incorrectly.
-- Read more about the failure to diagnose cancer
Meningitis
Meningitis can kill a child within 24 hours if left untreated, yet often doctors mistake the symptoms of meningitis for the common flu.
-- Read more about what happens when meningitis is misdiagnosed
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy devastates the lives of children and their caretakers – but did you know that it can often be caused by common medical errors?
-- Read more about cerebral palsy and other birth injuries
Hospital Negligence
Hospitals are supposed to be safe – yet 100,000 Americans die every year as a result of medical negligence!
-- Read more about medical negligence and malpractice
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Think the problems of asbestos have gone away? Think again – it’s estimated that more than 25 million people have been exposed to asbestos during the last half century.
-- Read more about the dangers of asbestos
Lead Poisoning
Did you know that even though lead hasn’t been allowed in paint for almost 25 years, it’s estimated that over 50% of children living in urban settings are exposed annually?
-- Read more about lead poisoning
Dog Bites
100 children are bitten by a dog in the United States each day – and most bites require serious medical attention.
-- Read more about the dangers of dog bite injuries
Car Accidents
Every day of every year 115 people die on our roads in America – that’s over 40,000 each year!
-- Read more about car accident cases
Motorcycle Accidents
80% of all motorcycle accidents involve injury or death – and most occur when other drivers fail to see the cyclist.
-- Read more about motorcycle accident cases
Consumer Safety
Have you ever imagined losing a limb because of a defective product? It’s more common than you think.
-- Read more about product liability
