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When Surgical Positioning Goes Wrong: The Hidden Danger in the OR
In surgical positioning, the body is held in an unnatural position for an extended period. If done incorrectly, surgical positioning errors can lead to vital nerves and blood vessels being compressed or damaged. The result could be devastating injuries with long-term consequences, ranging from chronic pain and loss of mobility to permanent nerve injury.
Why Truck Crashes in Colorado Often Lead to Catastrophic Injuries
Colorado is a hub for commercial trucking. Unfortunately, this means it’s also a hotspot for serious truck crashes. And, sadly, these collisions often result in life-altering harm, especially when large, fully-loaded vehicles strike smaller passenger cars.
Anesthesia Mistakes in Colorado Hospitals: What Every Patient Should Know
Anesthesia is one of the most critical elements of any surgical procedure. There’s no room for error. So when mistakes are made, the consequences can be devastating.
Subtle Signs of a Stroke Often Missed in Colorado Emergency Rooms
When it comes to treating a stroke, every second counts. Yet, across Colorado emergency rooms, patients exhibiting subtle stroke signs are too often misdiagnosed, sent home, or left waiting as their symptoms worsen. These missed opportunities can lead to permanent disability or death and, in some cases, legal action.
Hidden Internal Injuries to Watch for After a Colorado Car or Truck Collision
Not all injuries are visible. After a car or truck crash in Colorado, victims often walk away believing they’re okay, only to suffer a medical crisis days or even weeks later.
Selecting Expert Witnesses in a Birth Injury Case
Birth injuries caused by medical malpractice can have a devastating effect on your child’s life and that of the entire family. Birth injuries can result in physical disabilities, brain damage, and learning disorders. Victims may also require a lifetime of costly medical treatment and assisted living care.
Colorado Sexual Assault Victims Have Three Years to Sue
On June 20, 2021, the Colorado State Supreme Court struck down provisions of the Colorado Child Abuse Accountability Act that sought to increase the amount of time that victims of assault have to file a civil lawsuit against their abusers. Generally referred to as the Act, the law allows sexual abuse victims to file civil actions against perpetrators and the organizations that sponsor them. The Court found that provisions of the Act were unconstitutional because they violated the Colorado Constitution’s retrospectivity clause, which prevents the legislature from “changing the rules after the fact.”
Shocking Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease at Denver Hotel
Legionnaires’ Disease in Denver Recent events at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Aurora raise serious concerns about Legionnaires’ Disease and other infectious diseases that may be encountered by travelers. According to a report issued by the Arapahoe Public Health Department on April 16, 2024, the first case of Legionnaires’ Disease was discovered on April 21, 2023. An additional five cases were reported in December 2023 and January 2024. Three of the victims were hospitalized in serious condition. One victim died.
What Are the Most Common Errors Made by Surgeons?
There is no excuse for surgical errors that cause patient injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, surgeons make countless mistakes that drastically harm patients every year.
Is Preeclampsia a Foundation of a Medical Malpractice Case?
Early detection and management of preeclampsia are critical for reducing the risks to pregnant women and their babies. Medical professionals must be vigilant in monitoring blood pressure and other symptoms to prevent the condition from escalating and causing a birth injury. When death or injury results because doctors, medical staff, or hospitals fail to follow accepted standards, it could be medical malpractice.
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