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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CAUSED BY OPERATING ROOM ERRORS

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Guest Blog Post: Medical Malpractice Lawyers RI – d’OLIVEIRA & ASSOCIATES

Surgical Errors Leading to Malpractice

Data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics show that approximately 50% of medical malpractice lawsuits are against surgeons. Surgical errors occur when the surgeon or the surgical staff fails to exercise due care and demonstrate the required skill in performing surgeries. While these are often associated with the difficulty of a procedure, errors still occur even when performing routine surgeries and even under the guidance of experienced surgeons. This may be caused by a number of other factors such as inattentiveness, fatigue, poor pre-operative planning, miscommunication, or pure negligence.

Many Factors Can Lead to Medical Malpractice in Surgery

Among the most common errors that occur during the surgery include errors involving anesthesia, the use of unsanitary surgical tools, wrong incision type, organ punctures, wrong site surgery, delayed surgery, prolonged surgery, severing a nerve, causing internal bleeding, using the incorrect procedure, leaving foreign objects or surgical equipment (such as stitches and sponges) in the patient’s body, excessive scarring, burns, and transfusing blood from the wrong or an improper donor. Post-surgery errors include substandard monitoring of patient recovery. These errors not only cause delayed healing, but can also cause other severe consequences such as internal bleeding, pressure sores, drug reactions, respiratory instability, cardiovascular complications, blood clot formation, and healing complications. Disabilities of a permanent nature may also be caused. Surgical errors are most common in childbirth, cardiothoracic operation, thoracic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and plastic surgery.

You may want to share with a Rhode Island medical malpractice lawyer

For a medical malpractice lawsuit, it may be important to prove that the surgeon or healthcare professional has been negligent during or after the surgery, and that an actual injury or damage has been caused by the surgical error. A surgeon may be negligent if it is proved that no reasonable doctor would have acted the same way under the same circumstances.

Do you need a RI Medical Malpractice Attorney?

If you or a loved one have suffered because of a mistake made during surgery, you may want to speak with an attorney regarding a potential claim. d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C, Rhode Island personal injury lawyers, are working with some of the leading lawyers handling Medical Malpractice.

Please contact the law offices of d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C. at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.

d’Oliveira & Associates: 250 EDDIE DOWLING HWY. WOONSOCKET, R.I. 02896 (401) 762-4006

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Memorial Day Drivers Urged to be Cautious

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Memorial Day weekend has traditionally been of the most dangerous weekends on Utah’s roads, and if the trends of this year continue, we may see more of the same. The Utah Department of Transportation reports there have already been 74 fatalities on Utah’s roads thus far in 2012, up from 72 at the end of May last year. Said Robert Hall, director of traffic and safety for the Utah Department of Transportation, “We’re now trending above last year’s fatality numbers, which is a very disturbing trend.” Fatalities have been down 37% since the year 2000, though it appears this year may prove different.

With 6 major constructions going on across Utah right now, drivers need to watch for cones, signs, decreased speed limits, and temporary traffic signals. There have already been 2 deaths in construction zones so far this year, and millions are expected to travel by vehicle over the course of the next few days. For your sake and the sake of others, please be careful and vigilant while you drive.

If you or a loved one is involved in a car accident over Memorial Day due to the negligence of another, contact an auto accident attorney to discuss your case. The Christensen Law Firm will help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us today at (801) 506-0800.

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Salt Lake City Woman in Fatal Accident

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Salt Lake City Woman in Fatal Accident

An accident occurred this morning in Bountiful when a woman drifted out of her lane into oncoming traffic and hit a pickup head-on. The woman, Marlene Andrew of Salt Lake City, was slumped over her steering wheel just before the accident occurred, witnesses say. Woods Cross Police Chief Greg Butler said that investigators believe she may have suffered from a medical condition, but an autopsy will determine whether the cause of death was the accident or a possible condition. The driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries and was released at the scene of the accident.

Our condolences go out to the Andrew family and hope they may find answers and receive some measure of peace in the weeks to come.

This unfortunate accident may be the 75^th death already this year while on Utah’s freeways. This surpasses last year’s total at the end of the May, and Memorial Day weekend, typically one of the worst in terms of road casualties, has not yet passed.

In you or a loved one has been involved in an accident caused by another’s negligence, call a personal injury attorney in Utah today. The attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm will meet your legal needs while you mend your physical and emotional wounds. Call us today at (801) 506-0800.

The Christensen Law Firm, PLLC is a Utah personal injury law firm and is not representing any of the persons mentioned in this incident at the time of writing/posting. The information reported in this article is taken directly from media sources, and any perceived inaccuracies should be attributed to those sources. If you believe that the information is inaccurate and you would like it changed, or if you or a loved one was mentioned in this article and you would like it removed entirely, please contact us and we will accommodate your request.

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Farmington Woman Dies in Fall

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

An accident occurred yesterday when a Farmington woman, returning from her friend’s house in Bountiful, fell off a steep embankment while driving and died. Mist Moore Affleck, not from the area and thus unfamiliar with the surroundings, took her vehicle too close to the edge of her friend’s driveway and fell off the side, tumbling 30 foot down a tiered rock wall to her death. A passerby noticed the vehicle several minutes after the incident occurred and called 911, but to no avail, the vehicle having crushed Ms. Affleck.

Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Ms. Affleck. This is truly an unfortunate accident and a loss for many.

In the event that another party was found liable for such an accident, acting in negligence, a Utah injury attorney would be able to the help the family of the deceased recover compensation for the death of their loved one. Such compensation would allow them to better pay the medical, funeral and other costs that mount following fatal accidents. Contact the personal injury attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm should you or someone you know have such a need.

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2 Payson Boys Struck by Vehicle While Cycling

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Two brothers were struck by an SUV Thursday evening in Payson while riding a single bicycle together. One brother, 6 years old, was apparently riding on the back pegs while his older brother, 12, was pedaling. The pair attempted to turn left onto 930 West while riding on 1400 South when they were struck by a full-size SUV. The boys were both taken to Mountain View Hospital, where soon after the younger was flown to Primary Children’s Hospital. Police do not believe that any form of substance impairment or speed contributed to the event, and it is still under investigation.

Our hearts go out to the family of these two brothers. We wish for their swift recovery and hope that they be able to rejoin their family soon.

A personal injury attorney in Utah helps those who have been injured due to another’s negligence receive necessary compensation. Money can never replace neither life nor limb, but it can help to pay necessary medical bills that often pile up following such accidents. Call the Christensen Law Firm today at (801) 506-0800 to speak with an attorney that listens and cares.

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Owners Sets Pit Bull on Wheelchaired Man in Salt Lake City

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

A Salt Lake City man is reported to be recovering from injuries recently sustained in a dog bite attack. Michael Burdett was involved in an incident in which the owner of a 60 pound pit bull mix, Aaron Thomas, purportedly commanded the animal to attack Burdett, inflicting injury to his arms, legs and stomach. Thomas claims that Burdett tried to run him over with his motorized wheelchair and thus the impetus for urging his dog to attack him; the use and return of a cell phone to its proper owner may also have caused the rift between these two men. Regardless, Thomas has been arrested on assault charges and his dog is being held at the Animal Serves kennel in Salt Lake City. The injured man in the incident, Burdett, does not want the dog to be put down, saying that it wasn’t the dog’s fault that the event occurred.

It is unfortunate that put bills should be vilified for their fierce loyalty to their owners, to the extent that they would attack someone or something else at his/her command. Dogobedienceadvice.com cites the bulldog as being “very playful and gentle,” but “can’t shake off their ‘bad dog’ image.’“ As admitted by the victim of the accident itself, this was a negligent act on the part of the owner and not the animal.

A Utah dog bite lawyer is able to help victims such as the one above to receive compensation for their losses, which often are more than physical. The emotional trauma that may accompany physical disfigurement must be compensated for. Contact an advocate at the Christensen Law Firm that cares at (801) 506-0800.

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Mother Dies in ATV Accident; Daughter Injured

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

An ATV accident occurred this weekend in which a woman was killed and her daughter injured. The incident occurred in the Iron Spring Campground in Ashley National Forest, a popular spot for ATV’ing. Apparently, the woman and her daughter were riding as part of a group of family and friends when her ATV flipped backward over a steep incline. The woman, who was not wearing a helmet, died at the scene of the accident; her daughter was wearing a helmet at the time. Paramedics took more than 45 minutes to get to the scene of the accident due to the terrain.

Perhaps a weekend away with friends and family to honor the mothers in our lives turned into a truly tragic event. On behalf of the Christensen Law Firm, we extend our condolences to the family of this woman.

The families of those killed in accidents often have a right to receive compensation under a personal injury claim, as long as a party may be identified as being responsible for the incident through negligent behavior. A Utah personal injury attorney at the Christensen Law Firm would be prepared to aid you in identifying the best course of action to take. Call us today at (801) 506-0800 to receive a free consultation with an experienced advocate that cares about you and your situation.

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TRAX Fatality in South Salt Lake

Monday, May 14th, 2012

An accident occurred this morning in South Salt Lake when a northbound TRAX train struck a woman and inflicted fatal injuries. The accident occurred at 188 W 3900 S at the Meadowbrook station. The victim, who was said to be in her mid-20’s, was taken to the hospital following the accident but to no avail. Police are not immediately sure of the reasons for which the accident occurred, but they are investigating the possibility that perhaps the woman was distracted, either by a cell phone or some other means, and this caused her to enter the path of the train. KSL reports that a cell phone case and a lunch bag were found on the platform at Meadowbrook station.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the woman killed in this accident. Perhaps in the coming days and weeks investigators will be able to understand better the reasons for which the accident occurred, and through this some measure of peace may be achieved for those particularly affected by the incident.

The Christensen Law Firm specializes in accidents such as these, in which a pedestrian is injured or killed. A pedestrian accident attorney can help either the injured individual, or the family of the deceased in the case of death, to receive the necessary compensation that will pay for medical and other necessary bills. Call us today at (801) 506-0800 should you or a loved one find yourself in need of such an advocate.

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Skimping on your UM/UIM Coverage is a Really Bad Idea

Monday, May 14th, 2012

You are looking to get car insurance and your insurance agent asks you about UM/UIM coverage. Then you wonder what exactly is UM/UIM and why do I need it on my auto insurance policy.
UM is uninsured motorist coverage and will provide benefits to car accident victims to help pay for their injuries in the event that the other driver does not have auto insurance while UIM is if they don’t have enough insurance.
Now that we have covered what this is, now let’s discuss why you need it. With the current economic turmoil that Americans are suffering, there are more and more drivers on the road only carrying state mandated minimum liability coverage limits because this is simply all they can afford or foolishly driving around completely uninsured.
Now this puts a car accident victim in a quite a predicament. For example, you and your two children are on the way to school and your vehicle is struck at an intersection severely injuring all three of you to the point medical treatment involves surgical procedures and prolonged physical therapy. The medical expenses and your lost wages total over $100,000.
If that driver has no auto insurance, your UM coverage would kick in to help you out.
If that driver only has $65,000 in coverage, your UIM coverage would be available to pay the difference.
Without adequate UM/UIM coverage, you could be left with unpaid medical bills which could cause financial devastation for you.
You may be surprised at how low the cost of UM/UIM coverage can be and you should consider upping your limits to the maximum possible to fit your budget. This protection can be priceless in the long run to protect you and your family from unsafe drivers.
If you are a victim of a car accident, you should not battle the insurance company alone as their goal is to pay out the minimum possible. An experienced personal injury attorney can take this burden off your shoulders and fight for you so you can concentrate on recovering from your injuries.

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Man Charged in Drug-Related Accident Fatalities

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

A 46-year-old truck driver is facing multiple charges for an accident that occurred in March in which two women were killed. The driver, Michael Douglas Steele, is being charged with driving under the influence of methamphetamines and having several faulty brakes. Steele apparently hit two women, Andrea Fuguel and Erika Warneke, while driving through West Valley City; both women later died at a local hospital. A glass pipe was discovered in Steele’s truck, and he also tested positive for methamphetamines.

We express our condolences to the families of those killed in the accident. The deaths of these two women seem particularly difficult, as life was quite literally taken from them in an accident that could have been prevented. How unjust it is that individuals cannot be responsible enough to acknowledge that taking certain substances into one’s body impairs and affects judgment, and so often affects many others. The law will have to do what this man did not do—hold himself responsible. But the law can never bring back lost loved ones.

The Christensen Law Firm exists to help individuals receive just compensation in the event that their loved ones are taken from them through the negligence of another. Call an auto accident attorney in Salt Lake City at (801) 506-0800 to have a free consultation regarding your potential personal injury claim.

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