On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 24, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Patients in Michigan probably expect that the hardest medical diagnoses are rare ones. Malpractice records point in a different direction, however. For example, over 35% of ophthalmological misdiagnoses involve the retina. Of those, 29% are related to detached...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Failure To Diagnose, Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is scary to patients in Michigan and throughout the country. When people are sick or injured, they place their trust in the professionals who are caring for them. Of course, not everyone recovers perfectly, but knowing that continuing medical...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Aug 22, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Shoulder dystocia is a condition associated with the birthing process. It occurs when the mother’s pelvis injures one or both of a baby shoulders during the process of labor. If this happens, your health care provider in Michigan may try to move your body into a more...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Jun 26, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Cancers can be frequently misdiagnosed, especially the rare ones. Michigan residents, especially those who smoke, should know about laryngeal cancer and tracheal cancer: that is, cancer that affects the voice box and the windpipe. Though they resemble lung cancer,...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Men possess breast tissue and the lobules (milk-producing glands) and ducts to carry the milk to the nipple. Naturally, these ducts and glands are nonfunctional in most men, but their presence does make men vulnerable to the possibility of developing breast cancer....
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Apr 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Michigan residents may not be aware that the feet are susceptible to cancer, but they are. Not all cancers are the result of sun exposure, after all. Some arise because of genetics, viruses or exposure to certain chemicals. Below are three common types of cancer that...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Apr 6, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome affects up to 3 million people nationwide according to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center at the National Institutes of Health. People in Michigan with the condition likely experienced difficulty when seeking...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
The worst-ranked hospitals in Michigan and across the United States have gotten significantly worse according to a new study by the nonprofit Leapfrog Group. The research was released at the end of 2019. For the study, Leapfrog researchers analyzed data collected from...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Feb 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
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On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Jan 8, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
We rely on physicians to handle our health with care and deliver us from illness. But long schedules, high stress and overworking can all lead to deadly consequences. Over half of physicians report symptoms of burnout, which can result in serious medical errors. When...
