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How is lung cancer diagnosed?

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Last Modified on Dec 27, 2018

Cancer is a word that nobody wants to hear. Sadly, though, many Michigan residents find themselves inflicted with…

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Medical malpractice: the importance of informed consent

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Last Modified on Nov 29, 2018

Preparing to receive medical treatment in Michigan can be scary. Some treatments are relatively minor, but others can…

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Common defenses to medical malpractice claims

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Last Modified on Nov 01, 2018

Although most Michigan medical malpractice cases result in settlement, those who have been harmed by hospital negligence need…

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Damages awarded in medical malpractice birth injury case

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Last Modified on Oct 18, 2018

Giving birth to a child should be something that fills an expectant mother with anticipation and joy. Although…

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Women giving birth at risk of medical malpractice

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Last Modified on Aug 23, 2018

Michigan women who are eagerly awaiting the birth of a child should be filled with excitement and anticipation,…

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Medical malpractice claim results in large recovery

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Last Modified on Jul 12, 2018

Michigan residents who are unexpectedly hit with a debilitating medical condition expect to be quickly diagnosed and effectively…

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We aggressively negotiate and litigate medical malpractice claims

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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2018

Although Michigan doctors take an oath promising to do their patients no harm, far too often, medical mistakes…

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Informed consent and medical malpractice

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Last Modified on May 31, 2018

Going to a Michigan doctor should not be a scary endeavor. After all, these medical professionals have spent…

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When should you seek a second opinion?

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Last Modified on Mar 21, 2017

Major medical diagnoses are life-changing events, which is why it can be surprising when people discover how rare…

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The dangers of using social media when fighting a medical malpractice case

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2016

Every person should feel confident in their doctor’s ability to treat them effectively. If you’re suffering from any…

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Recent tragedy highlights Michigan’s noneconomic damages cap

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Last Modified on Oct 17, 2016

As we’ve discussed before, Michigan law places a cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. The law defines…

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Who can you sue for medical malpractice?

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Last Modified on Apr 21, 2016

A medical malpractice claim is not necessarily against your doctor or only against the doctor. A nurse can…

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Medical malpractice suit in botched foot implant surgery

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Last Modified on Jan 14, 2016

Degenerative diseases can leave Ann Arbor patients with significant, life-altering health issues. When the bones and joints are…

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What is failure to diagnose and how are victims protected?

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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2016

Failure to diagnose is serious for any victim of medical malpractice. A medical mistake such as a failure…

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Should you be concerned about the risk of anesthesia error?

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Last Modified on Dec 11, 2015

We often write here on our blog about things that can go wrong due to a provider’s negligence…

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Serious medical mistakes call for serious legal action

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Last Modified on Aug 19, 2015

As we discussed in our last blog post, not all negligence is equal. Sometimes a medical provider’s actions…

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Understanding gross negligence in medical malpractice

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Last Modified on Aug 05, 2015

Last week’s post about the Michigan doctor who intentionally misdiagnosed cancer in his patients in order to bill…

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Michigan doctor intentionally misdiagnosed patients with cancer

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Last Modified on Jul 22, 2015

We’ve blogged in the past here on our Ann Arbor medical malpractice law blog about doctors who fail to provide…

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Doctor shortage could lead to medical malpractice

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2015

Michiganders who go to the doctor expect prompt and attentive care that will uncover any medical conditions that…

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A doctor’s duty of care in a medical malpractice suit

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2015

Victims of doctor error or surgical error often hear rebuttals like “doctors are only human,” that “everyone makes…

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