Do You Have A Case For A Missed or Misdiagnosed Broken Leg?

by Daniel Thistle | Jun 19, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

If you have ever suffered from a broken bone, you know that the pain is intense and can interfere with normal mobility, activity, concentration, and even sleep. Even the smallest bone fracture can interrupt your life, while larger and more complex breaks can be even...

Recognizing the Signs of Sepsis

by Daniel Thistle | Mar 2, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening bodily response to infection that, if left untreated, will cause accelerated tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Sepsis results in the hospitalization of more than one million people each year and is one of the leading causes...

Opioid Overdose Signs and Symptoms

by Daniel Thistle | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect, Pennsylvania

In emergencies where an Opioid overdose occurs, it is essential that the people nearby are educated on how best to respond. In these cases, it can indeed mean the difference between life and death. America continues to be in the middle of a severe opioid crisis. As...

Can I Sue for Wrongful Death from Sepsis?

by Daniel Thistle | Jan 12, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Wrongful death due to medical negligence affects countless grieving loved ones who are left behind to wonder if their family member’s death could have been prevented. When a healthcare provider’s negligence results in death, their family deserves justice. Thankfully,...

Can You Sue A Nursing Home For A Death From A Surgical Site Infection?

by Daniel Thistle | Dec 18, 2021 | Uncategorized, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect

Nursing homes do not just serve as a permanent residency for elderly people who can no longer live on their own. They also serve as a temporary residency for anyone who cannot return directly home after undergoing surgery in a hospital. In these cases, the nursing...

Do You Have A Case For Being Stuck With A Contaminated Needle?

by Daniel Thistle | Oct 28, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

Getting stuck by a needle in the hospital or some other type of medical setting can be a lot more concerning than having a simple needlestick injury. The needle could have been used on another patient who had dangerous infective diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B or C,...