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The number of accidents involving semi-tractor trailers in Indiana and around the country has risen by about 33% in just the last 10 years according to government crash figures, and many of the road users killed or seriously injured in commercial vehicle collisions each year are struck from behind. Accidents involving commercial vehicles that struck the rear-ends of passenger cars,…
The medical profession enjoys lots of respect from the public. People literally trust their doctors and surgeons with their lives. They take their advice about treatment options seriously, because they believe in the medical profession and the wisdom of the FDA. This explicit trust is one reason it feels like such a violation when defective drugs and medical devices are exposed. Patients…
There has been significant research conducted regarding the rate of diagnostic radiology errors. It is estimated that radiologists experience a 3-5% error rate annually, and these cases result in 75% of the medical malpractice cases filed. The numbers are staggering While 3-5% may not seem like a huge number, it means that an estimated 40 million diagnostic errors occur globally…
Indiana residents might not know that March and April saw a reduction nationwide in the number of cars on the road. However, the National Safety Council estimates that even though the number of motor vehicle fatalities went down during that time, the fatality rate actually went up. The NSC made a preliminary study of traffic crash death data for April…
Rob Dassow is proud to have been part of the trial team responsible for securing a $4.69 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson in St. Louis on behalf of 25 women who developed ovarian cancer after daily use of Johnson’s Baby Powder. Johnson & Johnson appealed the verdict, and a Missouri appellate court has unanimously upheld $2.11 billion of a…
Patients who find themselves facing a surgical procedure likely think about the cost associated with the medical bills they will accrue and the obvious risks of being put under anesthesia. However, surgery patients in Indiana may also need to consider the additional risk of taking home hospital property inside their own bodies. Between 4,500 and 6,000 such incidents happen every…
An individual in Indiana who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer is in a tough spot. Since their condition is rare, the medical community does not necessarily have access to enough clinical trial and research opportunities. Professionals in the medical field continue to research and push forward in hopes of finding elusive cures. For the patient with…
Some Indiana residents may know that black people have the lowest life expectancy of any major group in this country. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty and the resulting lack of access to health care. Not only that, but black patients are also subject to misdiagnoses because of insufficient education and training on the part of…
Cancers are among the most misdiagnosed of conditions in Indiana. However, the reason behind the errors may differ. Some can be misdiagnosed because they are so rare. For example, around 300 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ear cancer each year while on the other hand some 250,000 cases of breast cancer arise. Different kinds of ear cancer Most…
Cancers of the larynx or trachea have both been related to smoking, but they are very different in terms of how common they are. They can also develop rapidly and a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose can cause severe damages for those in Indiana who have tracheal or laryngeal cancer. According to one doctor, approximately 33% of the annually diagnosed…