On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Monday, June 17, 2013
Nursing home abuse and neglect is more common than many families are aware of. Nursing home abuse can have a devastating impact on nursing home residents in Ohio. To address nursing home abuse, Ohio started an initiative to crackdown on nursing home facilities accused of abuse and neglect.
As part of the initative, investigators installed surveillance cameras in a nursing home in Ohio to see if nursing home residents were cared for properly and if there were any signs of abuse and neglect. While the investigators were prepared to possibly find mistratement of residents, what they found was much worse.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, June 13, 2013
Do computerized tomography (CT) scans increase the risk of cancer in children? New research suggests so. New research found that children in the United States may face an increased risk of developing cancer after having CT scans.
The study found that CT scans on patients under the age of 15 may have a higher risk for getting cancer, and that CT scans may be responsible for 5,000 cancer cases every year in the U.S. The study also reported that chidlren under the age of 15 who received CT scans of the head, pelvis, abdomen, chest or spine were more likley to be diagnosed with cancer in the future.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, June 10, 2013
Medication errors are very common in U.S. hospitals and clinics. While medication errors can happen with any type of medication, a new study found that patients taking blood thinners may be more likely to be victims of medication errors.
The study found that blood thinners caused seven percent of medication errors in U.S. hospitals. Blood thinners are commonly used among hospital patients as they help reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by preventing blood clots.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, June 7, 2013
Medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Medical negligence can cause medication errors, surgical errors, misdiagnosis and other medical safety issues that can lead to serious or fatal complications in patients.
When patients suffer harm or complications due to medical negligence, they may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital and health care staff responsible for their care. Before patients decide to file a medical malpractice claim, it is important to understand what medical malpractice is and when legal action can be taken.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Burn Injuries on Tuesday, June 4, 2013
With summer just around the corner, many people throw barbeques and fire up the grill. Grilling is a common sight in Ohio, especially in the summer. While grilling out is not usually seen as a dangerous activity, grills can cause serious burn injuries and even result in legal action.
Individuals who suffer a burn injury or other injury due to a grilling accident may be able to take legal action against the manufacturer of the grill as well as against the owner of the grill or homeowner where the accident occurred. There have been a few grilling burn injuries highlighted in the past, with the most recent grilling accident happening to a popular ESPN sports reporter.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Nursing home patients may be at risk for abuse and neglect, just not in the ways that many families are aware of. A new study found that many nursing homes are still using antipsychotics despite the risks they pose to nursing home patients.
The study found that nursing homes in Ohio and throughout the U.S. are still giving patients antipsychotic medications even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services created an initiative last year to reduce the use of these drugs in nursing homes.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, May 23, 2013
In a previous post we discussed how more children are being injured on amusement park and mall rides in Ohio. With the risk of being injured at an amusement park increasing for children and even adults, it is important for parents and families to know what legal options are available after suffering an injury at an amusement park.
Filing a lawsuit after being injured at an amusement or theme park can be very complicated, and there are many considerations victims and their families should make before taking legal action against an amusement park or other facility that offers rides to the public.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Premises Liability on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
With summer just around the corner, homeowners may be getting their swimming pools ready for some fun in the sun. While swimming pools provide many fun activities for family and friends, homeowners should be aware of the dangers pools pose to children and even adults.
Unfortunately, every year we hear reports about children drowning in pools, and what's worse is that these type of accidents can be prevented. Homeowners should take safety precautions to prevent these tragic accidents from happening. If precautions are not taken and someone drowns in a homeowner's pool, they could end up facing a premises liability lawsuit for not taking steps to keep their pool area safe and free from potential accidents.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, May 17, 2013
Many nursing home facilities feature memory care units that specialize in treating residents with dementia and Alzheimer's. While many families appreciate having their loved ones being treated in a special memory care unit, a new study has found that some nursing homes may not be caring for dementia patients as well as they should be.
More than 16 percent of nursing homes in the U.S. have a special unit designated for dementia patients. Nursing homes started offering special memory care units to help patients with dementia receive specialized attention and care. Unfortunately, these patients may be subject to neglect or abuse in certain nursing homes that do not have properly trained staff members working there.
On behalf of Gregory S. Young Co., LPA posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Surgery errors have unfortunately become more common in U.S. hospitals. Patient safety advocates are asking why surgical errors are happening and a new study may have found an answer.
The risk of suffering a surgical error may be impacted by the amount of background noise in the operating room, according to a new study. The study reported that background noises including talkative staff members, loud surgical equipment and even music put patients at risk for becoming a medical malpractice victim. This is because the background noise affects a surgeon's ability to clearly communicate with other staff members during a surgical procedure.
