Painter Law Firm

Bungled MRI, communication leads to man's permanent paralysis

Neurologist, pulmonologist, and hospital staff contribute to system failure

Communication errors create danger by allowing critical lab values, radiology results to fall through the cracks

Human and machine read scans will complement each other, improving patient safety

Spotting the signs and symptoms and getting prompt treatment are keys to preserving neurological function

Plastic/cosmetic surgery malpractice can cause disfigurement, nerve injury, and even death

When they aren't supervised, it sometimes spells trouble for patient safety

The standard of care varies depending on the circumstances

Vascular surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage diseases of veins and arteries

Around 800,000 people a year are hospitalized because of arrhythmias

Procedure allows sampling cerebrospinal fluid for laboratory diagnosis of serious conditions