Painter Law Firm

Subdural hematoma misdiagnosis in ER leads to aneurysm, brain injury

Doctor, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, and registering nurse negligence contribute to tragic outcome

Sentinel events occur more often than many healthcare providers would care to admit

Defense delay tactics include making frivolous objections to expert reports while enforcing a discovery stay

Point-of-care lactate testing is an effective screening tool for patients suspected of having sepsis

After multiple physician appointments, an ER doctor made the right diagnosis

EMT decisions and comments can set emergency treatment on the right or wrong course

This somewhat rare condition is dangerous and baffles some rushed doctors

Misdiagnosis after a motor vehicle accident is an avoidable risk of ER care

Nurses are trained health care professionals that owe independent duties to their patients

Freestanding imaging facilities are less expensive than hospitals, but aren't as prepared to deal with anaphylactic emergencies