The proper post-operative procedure for a gastric lap band surgery involves performing a leak test. A leak test is a standard, inexpensive, readily available diagnostic step performed specifically to confirm that no perforation or leak is present before a patient...
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Failed Hip Replacement Led to Progressed Staph Infection – Over $1,000,000 Recovered in Settlement
Sometimes after a patient undergoes a hip replacement, the hip can dislocate, requiring additional procedures. This risk rises significantly for revision surgeries, which in turn, typically requires different recovery methods and strict adherence to movement...
Negligent Monitoring and Mishandled Delivery Led to Severe Brain Injury – Over $10,500,000 won in Settlement
A vacuum extractor is a medical device used during vaginal delivery to assist in pulling the baby through the birth canal when labor is not progressing adequately or when rapid delivery is medically indicated. It consists of a soft or rigid cup that is applied to the...
Untimely Bowel Perforation Treatment Led to Patient Death – Over $425,000 Won in Settlement
The proper medical procedure after identifying a malignant sigmoid tumor typically involves the removal of that tumor in a timely manner to optimize recovery and survival. Especially when the tumor is actively bleeding, causing anemia, the timeline on removal could be...
Nurse Neglect After Brain Surgery led to Permanent Brain Injury – Over $10,500,000 won in Settlement
A Chiari 1 Malformation is characterized as a structural defect at the base of the skill where the lower part of the brain extends downward into the spinal canal. This crowding puts pressure on the brain and spinal cord, often blocking the natural flow of...
How improper trailer loading leads to serious accidents on Louisiana roads
Boats, ATVs, campers and heavy equipment travel Louisiana roads every single day on trailers of all shapes and sizes. Most drivers focus on the road ahead without giving much thought to how that trailer behind them was loaded. At highway speeds, a poorly loaded...
What happens after your loved one was in a fatal car accident?
No one expects to lose a loved one in a car accident. You may feel lost about what to do next or what legal steps you should consider. Understanding the legal process can provide some clarity during this incredibly difficult time. What steps should you take after a...
Neglect by ER Doctors led to Anoxic Brain Injury – Over $2,500,000 Won in Settlement
When dealing with pediatric patients, doctors have a responsibility to recognize the differences in how an illness can present in a child versus an adult. Symptoms for an illness can be different in younger patients, which makes it essential for doctors to fully...
Missed Bowel Perforation Led to Sepsis and Bandemia – Over $375,000 Won in Settlement
Sometimes when a pregnant woman is in labor, a surgical procedure called a C-section is necessary. During this procedure, a doctor will make an incision in the lower abdomen, the abdominal muscles are separated and the uterus is opened to ultimately get the baby out. ...
Doctor Misdiagnosis Led to Viral Myocarditis Death – Over $550,000 Won in Settlement
Doctors in emergency situations have a responsibility to act accordingly based on a patient's symptoms upon arrival. Especially in pediatric patients, it is essential for a physician to take abnormalities seriously because illnesses in pediatric patients may appear...


