What is anaphylaxis? And why is it critical to understand the signs and symptoms? Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction that can be deadly if not treated right away. In a previous installment, we explained how exposure to common substances like peanuts, latex,...
Have you heard how even a single peanut can trigger a severe allergic reaction? The reaction is called “anaphylaxis,” and peanuts are not the only triggers. In fact, many common substances, including drugs you probably have in your medicine cabinet right now, can...
A lawsuit we filed recently highlights the dangers of not obtaining a patient’s informed consent. There, after a small procedure had already proved successful in removing a cancerous tumor from the patient’s rectum, the surgeon convinced the patient to undergo an...
The medical malpractice action Shepherd v. Wellstar arises out of medical services negligently rendered on Skyla Shepherd from March 3, 2020 through April 8, 2020. To view the full complaint, click here.
“Face the Jury” is a podcast dedicated to all issues involving medical malpractice – what it is, how to spot it and how to prevent it while protecting yourself and your family. Today we welcome back to the show my friend Josh Koskoff, a trial lawyer from...
