by Bell Law | Sep 8, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Science
Sepsis is considered a silent critical illness that can lead to organ damage and even death. In this installment, we identify tools for detecting the illness before it is too late. What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the...
by Bell Law | Aug 31, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Science
Several factors, ranging from the time of year to the day of the week, can affect how well a patient does in the hospital. In this installment, we look at weekends and a phenomenon dubbed “the weekend effect.” What Is the Weekend Effect? Published studies...
by Bell Law | Aug 31, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Malpractice
In 1999, a study by the Institute of Medicine estimated that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die every year from medical error. Later, in 2013, a study by Johns Hopkins patient safety experts put the number at more than 250,000 deaths per year. But, what causes medical...
by Bell Law | Aug 25, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Law, Malpractice, Science
A stroke usually comes from a blood clot in the brain. So how can a stroke lead to an amputated leg? Sadly, it’s not that difficult. One of two primary treatments for stroke is a thrombectomy. A physician punctures an artery — often the femoral artery in the...
by Bell Law | Aug 5, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Podcast
In How to Win a Trial Pt. 1, Lloyd Bell detailed the preparation that goes into trial – from client meeting and discovery to evidence procurement and jury selection. Now in part two, we’ll dive deeper into how to win a trial, and detail the steps to take in crafting...
by Bell Law | Aug 5, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Podcast
In How to Win a Trial Pt. 1, Lloyd Bell detailed the preparation that goes into trial – from client meeting and discovery to evidence procurement and jury selection. Now in part two, we’ll dive deeper into how to win a trial, and detail the steps to take in crafting...
