by Bell Law | Sep 29, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Science
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, “cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are actually not the same. Because both can be deadly and require immediate action, it is important to understand the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack. The... 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 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 | Jun 28, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Podcast, Verdicts and Judgements
Today, we conclude the story of Sandra Williams v. St. Francis Hospital, one of the most significant medical malpractice cases Bell Law Firm has ever been involved in. A Ticking Time-Bomb We called Dr. Thomas Walsh as the first witness, the surgeon who... by Bell Law | Jun 22, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Podcast, Verdicts and Judgements
Sandra Williams v. St. Francis Hospital is one of the most significant medical malpractice cases Bell Law Firm has ever been involved in. We represented Sandy for claims of medical malpractice that resulted after a neck surgery. Her case is one of staggering...
