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 | Law, Malpractice
Most clients Bell Law Firm works with do not want to go to trial. They’d prefer to settle their case for fair value and avoid trial altogether. While that happens fairly often, about 10-15% will ultimately be presented in a courtroom, in front of a jury and a judge. ... 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... by Bell Law | May 24, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Law, Malpractice, Science
When considering the potential dangers of undergoing surgery, a fire-related incident typically doesn’t make the list of concerns. This is because surgical fires, or operating room fires are relatively rare; with an estimated 550-650 occurring annually according...
