Posts by Jonathan Petty
How Long After a Settlement Do I Get Paid?
Once you agree to a settlement for your personal injury claim or lawsuit, you should receive your settlement check in the next few weeks. The reason for this is because the defendant’s insurance company is required to pay you in a prompt manner. If they ignore you, do not keep you updated, or delay your…
Read MoreFDA Announces Recall of Inari Medical Catheter
The FDA recently announced a Class I recall of Inari Medical’s ClotTriever XL catheter after reports linked it to six deaths and four injuries. Because of the serious potential complications with the device, patients and providers who use the ClotTriever XL should review the potential risks and new instructions that the FDA released. Those who…
Read MoreWhy Are Juries Awarding Huge Medical Malpractice Verdicts?
Medical malpractice is complex and highly challenging to prove. Yet, 2023 was a record year for eye-popping medical malpractice verdicts in the U.S. According to Medscape, juries awarded $10 million or more in 57 medical malpractice lawsuits in 2023, and over half of those reached $25 million or more. Here are some examples: In December…
Read MoreProfemur Artificial Hips Keep Breaking Inside of Patients
Over the past several years, many individuals across the United States had new Profemur artificial hips put in. While they thought that they would be able to gain some of their quality of life back with these artificial hips, the devices broke within a few short years. As a result, some of these patients found…
Read MoreMedical Negligence Can Lead to Death for Organ Transplant Recipients
When considering the life-saving potential of organ donations, it is essential for individuals to approach the process with caution and an informed mindset. While organ transplantation has revolutionized medical treatment, cases of medical malpractice surrounding organ donations underscore the importance of vigilance and thorough evaluation. By understanding the potential risks and taking necessary precautions, individuals…
Read MoreThe “Other” Type of Fatal Brain Injury
A recent article in CNN calls attention to a pair of elite athletes who never met, but who had a lot in common – Catlin, a champion US cyclist, and Ellie, an up-and-coming British snowboarder. Catlin was 23 and Ellie was 18, both were young women, and both suffered serious head injuries during their short…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis Mistakes in Emergency Rooms Happen All Too Often
Patients in Richmond have a right to trust that if they need to go to their nearest emergency room, the ER doctors will make the correct diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment. A misdiagnosis can cause a patient to suffer until the accurate diagnosis is made. A misdiagnosis can also mean that opportunity for necessary treatment…
Read MoreNursing Homes and Medicare: Higher Needs Equals Higher Reimbursement
Much discussion in the health care and elder care industry lately revolves around the subject of nursing homes, private equity companies, and Medicare. More specifically, this talk involves the relationship between private equity companies potentially taking advantage of Medicare in order to turn a bigger profit after acquiring a nursing home. Although this is only…
Read MorePrivate Equity, Nursing Homes, and Decline in Care: The Connection
The stated goal of nursing home and long-term care facilities is to provide attentive care for our senior loved ones and provide them a comfortable place to live in their elder years. Many nursing homes have wonderful reputation for providing this expert care. However, in recent years, as more and more private equity companies acquire…
Read MoreFires Are a Real and Present Danger in the Operating Room
Fires that occur in the operating room are among the most terrifying and dramatic disasters that can happen during a surgery. Though they are relatively uncommon, there are an average of 650 operating room fires in the U.S. annually, which often cause serious injuries and even death to the helpless patient. Operating fires are preventable…
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