Garau Germano, P.C. Legal Blog
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A failure to diagnose occurs when a healthcare provider does not identify a medical condition promptly, or at all, despite the presence of symptoms or signs that should have led to further testing or treatment. These cases are among the most complex types of medical...
When older people become residents of nursing facilities, they generally hope that they will benefit from safe, personalized care. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect can potentially occur even in well-run facilities. Take, for example, the case of an Indiana podiatrist...
Physicians or medical doctors provide several key services to their patients. They can refer people to specialists for testing and treatment. They can prescribe medication or specialized care, such as physical therapy. They also diagnose the underlying cause of a...
Martinsville and Eminence, Indiana communities are currently processing disturbing allegations against former teacher Brittany Fortinberry. The 31-year-old educator who taught at John R. Wooden Middle School and Eminence High School faces numerous serious charges...
A heart attack is a terrifying and life-changing medical event for those lucky enough to survive it. The only thing that can make matters worse is when the misdiagnosis leads to the loss of a loved one. The impact of such a misdiagnosis extends far beyond the...
Labor and delivery can be dangerous processes for an expectant mother and her baby. Small issues can cause devastating consequences during the birth process. In some cases, the newborn may acquire birth injuries because of the choices made by medical professionals or...
Birth injuries can have lasting consequences for everyone in the affected family. The child with the injury may require ongoing medical interventions. They may experience developmental delays and may have functional limitations that affect their health, academic...
Some children come into this world with congenital medical conditions. They may be born with Down Syndrome or many other medical challenges that could affect them for the rest of their lives. Other times, children come into the world with medical issues, but they...
Medical malpractice remains a significant concern in the U.S., with medical errors causing 251,000 fatalities annually. This accounts for 9.5% of all deaths each year, ranking as the third leading cause of death in the U.S., following heart disease and cancer. Medical...
Agreeing to undergo a surgical procedure requires a large amount of trust. The patient has to trust that the surgery is the best course of treatment. They also have to trust that the professional performing the operation can do so safely and competently. People tend...