On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Sep 25, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
You know when something is wrong with your own body. You also know when you think that your doctor may have contributed to or worsened that issue for you. For example, if you believe that your doctor misdiagnosed you or that they made a mistake with a procedure or...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Aug 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
You pretty much have to trust your doctor with your life, so it’s very disconcerting for patients who experience serious problems and troubling symptoms to realize that not every doctor is a good listener. Some of them may act like they’re barely in the room with you....
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Jul 29, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Surgery is arguably one of the most stressful medical experience as a person can have. Even in the simplest and most straightforward of procedures, there are risks to the patient, such as the risk of infection, the risk of an adverse reaction to the anesthesia and...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Jul 15, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you woke up from your surgery and realized everything that had gone wrong, you knew immediately that you wanted to sue your doctor. When you tried to talk to them about the mistakes that led to your injuries, they acted like nothing out of the ordinary had...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | May 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Being sick or injured is already scary enough. The last thing you expected was for your doctor or hospital to make your condition worse. Now, you think you may need to file a medical malpractice claim. How exactly do malpractice claims work in Indiana? Here’s the...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Apr 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When your doctor writes you a new prescription for a drug, they will typically look at the list of medications you currently take to determine if there are any counter-indications for the prescription. Certain drugs can have very negative interactions with each...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Mar 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you go to a doctor to discuss a medical issue, you expect that they will listen to you and then use their knowledge to determine the likely cause of your symptoms. From there, they can advise you on how to treat those symptoms. Unfortunately, many doctors see far...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Feb 21, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
People often think of hospitals as a place to get better or undergo intensive medical care when they need it the most. However, hospitals can be a source of injury and illness for some of the people who stay in them. The busier and more crowded a hospital becomes, the...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Jan 3, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When going to the doctor’s office, we expect to receive high-quality treatment and care. However, doctors can make mistakes. When a medical error occurs, they can lead to devastating and life-threatening injuries. In fact, over 250,000 people die each year from...
On behalf of Wagner, Crawford & Gambill | Dec 4, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Most of us are not experienced in assessing a concerning situation at a parent’s nursing home. So, we often wonder and worry. If you feel surprised that your parent is not doing better at their new nursing home, you can do something to help. A place to start is...
