She was infection-free at the time. The woman developed a UTI. Several months later, she died from urosepsis and septic shock. The victim's family alleged negligence against the nursing home. They claimed its staff members failed to appreciate her high ...
In order to have a decent claim, there would have to be either a single event that could explain the employee’s infection, a refusal on the part of the employer to implement health guidelines, or a high probability of exposure ...
During his initial hospital stay, he continued to have severe pain and objective signs of infection. He continued to have excessive bleeding, drainage and an elevated fever during his admittance to Fairfax Hospital.
The highest reported verdict was $4.2 million which came in a 2002 case in Prince George's County where the Plaintiff slipped on ice, broke her leg and ended up with a bone infection. It would be great if there was ...
Health Service Management (Texas 2017) $5,000,000: Operator of several nursing homes in Texas failed to provide adequate care to patients, including proper infection prevention and treatment, basic hygiene, and nutritional services. Former employee became whistleblower and filed case under False ...
An "accidental personal injury" is defined as: "(1) an accidental injury that arises out of and in the course of employment; (2) an injury caused by a willful or negligent act of a third person directed against a covered employee ...
She was diagnosed with an infection and inflammation of the gallbladder. Dr. Monroe performed the gallbladder removal surgery and, Plaintiff alleges, cut and clipped the common bile duct, as well as cutting and clipping the cystic duct. Plaintiff claims that ...
“Cleaning and disinfecting common areas along with frequent hand washing is essential to prevent the spread of viral infection.” The CDC recommends cleaning frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, countertops, light switches, toilets, etc. with soap and water followed by a ...
Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation : a look at one of the major nursing homes in Allegany County An interesting lawsuit involving a hepatitis C infection at the Cumberland Correctional Institution -- again, very few of these case go anywhere ...
Chandler to take Imodium which exacerbated her C- Difficile infection causing bowel death. Plaintiff anticipates Dr. Kohler may attempt to provide expert opinion testimony at trial that he provided the appropriate care to Mrs. Chandler. Dr. Kohler, however, is merely ...