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Facility Accused Of Overcharging Patients For Medical Records
This case involves the alleged overcharge of patients for copies of their medical records. Under state law, it is unlawful to charge patients, and other qualified persons who request copies of patient medical records, more than the costs incurred to…
Posted on inPatient Contracts Fatal Infections After Foot Amputation
This case involves an overweight, elderly female patient with a history of poor circulation and diabetes. She presented to her podiatrist with non-healing foot ulcers and was referred to vascular surgery for revascularization. The patient received angioplasty and stent treatment as well…
Posted on inPrimary Care Physician Fails To Follow Up On Critical Culture Report
This case involves a 23-year-old female patient who was treated at a wound care clinic for several open arm wounds. The bandages were described as foul-smelling and greenish-blue in color, and she had developed clear signs of infection. The clinic obtained…
Posted on inCity Law Enforcement Accused of Suppressing Officer Misconduct Case
This case involves an investigation delay following the shooting of a civilian child by a police officer. The officer in question was off-duty at the time of the shooting. She was walking in a local park designated for recreational use when she allegedly witnessed a drug…
Posted on inExpert In OSHA Safety Standards Reviews Crane Lift Accident
This case involves several construction workers who fell four stories from a crane lift basket. The crane in question was part of a large construction site for the renovation of several historic buildings. While the workers were in the lift basket, the crane collapsed, killing…
Posted on inTruck Driver With A History Of Substance Abuse Causes Highway Accident
This case involves a trucker who fell asleep while driving on a major highway and rear-ended a woman. At the time of the accident, the trucker had a blood alcohol content of 0.11. Subsequent drug testing showed consistent marijuana use as well.…
Posted on inUrologist Permanently Damages Patient During Catheter Insertion
This case involves a 64-year-old male patient with a history of urinary incontinence who had his prostate gland surgically removed. He presented to a urologist for a bulking agent injection to help with his incontinence. The day after the procedure, the patient experienced severe abdominal pain and…
Posted on inMechanical Engineer Discusses Industrial Machine Guarding Protocol
This case involves a man who suffered injuries while operating a yarn winder. The man had long hair, which he had pulled into a ponytail while he was working. During the course of his work, his hair became entangled in a rotating…
Posted on inWoman Contracts Sepsis From Intestinal Perforation During Vascular Surgery
This case involves a middle-aged female patient with a history of poor circulation who presented with persistent foot pain. She underwent a cardiac bypass graft and was discharged home after the designated recovery period. A few days later, the patient…
Posted on inNegligent Law Firm Fails To Adequately Represent Client In Bankruptcy Proceedings
This case involves a bank that engaged a law firm to prepare loan documentation for a multi-million dollar loan. Although the law firm claimed to have expertise in providing legal services regarding banking, commercial loan documentation, and bankruptcy, the firm made a basic…
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