Tag: Medical Liability

What to Know About Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Missouri

If you think you have a valid medical malpractice case in St. Louis, it’s important to know what the law says. Maybe you’ve been putting off talking with an attorney. If that’s the case, you need to understand the statute of limitations in Missouri. What Does Statute of Limitations Mean? It may seem like you […]

Written by on July 24, 2018

High Blood Pressure Medicine Maker Settles Claims for $300 Million

In recent news, drug manufacturer Daiichi Sankyo agreed to a $300-million settlement for those suffering at the hands of commonly-prescribed high blood pressure medication, olmesartan, for failure to adequately warn patients about drug risks. Dangerous drugs remain in-use for high blood pressure patients, and the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want […]

Written by on May 1, 2018

Seizure Drug Found to be Defective and Causing Increased Seizures

When you’re sick, or when you have a debilitating disease, you rely on the medication your doctor prescribes for you to help you feel better. Seizure disorders are some of the worst conditions to suffer from, and quite often, patients who take seizure medications depend on them just to make it through each day. According […]

Written by on October 18, 2016

Failed Nurse Practioner Steps In to Cover for Doctor with Disastrous Results

Occasionally, when you go to a doctor’s appointment, you expect to be seen by another practitioner in the office. Perhaps your doctor is unavailable, or has to attend to an emergency. Those types of cases are perfectly acceptable in healthcare. However, one doctor has taken full advantage of the willingness of another medical professional to […]

Written by on March 5, 2015