Tag: Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Woman’s Legs Amputated After C-Section: Could This Happen in St. Louis?

Imagine going to the hospital and preparing to have a little baby girl. You knew ahead of time that you were going to require a c-section, and you were even prepared for the possibility that you would need to be given general anesthesia because of some complications that had arisen during your pregnancy. However, when […]

Written by on June 21, 2016

Woman Taken into Custody for Refusing ER Discharge

Can you imagine going into an emergency room and feeling relieved that you were finally in the care of capable medical professionals, only to be told that you were fine and were being discharged, despite your pain and discomfort? That is precisely what happened to one woman according to an article on the Care2 website. […]

Written by on January 21, 2016

Know and Avoid these Common Medical Malpractice Issues

You’re no doubt familiar with the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that couldn’t be more true than with regard to medical malpractice. To keep you safe, the St. Louis Malpractice Attorney professionals at Hoffman & Gelfman want to keep you in the know. Circumvent these common medical […]

Written by on September 22, 2015

When An Emergency Room Mistake Becomes Malpractice

Almost everyone has to go to the emergency room at least once in their life. Having to go can cause fear and anxiety in the patient. The doctors, nurses, techs and other medical staff are held to a standard in the medical community to be able to provide you with the best possible care. You trust the […]

Written by on September 17, 2015

Are There Time Limits when Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Perhaps you’ve had a recent medical procedure done and the outcome is much different from what you were told it would be. You could be having more pain, or you could have started having other types of problems, and you’re sure your doctor did something wrong. In the back of your mind, you’re thinking about […]

Written by on January 22, 2015

Missouri Malpractice Case Results in Nearly $3 Million Award

The largest sum in more than twenty-five years for a medical malpractice case in Johnson County was awarded to a family this past week, according to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. The case centered around the death of a forty-year-old man whom his parents claimed committed suicide after being administered a steroid […]

Written by on April 22, 2014