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Denial of transplant by health insurance company leads to death

Nataline Sarkisyan, a 17 year old California resident, passed away on December 20, 2007, due to liver failure. She developed liver complications while recovering from a bone marrow transplant. The most remarkable part of this story is that her health insurance company, CIGNA, reversed a decision to

By Grewal Law

/ 21 Dec 2007

Cerebral palsy and it's relation to prenatal development and delivery complications

In the United States, it is estimated that 1.5 to 2 million people have cerebral palsy, with an annual diagnosis rate of approximately 10,000. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that causes a defect in the ability of a persons brain to control their muscle movement. There are three general ca

By David Mittleman

/ 21 Dec 2007

All Drivers Should Have Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

The law in Michigan requires all drivers and owners of motor vehicles to carry No-Fault Insurance. But, the No-Fault Act established back in 1973 only requires us to carry a minimum of $20,000 to compensate individuals injured as a result of a negligence. That amount has never been increased and in

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Dec 2007

Passengers entering or exiting public transportation can bring injury claims

Prior to November 16, 2007, the law in Michigan did not allow an injured person to recover damages if they suffered an injury while exiting or entering a public transportation vehicle. However, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed the decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals in Martin v Rapid Inter-

By Grewal Law

/ 11 Dec 2007

Busy Pharmacy and Over-Worked Pharmacist is Prescription for Error

Pharmacy error in both the local neighborhood stores and hospital setting is on the rise. The consequences of Pharmacy errors can range from harmless to fatal. More than 100,000 Americans die each year of adverse drug reactions, according to an article in the Journal of The American Medical Associat

By David Mittleman

/ 7 Dec 2007

Michigan Slip and Fall Victims Are Once Again Left Out In The Cold

On July 12, 2007, plaintiffs all across Michigan were given a small victory in the form of a favorable Court of Appeals decision. The case, Kaseta v Binkowski, No. 273215, Court of Appeals of Michigan, dealt with a plaintiff, Michele Kaseta, who went to the defendant’s home in the evening in order t

By Grewal Law

/ 4 Dec 2007

Michigan Court of Appeals Allows Woman to Sue Hospital for Negligence

A Van Buren County court decision to dismiss a hospital liability suit filed by a woman who had a sponge left inside her during an appendectomy, was overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeals.In June 2004, the woman had surgery at South Haven Community Hospital. A count of surgical sponges used dur

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 28 Nov 2007

Medical Malpractice Insurer Cutting Rates in 2008

Starting January 1, 2008, Physicians practicing in Wayne County will see a 13% drop in medical malpractice insurance rates.Statewide and Wayne County malpractice rates will decrease by an average of 6.5 percent in 2008, making Michigan lower than Illinois and Ohio, according to data from the America

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 Nov 2007

Three Teens Injured in Car Accident

Three teens were transported to the hospital for injuries they sustained in a two car accident, Monday evening.Officials report three teens were injured in he accident – 18-year-old girl, of Pinckney, 18-year-old girl, of Canton Township and 17-year-old man, of Webberville. They were transported to

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 30 Oct 2007

Lawsuit Filed Against Walgreen’s for Prescription Error that Led to Miscarriage

A St. Charles County couple has filed a lawsuit against Walgreen’s for a prescription error that led to the miscarriage of their own born child. The medical malpractice and wrongful death suit was filed on Tuesday.On March 6th, she went to an O’Fallon Walgreen’s with a prescription for Maturna – a p

By Grewal Law

/ 19 Oct 2007

Wal-Mart Employee Claims she was Fired after Testifying in Slip-and-Fall Case

A former Wal-Mart employee who alleges her testimony in a slip and fall lawsuit led to her termination, has filed a lawsuit against them. The suit seeks $1 million in damages for lost wages embarrassment, humiliation and mental anguish.The employee, a witness in a personal injury lawsuit against Wal

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 Sep 2007