IV Infiltration Injuries and Complications

Hospital scenes in movies or on TV shows often have one thing in common: an IV. If you have ever visited a loved one in the hospital or have been admitted yourself, chances are you have seen one in action. IVs are an extremely popular way to administer medication or fluids. Unfortunately, complications can occur, […]

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Lawsuit Filed for Death of Mother and Twin Daughters

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 2021) – A lawsuit was filed today in the Marion County Superior Court against several defendants allegedly responsible for the deaths of Alanna Koons and her two 18-month-old twin daughters Ruby and June Koons on July 14, 2019.  The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Joey Koons, the husband of Alanna and […]

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Unsanitary Surgical Instruments

Surgical errors—such as operating on the wrong site or leaving an object in a patient’s body—can lead to severe medical complications for a patient. The use of unsanitary surgical instruments in one such error. A doctor using tools that have not been properly sterilized can lead to cross-contamination of diseases, transmission of pathogens, or other infections. […]

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What Is the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund?

If you have been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare professional, you may be interested in pursuing a medical malpractice claim to fight for the compensation you need to pay for medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages. These economic and non-economic damages can add up quickly. What happens if the healthcare provider’s medical […]

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Confinement and Isolation: Types of Elder Abuse

When you seek the assistance of a professional caregiver or look into moving your elderly loved one into a nursing home, you expect them to be treated well and provided with everything they need to be happy and healthy. You should additionally be able to communicate with and visit them often without fear of retaliation. […]

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