Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice happens when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional—through a negligent act or omission—causes an injury to a patient. This negligence might be from mistakes in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. Such errors can lengthen recovery, create new physical complications, and even result in death. Some mistakes are incredibly horrible....

"It's always too late for sorries, but I appreciate the sentiment.” British Author Neil Gaiman wrote that in The Ocean at the End of the Lane, a 2013 novel. And while “sorry” may not do much in some situations, it may have an impact on a patient who’s been injured by medical malpractice. What...

A minor in Michigan is a person 17 years or younger. A parent or legal guardian must provide consent on behalf of a minor before health care services are provided. Minors need a parent/guardians permission for the following: • Vaccines (including HPV); • Mental health medications; • Inpatient mental health treatment; and • An...

One of the country’s largest health systems, Ascension, has spent years slashing positions. As a result, they were flat-footed when the pandemic hit. At a hospital outside Flint, Michigan, chronic understaffing has resulted in disastrous effects. Patients suffered lying in dried feces, as robots replaced nursing assistants who would otherwise be with mentally impaired...

The short answer is yes, however, suicide claims are very difficult to pursue in Michigan – as demonstrated in the case discussed below. The Michigan Court of Appeals held the trial court erred in denying summary disposition to a psychiatrist when the deceased’s family couldn’t demonstrate that but for the doctor’s actions, the deceased...