You need to think ahead when you’re getting ready to have your baby, because your doctor might not. Remember, although this delivery is the most intense and exciting thing you’ve experienced in the last several years, or maybe even in your lifetime, it will likely be just one of several your doctor delivers that day. […]
Author Archives: G. Eric Nielson & Associates
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Apr
Apr
Shoulder Dystocia occurs when a baby descends through the birth canal and their shoulder gets caught up on the mother’s pelvic bone. With proper medical training, this is not a medical emergency. Nonetheless, many physicians are not well prepared for this situation. They panic, and begin to pull up or down on the baby’s […]
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Mar
Mar
Over the years, our firm has had the opportunity to represent countless clients who have suffered life-changing complications following what they thought would be fairly simple surgeries. One of the most devastating complications we have seen is something called compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome is a life-threatening condition that occurs when pressure within your muscles builds […]
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Nov
Nov
The complications you may have after weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) are more likely to hurt you then the surgery itself. Weight loss surgery was invented about 40 years ago. It can be a life-saving/life-altering benefit for some people. Millions of Americans have now had bariatric surgery. There are several types of bariatric surgery: Roux-en-Y […]
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Jun
Jun
The unthinkable happens more often than many people realize. As a firm, we have handled several of these cases over the years. The scenarios are always shocking: Psychiatrist rapes an adolescent female who is undergoing treatment for an eating disorder. Psychiatrist violated clinic policy by doing a pelvic exam unaccompanied by a nurse or chaperone. […]
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Jun
Jun
We recently settled a case involving a nine-year-old girl who was taken to a government-subsidized medical clinic. She was seen by a physician’s assistant. She had classic appendicitis symptoms which the PA totally missed: periumbilical abdominal pain, diffuse abdominal tenderness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and an elevated pulse rate (tachycardia). The PA didn’t order […]
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Apr
Apr
Under the best circumstances, pursuing a medical malpractice claim is difficult. Taking on the federal government can be even more daunting. Nonetheless, representing injured patients against the federal government can be emotionally rewarding. These patients are, in many cases, the most deserving of our help. They are often veterans, children, and the poor. An patient […]
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Sep
Sep
By Laura Nielson We’ve had a very hot summer this year, and many children are at risk for severe sunburns or burning themselves on surfaces overheated by the sun. We recently had a case in which a child was burned on his hands and feet from an unforeseeable risk. By preparing for that case, we […]
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Jul
Jul
By Attorney Mark Dahl I am often asked “why does it take so long to resolve my lawsuit?” Unfortunately, there is not always a satisfactory answer. I break malpractice cases into five phases: (1) Independent Research and Preparation; (2) Administrative Review; (3) Fact Discovery; (4) Expert Discovery; and (5) Trial. Each phase will likely take […]
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Jul
Jul
Every month, 23 Utahns die from prescription drug overdoses. Utah has the 7th highest drug overdose rate in the U.S. More people are dying from prescription drugs than from car accidents. The majority of these people die from pain medications they were prescribed by their doctors. In 2014, one-third of Utah adults were prescribed an […]