In the realm of legal battles, few cases are as emotionally charged and morally compelling as those involving wrongful death in nursing homes. At McArthur Law Firm, we understand the profound impact such tragedies have on families and communities. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on the complexities surrounding wrongful death in…
Sary Mao’s family, who are Cambodian refugees and speak Khmer, is pursuing justice and a sense of closure following the heartbreaking passing of Sary due to a heart attack. Her lifeless body remained unnoticed for five days after the incident, which took place at Montefiore’s Family Health Center in The Bronx, New York City. The…
Different Types of Personal Injury Claims When an individual suffers harm due to the negligence or intentional actions of another, the legal system provides a means to seek compensation and justice. Personal injury claims are a crucial aspect of our legal framework, aimed at ensuring victims are fairly compensated for their losses. At McArthur Law…
The little town of Jeffersonville-which is only a few miles southeast of Macon-only has about 1,000 residents, so when they learned that New Beginnings Care was slated to be closed, residents were shocked. On January 13, inspectors visited the facility and discovered what they called “squalid conditions.” On January 13, inspectors visited the facility and…
A tonsillectomy is a pretty common procedure for a child. Experts say it is the third most common childhood surgery right behind circumcision and ear tubes. This procedure is widely considered safe, so how did a 9-year-old little girl die after her procedure? When Routine Medical Procedures Go Wrong The little girl’s mother had been…
Tragically, every year, nursing home residents suffer abuse in Georgia and throughout the country. Earlier this month, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department launched an elder abuse investigation after an employee of a LifeHOUSE elder care facility in Vista, Calif. was accused of using her cellphone to take a video of a patient getting in…
One of the common lead-ins to a medical malpractice lawsuit is delayed diagnosis of medical conditions, illnesses or injuries. This can lead to a worse prognosis for treatment or even wrongful death. However, a delayed diagnosis by itself is not enough for a lawsuit. You must prove that the doctor’s negligence is the reason for…
Anesthesia is used in several types of medical procedures that require the patient to be “put under.” But did you know that there is a risk of injury in these operations due to anesthesia negligence? How Anesthesia Negligence Can Hurt Patients A patient could be at serious risk of injury if an anesthesia-related allergy wasn’t…
“Never events” in surgery are serious errors in a medical setting – something that should “not ever” happen. Common never events include performing the wrong procedure, performing surgery on the wrong part of the body, putting in an incorrect implant, and leaving objects and tools inside patients. According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, a…
In 2016, a woman suffered permanent brain damage due to medication mistakes after surgery. As a result of the medical malpractice, the woman’s entire personality changed, becoming more childlike and impulsive. We at the McArthur Law Firm took on the case and our aggressive approach brought a verdict that will allow our client and her…
