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 […]
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May
May
The short answer is simple: Get a second opinion if the lump persists for over one menstrual cycle. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women in United States. The breast cancer rate has gone up steadily for the last several decades. We still aren’t sure why. The failure of […]
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Dec
Dec
Utah’s demand for plastic surgery is one of the highest in the nation. In 2010, Utah ranked 8th in the nation for the number of plastic surgeries per capita. This love affair with cosmetic enhancements leads to deadly complications for Utah patients. The attorneys at G. Eric Nielson and Associates hear horror stories all too […]
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Apr
Apr
The Negative Effects Social Media Can Have On Your Medical Malpractice Case Believe it or not, most anything you put online is not private. During litigation, there is a phase called “fact discovery.” During fact discovery, the court compels the parties to exchange information requested by the opposing party, and answer questions under oath. In […]
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Mar
Mar
Hospital Risk Management is NOT your friend G. Eric Nielson & Associates often receives phone calls from injured patients that have been discussing their injury and negligent care with a hospital risk management representative. The hospital representative is polite, seems understanding, and has expressed a level of willingness to work with the patient. Often, they […]
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Jan
Jan
Even though doctors go through extensive training, they still sometimes make mistakes. Unfortunately, in some cases, these mistakes can have disturbing and devastating consequences. Here are ten of the most famous medical malpractice cases in history: Rhode Island Hospital Three terrible cases of medical malpractice in one year at Rhode Island Hospital, all involving brain […]
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Jan
Jan
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional acts in a manner that is not consistent with normal medical care and causes harm to the patient. Medical professionals include doctors, nurses, orderlies, assistants, and even hospital administrators if their actions lead to a patient being harmed from their medical care. Why is it so important to […]
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Jan
Jan
When a patient suffers an injury due to a doctor or other medical professional committing a negligent act or omission, this is considered medical malpractice. Errors in diagnosis, treatment or after care are among the potential causes of medical malpractice but not in every case. While there are many different ways that medical malpractice can […]