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 […]
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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 […]