On July 19, 2019, G. Eric Nielson & Associates celebrated a substantial victory for victims of medical malpractice in the State of Utah. In the landmark case of Vega v. Jordan Valley Medical Center, et al., our firm, on behalf of all our present and future clients, persuaded the Utah Supreme Court to declare that […]
Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
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Apr
Apr
Something that a young woman never expects to feel is a lump in her breast, especially if breast implants have previously been placed. Everything checked out during the implant surgery so the lump must be a cyst, right? Wrong! Physicians who treat young women with lumps in their breasts must be vigilant in making sure […]
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Aug
Aug
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. […]
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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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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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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 […]