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  • Attorneys
    • Sbrogna, Ralph F.
    • Brunelle, Roger J.
    • Donius, Kevin
    • Spencer, Kelly R.
  • Medical Malpractice
    • Misdiagnosis
    • Surgical Errors
    • Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery & Birth Injuries
    • Emergency Room Errors
    • Medication Errors
    • Nursing Home Injuries
    • Five Things To Know About Medical Malpractice
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    • Should You Hire A Lawyer After A Car Accident?
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The underreporting of surgical errors and harm to patients

On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Oct 27, 2020 | Firm News

When you go to the hospital, you will likely see posters touting the safety precautions the facility puts in place, but none highlighting medical mistakes.  If you are about to undergo surgery, you must depend on the skill of your surgeon and trust that you will not...

The devastating impact of medication errors

On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Aug 7, 2020 | Firm News

The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention classifies a medication error as a preventable event that creates adverse effects or inappropriate use. U.S. consumers report more than 1 million such errors to the Food and Drug...

Get the facts about failure to diagnose cancer

On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Jun 10, 2020 | Firm News

Many types of cancer are easier to treat when diagnosed early. Unfortunately, your doctor may fail to recognize cancer symptoms, giving the disease a chance to spread before you seek treatment.  Learn more about failure to diagnose cancer and determine whether you or...

Steps to take after a health care fall

On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Apr 6, 2020 | Firm News

In a health care setting, a patient fall constitutes a "never event." According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a never event is a serious, preventable safety issue in a hospital or nursing home. Nevertheless, AHRQ reports that 50% of nursing home...

7 types of never events

On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Feb 22, 2020 | Firm News

In 2001, Ken Kizer, M.D., introduced the term “never event.” The phrase describes medical errors that should never happen, which may include death or serious injury. The events are recognizable and severe for patients and show a problem with the safety and integrity...

A misdiagnosed blood clot may have disastrous consequences

On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Dec 21, 2019 | Firm News

When you are not feeling well, you expect a medical professional to use established procedures and available equipment to diagnose and treat your condition. Still, medical misdiagnoses happen at an alarming rate. If your doctor fails to diagnose a blood clot, you may...

Top 4 factors that increase risk of bedsores

On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Nov 11, 2019 | Firm News

Do you have an elderly loved one who spends most of the time bedbound or sitting in a wheelchair? If so, he or she may be at risk of developing bedsores. Formed when the weight of the body cuts off the blood supply to the skin, making it susceptible to forces of...

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On behalf of Sbrogna, Brunelle & Donius, LLP | Aug 23, 2019 | Firm News

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