Utah Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Ischemic heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is caused by cholesterol deposits that build up, resulting in restricted blood flow to the heart. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, heart disease is the single leading cause of death in the United States. And the American College of Cardiology reports that it kills nearly 500,000 Americans each year.

Thanks to advances in medical science, doctors can successfully treat ischemic heart disease through a variety of medical and surgical procedures. For instance, doctors can prescribe powerful drugs, like beta blockers and angiotensin converting enzyme ("ACE") inhibitors. These drugs help treat symptoms associated with heart disease. Other times, a surgeon may perform angioplasty, a procedure where a balloon-tipped catheter is inserted into the point of the occlusion, then inflated to restore blood flow.

Because heart disease is so common, hospitals compete for patients, and aggressively advertise their cardiac care services. Unfortunately, the service is sometimes inadequate, and critical warning signs are ignored. These signs include angina, which is chest pain that often radiates into an arm or the neck; high blood pressure; and subjective patient factors such as weight and family history.

When these signs are caught, tragedy can be avoided. But if they are missed, due to medical error or physician negligence, patients can suffer heart attacks, unnecessary procedures, and even death.

The Utah medical malpractice lawyers at G. Eric Nielson & Associates are experienced at investigation and prosecution of claims related to negligent cardiac treatment. If you or someone you know has been the victim of negligent cardiac care, contact us today. You may have a claim for medical malpractice.

When you are expecting a healthy newborn, strange and abnormal behaviors and movements can be frightening. These may have been the result of negligence by the doctor or medical professional who delivered your baby.

Nerve injuries are a common type of newborn infant injury. Where improper delivery techniques or excessive force are applied, a newborn can sustain damage to a number of vital nerves. Trauma to the nerve networks in the neck and shoulder can result in Erb's Palsy.

Brain injuries are often sustained when a newborn is deprived of oxygen or the blood flow is reduced for a period of time. Infants suffering from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, or oxygen deprivation, can lead to a number of life-changing disorders, including cerebral palsy, mental retardation, brain damage and chronic lung disease.

When patients come to us with newborn birth injuries they are often confused, scared, and angered to learn that their infant's injuries could have been prevented. We are here to help you deal with all aspects of your situation and guide you through the process of recovering certain costs and expenses.

If your child is suffering from cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, or other newborn injuries, G. Eric Nielson & Associates can help you explore your legal options. We are skilled in medical malpractice law and familiar with the complex and confusing language of medical claims.