The Cleveland Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Mishkind Kulwicki Law are frequently asked, "do I have a case"? Whenever a bad outcome occurs or someone has acted in a negligent manner, we are asked whether the victim of the bad outcome or the negligent care has a case. In order to determine if you have a case, it [...]
Patient safety involves asking questions. It is important that you have a clear understanding of your medical condition and what you need to do to treat the condition. The National Patient Safety Foundation has prepared a video that encourages you to ask questions early and often. At Mishkind Kulwicki Law, we know that medical mistakes [...]
At Mishkind Kulwicki Law, we represent the "little guy," random Americans who paid for one kind of medical care but got something much, much worse. The little guy gets knocked around by a healthcare system that is built for profit, not for safety. The little guy can't compete with Big Insurance, Big Medicine, Big Pharma [...]
You have an appointment at 10 am with your doctor. You are sitting in a waiting room crammed with other patients and it is now 10:45 am. Sound familiar? You have wasted at least 45 minutes of your valuable time and your blood pressure is rising! Sound familiar? Everyone in the room is unhappy, but [...]
The doctors appointment should not be taken lightly. Be prepared! Write down questions and ask the doctor your questions and concerns during your exam. The physician-patient relationship is a two-way street and requires your accurate history of what is bothering you and the physician listening to your history and evaluating your complaints in the context [...]
When asked what documents are important to them, you likely think about your birth certificate, your passport or drivers' license. Chances are you don't think about your medical records. But you should. Each time you visit a doctor, physician, medical specialist or other healthcare provider, a record is kept of the care you received. Your [...]