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Why Pregnant Women Should Not Take Zofran to Treat Nausea

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Zofran is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Although its original intention was to be used after surgery and for cancer patients, doctors continue to prescribe Zofran “off-label” to pregnant women to treat nausea and vomiting. In the […]

Types of Surgical Errors That Often Indicate Medical Malpractice

When going in for any surgical procedure, it can be scary. You’re putting your life in the hands of a surgeon. You expect your doctor to be trained, informed and focused. But a simple search online will show that surgical errors can happen – and the effects can be devastating, even deadly. In June of […]

Adult Drowning Accidents Occur Twice as Often as Child Drowning Accidents in Arizona

A quick search online will show that Arizona drowning accidents happen far too often. Yesterday a 4-year-old drowned during a family party in North Phoenix. Adults in the family were unaware that the girl had left the house and gone to the pool area. When guests started to leave the party, the girl was found […]

Arizona Assisted Living Resident Found Unconscious, Malnourished and Dehydrated Only 16 Days After Entry

Retired Hollywood agent Frank Baldwin Sr. was one of the 5.4 million Americans who have Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. His disease made him depend on others for food, water, medication, and hygiene, but his family said he was otherwise healthy. In need of specialized care, Frank’s family sought the help of an Arizona […]

Should I Sign an Arbitration Agreement with a Nursing Home, Assisted Living Facility?

When a loved one enters a nursing home or assisted living facility, the family is often presented with a lot of paperwork to sign. Going through the process can feel rhythmic, signing on the dotted line page after page. You may start reading the paperwork and give it up, or perhaps you decide to read […]