Crossing the Line: The Devastating Harm of Placing an IV Line Into the Carotid Artery
When medical providers sometimes miss the internal jugular vein, and instead place the IV into the carotid artery, the consequences can be devastating.
Medical Error: What Your Doctors Must Tell You About the Mistakes They Make
The American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics (the Code) requires doctors to inform patients of medical error. Here's everything you need to know...
Dan Holloway & The Requirement for Effective Lawyers
In today’s episode, Lloyd discusses case preparation, approach, and how to achieve success with Dan Holloway, Partner at Bell Law Firm.
The Issue of Medical Malpractice in the Military, Pt. 2
Prior to the work of our guests, lawyer Natalie Khawam and journalist Matt Grant, on the Feres Doctrine, medical malpractice in the military meant no suing, no matter what.
Triage: How the First Stop at the ER Determines Patient Priority
Triage is the process of sorting and prioritizing patients for care. Because the process determines a patient’s place “in line” at the ER, it is important to understand and pay attention to your triage score.
Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack: Understanding the Difference
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, “cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are actually not the same. Because both can be deadly and require immediate action, it is important to...
The Issue of Medical Malpractice in the Military, Pt. 1
“Face the Jury” is a podcast dedicated to all issues involving medical malpractice – what it is, how to spot it and how to prevent it while protecting...
Going to the Hospital on Friday Night in July? Know the Risks.
Several factors, from the time of year to the day of the week, can affect how well a patient does in the hospital. A few weeks ago, we covered the...
Understanding Acute Ischemic Strokes
According to the Centers for Disease Control, stroke is a leading cause of death and serious impairment in the U.S. This installment introduces the most common type of stroke.
A Q&A with Tammy Wilson
We’re pleased to welcome former client Tammy Wilson, here today to share how she became a victim of malpractice and how it profoundly changed her life.
Detecting Sepsis: A Silent Killer
Sepsis is a silent illness that can lead to organ damage and even death. In this installment, we identify tools for detecting sepsis before it is too late.
The Weekend Effect: Why Hospital Risk Goes Up on Weekends and How to Mitigate It
People checking into a hospital on weekends are more likely to die than those who admitted on weekdays. The phenomenon has been dubbed “the weekend effect.”
“Bad Apple” Doctors and Nurses, or Negligent Systems — What Causes Medical Error?
Two decades of study lead to this big-picture conclusion: Medical errors flow mostly from badly designed systems — not from bad physicians and nurses.
How Can a Stroke Lead to an Amputated Leg?
A stroke usually comes from a blood clot in the brain. So how can a something that starts in the brain lead to an amputated leg? Sadly, it's not that...
How to Win a Trial: Part Two
In this week's podcast episode we discuss how to win a trial. From opening statements to the final decision, this is how Bell approaches the courtroom.
How to Win a Trial: Part One
In this week's podcast episode we discuss how to win a trial. From pre-trial prepation through jury selection, this is how Bell approaches the courtroom.
The Case of Sandra Williams: Part Two
Resolving the case of Sandra Williams v. St. Francis Hospital, which pit Williams and Bell Law Firm against staggering negligence and courtroom deceit.
The Case of Sandra Williams: Part One
The case of Sandra Williams v. St. Francis Hospital pit Williams and Bell Law Firm against staggering negligence and courtroom deceit.
Surgical Fires and Operating Room Fires: A Rare, but Real Danger
There are 3 components to a surgical fire: an ignition source, an oxidizer such as nitrous oxide, and fuel; all generally present in operating rooms. Such fires burn more than 500 people annually,...
War Stories: Cris Nelson and a Lesson in Creativity
Nelson v. Emory shows that the common thread in medical malpractice cases is the human story. Show it to the jury and they will see the truth.
War Stories: Michael Barbour and a Lesson in Risk
Barbour v. Piedmont Newnan Hospital was a challenging malpractice case that underscores the importance of creativity in the courtroom and the power of human connection.