Medical Negligence

Benson v. Doctor

Donna Benson's doctor failed to do anything about a lump in her breast and when she was finally diagnosed with cancer eight months later, it was too late to save her life. Case settled for a confidential amount.

James Delp v. Dallas County Hospital and Doctors (1997)

Susan Delp went to the hospital in labor with her first child. Her doctor preformed a C-Section. Shortly after the birth of her little girl, Susan's blood pressure and heart rate dropped, but no doctor examined her. Her condition continued to deteriorate while the hospital staff tried to reach the doctors. Finally, she was taken in critical condition by Life Flight to Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Exploratory surgery revealed that Susan was bleeding massively from a ligament that was severed during the C-Section. She never regained consciousness after the surgery. She died without ever seeing her little girl, Laura. We settled the case for a confidential amount.

Meskimen vs. Three Doctors (1994)

Beginning on December 22, 1994, Stephanie took her three year old, Cline, to the doctor for fever, vomiting, and chills. His nail beds were turning blue. Over several days, Cline's symptoms continued to worsen and he began to complain of joint pain. John and Stephanie consulted other doctors. Though Cline was examined by three doctors, none gave him antibiotics, none tested him for meningitis and none hospitalized this very sick child, even when his symptoms became clear and ominous. On January 1, 1995 at 1:00 AM, Cline's parents called to report that Cline had a severe headache and several episodes of projectile vomiting. They were told to give him Tylenol and call back during the day. They checked on him throughout the night. At 10:30AM, when John went to check again, Cline was not breathing. John began CPR, the paramedics arrived and Cline was taken to the hospital, but resuscitation was unsuccessful and Cline was declared dead one hour after his dad found him.

John and Stephanie brought suit against the doctors and their employers, and settled for a confidential amount.

John and Stephanie are very special people. Seeking a way to honor their child, they have used the proceeds of the settlement to become foster parents for nearly a dozen neglected and abused children, after keeping them safe and loved for many years. They accept the most challenging children. They have been honored for their devotion to these special children. We are proud to have represented them.

Z. M., et al v. Creighton-St. Joseph Regional Healthcare System (2005)

Little Kiera was born prematurely on February 22, 2004. She was transferred from her home hospital to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Creighton hospital. She was doing well until March 13, 2004 when a nurse infused a huge amount of liquid into her tiny body all at once. Her heart stopped immediately, but she was resuscitated. However, her organs failed and she died two days later. Her mom settled the case for a confidential amount.

Oshbahr v. Eaves (1985)

Connie was delighted to be pregnant, but concerned because she was much larger then she had been with her first child. She told her doctor she had felt three feet, but he ignored her and he also ignored the nurse who called him when she arrived at the hospital in labor at 7 months gestation and she heard two heartbeats. No arrangements were made for more than one baby. There were only two people in the delivery room, the doctor and the nurse, but there were three babies. The third born, Cindy, died in less then 24 hours. The case was tried to a jury verdict of $150,000.

Vandervelde v. Doctor

Lea VanderVelde was a law professor, pregnant with her second child. Everything seemed perfectly normal with her pregnancy and with the birth of her daughter. Less then 24 hours later, Sherry was dead of a virulent bacterial infection delivered to her through her mother's birth canal. Case settled against the doctor for confidential amount.