On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Sep 3, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Every year in Tennessee and the rest of the U.S., there are between 4,500 and 6,000 incidents where surgical patients have a foreign object left inside their body. These objects can include surgical instruments, which may cause serious injuries and even death....
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Aug 31, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Tennesse residents who suffer from rare types of cancer may be likelier to be misdiagnosed and have trouble finding appropriate specialists and treatments for their diseases. When cancer is rare, fewer research dollars are likely to be devoted to finding treatments or...
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Aug 17, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Women who are expecting a new baby in Tennessee should consult with a doctor about the possible birth injuries that could occur before or during labor and delivery. A common injury that could occur is shoulder dystocia. This is an injury that occurs when the...
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Aug 17, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
The unfortunate reality is that there is bias in medicine when it comes to race. Black patients in Tennessee and throughout the nation are routinely subject to subpar care, or they fall victim to ineptitude by the medical establishment due to subconscious racial bias....
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Aug 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Tennessee residents who regularly visit the doctor may have come across at least a doctor who seemed to overprescribe medications. Overprescribing a medication can be hazardous to one’s health and even life-threatening. Thus, it is important for patients to speak up...
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Aug 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
To accurately assess and manage glaucoma, it is important to visualize the angle. For a surgeon to perform a laser trabeculoplasty, the correct angle must be visualized. This is just one example of various types of minimally invasive surgeries for glaucoma in...
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Jul 13, 2020 | blog, Medical Malpractice
Ophthalmologists in Knoxville, Tennessee and the wider region are realizing the importance of assessing and visualizing the angle when treating glaucoma. The state of the angle and its rate of closure are crucial in diagnosing and staging glaucoma and are directly...
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | May 26, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
No one looks forward to undergoing surgery. But here in Knoxville, those of us who do face surgery are fortunate to have available to us the University of Tennessee Medical Center, a top-ranked hospital with its Level I Trauma Center. Unfortunately, surgery is the...
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Apr 1, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Breast cancer screenings can’t stop cancer from happening but can make it easier to treat due to early detection. What options do you have for breast cancer screenings and when is the right time to get tested? Breast cancer screening options Women have multiple...
On behalf of Nichol & Associates, Attorneys at Law | Mar 27, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Getting sick is often stressful, especially when waiting for an official diagnosis. Tennessee residents rely on these diagnoses to be accurate, trusting local doctors with their wellbeing. Unfortunately, doctors are human and sometimes make mistakes, even when...
