Amputation

Allegations of Neglect: A Former Chiropractor’s Harrowing Journey from Jail to Amputation Sparks Legal Battle

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AUSTIN, Texas — The plight of Roland Nadeau, a 65-year-old former chiropractor, has drawn attention to the challenges faced by homeless individuals struggling with mental health issues. For nearly two decades, Nadeau has experienced frequent and often unjustified arrests while battling schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, resulting in what his attorney describes as a “revolving door” at the Travis County Jail. Nadeau’s situation worsened significantly following a violent incident in May 2021, when another homeless person struck him in the knee with a hammer. Records indicate he spent a week in a Smithville hospital due to … Read more

Jefferson County Jury Awards $5.6 Million After Hospital Care Mishap Leads to Leg Amputation

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Watertown, N.Y. — A jury in Jefferson County has awarded $5.6 million to a man from Alexandria Bay after finding that his hospital care was mishandled, ultimately leading to the amputation of his leg. The case centers on events that took place on June 6, 2018, when Roger Altman was admitted to Samaritan Medical Center displaying critically low blood pressure and symptoms indicative of a serious medical condition. According to the legal representation for Altman, the medical team’s delay in providing necessary intervention contributed to the decision to perform an above-the-knee amputation. Complications arose post-surgery, … Read more

New York Jury Awards $5.6 Million in Malpractice Case After Preventable Leg Amputation

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Watertown, New York — A jury recently awarded $5.6 million to Roger Altman, a man whose leg was amputated due to alleged medical malpractice at Samaritan Medical Center in 2018. The case highlights severe shortcomings in the hospital’s emergency care protocols, signaling a troubling pattern of negligence. Altman, who was 75 years old at the time of the incident, had previously led an active life filled with swimming and exercise. His attorneys argued that the leg amputation was preventable and that life-saving intervention should have been provided sooner. The verdict reflects the jury’s determination, as … Read more

Jury Awards $4.5 Million to Man After Foot Amputation, Faults Workplace Safety Consultant

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded a significant $4.5 million verdict to a drill operator who lost his foot in a workplace accident, finding the consulting firm responsible for work injury prevention negligent in its duties. The legal decision comes after the plaintiff, whose identity has not been disclosed, filed a lawsuit against the consulting firm hired by his employer to ensure workplace safety. The case points to serious allegations of failing to implement adequate safety measures that could have prevented such a devastating injury. According to legal documents, the accident occurred in … Read more