LifeThreatening

Woman’s Routine Surgery Turns into Nightmare After Broken Equipment Causes Life-Threatening Complications

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Miami, FL – A routine surgery turned into a nightmare for Maria Rodriguez and her family, leaving her permanently disabled and fighting for her life. Rodriguez underwent a procedure to remove her fallopian tubes at Jackson Memorial Hospital in November 2022, with the intention of preventing future pregnancies. However, the surgery took a disastrous turn due to defective equipment, leaving Rodriguez hospitalized for months and facing lifelong consequences. According to Rodriguez, she was assured that the outpatient procedure would take only 30 minutes and come with minimal risks. Instead, she faced a ten-hour ordeal as … Read more

Victim Awarded $8.2 Million After Doctor’s Delayed Decision Leads to Life-Threatening Bowel Complications

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LIBERTY, Mo. – A woman in Clay County, Missouri has been awarded over $8.2 million in a medical malpractice case. The woman, Kim Steffen, alleged that a doctor’s delayed decision to send her to surgery resulted in the loss of a significant portion of her bowels and brought her close to death. Steffen underwent surgery on her lower back at North Kansas City Hospital in 2016. Later that night, her daughter discovered her unconscious in the bathroom. She was immediately taken to the emergency room, where doctors diagnosed her with severe abdominal pain. As Steffen’s … Read more

Calcasieu Parish Launches Warming Stations and Shelters to Protect Homeless from Life-Threatening Freezing Temperatures

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Lake Charles, Louisiana – As freezing temperatures sweep through the region, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, in collaboration with local agencies, has set up two shelters to provide assistance to the homeless population. These facilities aim to protect individuals from the life-threatening conditions they face while living on the streets. Starting Monday, January 15, the Water’s Edge Gathering Church located at 2760 Power Centre Parkway in Lake Charles will open its doors at 2 p.m. and operate 24 hours a day until Thursday, January 18 at 8:00 a.m. This shelter will offer not only a … Read more