Settlements & Verdicts
You represented me in a way I can only describe as vigorous and ethical. Your professionalism, expertise and attention to detail changed my life for the better. I will never forget what you did for me.
Frank Sgambellone
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Medical Malpractice$7,360,000Settlement for Spinal Cord Injury From Minimally Invasive Procedure
Our client suffered a spinal cord injury and a loss of feeling from the waist down after a minimally invasive Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) procedure.
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Injury to Child$7,000,000Verdict for Delayed Birth of a Child
A Washington County, IA jury awarded a verdict to the family of a child that suffered a birth injury. The child had developed cerebral palsy due to a prolonged lack of oxygen and a delayed birth.
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Medical Malpractice$5,650,000
Verdict for Paralysis Caused by a Chiropractic Adjustment
63-year-old husband and father is paralyzed from the waist down after a chiropractor applies too much force while adjusting a bone in the patient’s upper low back
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Medical Malpractice$2,500,000
Verdict for Amputation of Leg After Misplacement of Catheter
A 43-year-old man required an amputation of his right leg after a catheter was misplaced in an artery instead of a vein. The man was awarded the verdict after RSH Legal attorneys successfully argued medical malpractice had occurred.
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Medical Malpractice$2,000,000
Settlement for Clarksville Nurse Who Suffered Compartment Syndrome After Misplaced IV
A 55-year-old nurse from Clarksville, IA suffered compartment syndrome after an IV that was placed by an anesthesiologist in her leg did not enter a vein and instead filled her calf with anesthesia. She was unable to return to work due to her injury and dealt with ongoing mental and physical pain and suffering.
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Medical Malpractice$1,200,000
Settlement for Paralyzing Spinal Injury Caused by Negligent Review of X-Ray Films
45-year-old husband and father is paralyzed after a radiologist fails to identify a spinal fracture on an X-ray film and orders nurse to move the patient — severing his spinal cord
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Medical Malpractice$1,000,000
Settlement for Amputation Caused by Negligent Prescription of Antibiotics
17-year-old loses his leg after doctor negligently prescribes the wrong antibiotic to treat an infection
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Medical Malpractice$600,000
Verdict for Severed Artery During Surgery in Black Hawk County
27-year-old woman suffers a severed iliac artery during surgery for endometriosis. She is placed in a medically induced coma and suffers multiple complications. RSH Legal medical malpractice attorneys go to trial and argue the doctor made a medical error during surgery. The malpractice verdict awards the woman with compensation for pain and suffering and future […]
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Medical Malpractice$400,000
Settlement for Placing Incorrect Heart Valve by Iowa City Doctor
A 59-year-old husband and father had the wrong heart valve placed by University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.Doctors placed a mechanical heart valve instead of a tissue valve into the patient. The patient had specifically requested a tissue valve, but doctors ignored his consent and instead used a mechanical valve. The result of this medical […]
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Medical Malpractice$200,000
Settlement for Fractured Hip
A 90-year old woman suffered a hip fracture, surgery and death due to nursing home negligence.