David and Dylan reached a settlement in a case involving a young man who died following a routine tonsillectomy, The patient was given a toxic and lethal dose of the opioid Dilaudid, in combination with the anti-nausea drug Phenergan. The medical record showed a steady decline in the patient’s condition, consistent with respiratory depression caused by opiate overdose. This was confirmed upon autopsy. The case focused on the lack of training by post-op nurses and lack of policies and procedures at the hospital where this happened.
AL Car Accident Settlement Negotiations Explained
Most car accident cases in Alabama don't go to trial. They settle. But the path from filing a claim to reaching an agreement isn't always smooth, and knowing what to expect at each stage helps you avoid the mistakes that cost people money during the negotiation...