Menzer Law Group: Who We Are, What We Stand For
A deep sense of compassion, coupled with a strong desire to help others, are two traits brought to life in a feature story on our founding attorney Matt Menzer appearing in the Fall 2022 issue of Paradigm magazine
The 4Ds of Medical Malpractice for Seattle Residents
Medical practitioners have a legal and moral obligation to their patients. Unfortunately, malpractice is not always easy to prove. According to Washington State Legislature, to receive payment for damages after a medical procedure, the provid…
Who Is Responsible for Medical Malpractice?
Whether you seek a routine medical evaluation at a private practice or treatment for an acute condition in a hospital emergency room, you have a right to care that meets professional medical standards. When that care falls short or causes har…
Study Reveals High Rate of Adverse Events in U.S. Hospitals
You go to the hospital when you are sick or injured because you need medical treatment to get better. You don’t go to experience an “adverse event,” which is harm caused by medical malpractice. Yet, according to a new study …
Top 10 Most Frequently Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
You might be surprised to learn that some of the most severe and life-threatening illnesses and medical emergencies you can experience are also ones that doctors most often misdiagnose. But that is what the authors of a study published in JAM…
Important Tips for Staying Safe and Minimizing Risks Under Anesthesia
Depending on the surgical procedure, even a seemingly minor error can have devastating results. This is true for the anesthesia used during the procedure as well as the post-operative medications. When you are placed under anesthesia, however…
Understanding the Hawaii Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitation
A statute of limitations is a legal time limit on how long you have to file a lawsuit. You’ll often see a statute of limitations written about as if it were a clock or a countdown—when it starts running and when it stops. If you were hurt…
Understanding Medical Negligence and Malpractice in Hawaii
You turn to doctors when something is wrong, and you’re experiencing pain and other abnormal occurrences. You hope the doctor will know what’s going on and provide a cure. If they say you need surgery, medication, or some other treatment,…
What You Need to Know About Nerve Damage After Surgery
If you are suffering from painful or disabling nerve damage after surgery, contact an experienced Maui medical malpractice lawyer right away. Nerve damage is a serious condition, which can result in pain, loss of sensation, muscle weakness an…
Failure to Report a Change in a Patient’s Condition and Negligence
When you’re being treated for a medical condition or injury, you assume you’ll be monitored. You expect your nurses and doctors to keep a close eye on whether you’re getting better or worse. If something changes in your condition, you w…