Ever since the enactment of N.C.G.S. § 90-21.12, defense lawyers have argued that the common law duties owed by doctors to their patients to exercise best judgment and reasonable care and diligence have been supplanted by the statute which requires that the plaintiff prove a breach in the standard of care. However, the common law duties…
MAXIMIZING THE VALUE OF YOUR EXPERTS DURING LITIGATION Now that you have determined you have a good case and have built a solid foundation through extensive pre-suit investigation including consultation with your expert(s), you are ready to file your case. For plaintiffs, to maximize the value of your case, make good use of written discovery…
On March 3, 2014, a woman in Maine passed away from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. A mother of four children, she first became ill in November with a cough and vertigo. Her health deteriorated rapidly and doctors struggled to figure out what was wrong with her. By Christmas, she was in the hospital with stroke-like symptoms. She was ultimately…
A major beef recall from a California slaughterhouse is prompting concerns about gaps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s meat inspection system. The USDA, which announced the recall on February 8, 2014, said Rancho Feeding Corp. had processed “diseased and unsound animals” and that the resulting meat was “unfit for human food.” The plant closed…
For some of the most up to date information about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), visit the following sites: https://www.cdc.gov/prions/cjd/index.html http://www.cjdsurveillance.com/ If you have potentially been exposed to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, contact the Law Office of Kevin J. Williams, PLLC, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at (336)793-8459 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your options. You may also…
There is no reliable test for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). When a doctor suspects CJD, the first item of business is to exclude treatable forms of dementia such as encephalitis or chronic meningitis. A neurological exam will be performed. Standard diagnostic tests include a spinal tap and an electroencephalogram (EEG). The only way to confirm a…
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a degenerative and fatal brain disorder. Usually, onset of symptoms occurs around age 60, and about 90 percent of individuals die within a year. Early symptoms consist of failing memory, behavioral changes, lack of coordination and visual disturbances. Progressive symptoms include severe mental deterioration, involuntary movements, blindness and weakness of extremities. …
Novant Health d/b/a Forsyth Medical Center recently disclosed that 18 patients were potentially exposed to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is characterized by rapidly progressive dementia. Initially, patients experience problems with muscle coordination, personality changes, and impaired vision. Patients may also experience insomnia, depression, or unusual sensations. As the illness advances, mental impairment becomes severe. …
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, or CJD, is a degenerative neurological disease that is incurable and always fatal. CJD may lie dormant for years before manifesting symptoms similar to those found in dementia patients. However, once symptoms manifest, life expectancy is reduced to a matter of months, if not weeks. There are no reliable tests to rule in…
