When patients arrive at an emergency department (ED), they rely on trained medical professionals to quickly assess the urgency of their condition. This initial assessment process—triage—determines how soon a patient will be evaluated and treated. But when triage errors occur, the consequences can be catastrophic. At Hoffer & Sheremet, PLC, we have seen firsthand how […]
Learn More >Welcome to our new Case Study series! In this series, we will focus on common types of cases we see and include real world examples. Once of the most common malpractice cases is misdiagnosis and delay of correct diagnosis in the emergency department. Holding Emergency Departments Accountable for Diagnostic Errors When you go to the […]
Learn More >When parents prepare for the arrival of a baby, they imagine a future filled with love, growth, and milestones. But when a severe birth injury occurs, everything changes in an instant. Families often find themselves thrust into a world of uncertainty — juggling medical care, legal questions, financial strain, and the emotional weight of what […]
Learn More >Emergency departments are critical safety nets—but when mistakes happen, they can be tragic. In Michigan, ER errors—ranging from misdiagnosis to staffing challenges—have led to serious outcomes. This post explores the statistics, underlying causes, and notable cases, with a focus on how Michigan compares to broader national trends. How common are emergency room errors? There […]
Learn More >When a child is injured during birth, the consequences can last a lifetime. Parents often wonder: How did this happen? Could it have been prevented? At Hoffer & Sheremet, PLC, our birth injury attorneys investigate the root causes of these injuries to determine whether medical negligence played a role. Understanding the causes of birth injury […]
Learn More >Learn about common types of birth injuries, including cerebral palsy, HIE, and brachial plexus injuries. Michigan birth injury attorneys at Hoffer & Sheremet can help your family.
Learn More >Michigan has released the inflation-adjusted medical malpractice damages caps for 2025: High Cap = $1,047,000 Low Cap = $586,300 In this article, we explain what the caps are and how this can affect your medical malpractice settlement or trial recovery. Medical malpractice claims in the state of Michigan are complicated. Medical negligence lawsuits have very […]
Learn More >As the top medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan, we understand lawsuits aren’t limited to doctors and nurses. When malpractice in hospitals occurs, the hospital itself can also be sued if they are partly at fault for negligence. Hospital negligence, or hospital malpractice, is a form of medical malpractice. How can patients protect themselves from hospital […]
Learn More >The truth is, there is no short or easy answer to this question. Medical negligence settlements and verdicts vary widely because every patient’s care and outcome are different. Each state has different laws governing medical malpractice claims. Medical lawsuit settlements and verdicts also differ based on the severity of the injury caused by the healthcare […]
Learn More >At our law firm, we specialize in medical malpractice for birth injury claims. We know the law and the medicine, so we can help our clients thoroughly understand their case. We get lots of questions from prospective clients about their potential cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuit. Is cerebral palsy a birth injury? Can cerebral palsy […]
Learn More >How Can I Get My Child the Best Medical Care When I Can’t Afford It? Traumatic birth injuries and other serious injuries to children caused by negligence are devastating for both children and their families. Parents are often left wondering how they will be able to afford the best medical care for their child. Injured […]
Learn More >Michigan recognizes that the impact of an injury extends beyond just financial losses. In legal terms, these losses are referred to as noneconomic damages. In everyday terms, this is what most people refer to as “pain and suffering,” although noneconomic loss extends beyond that. In this blog, we delve into the intricacies of noneconomic damages […]
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