Accidents happen. But when they happen due to the negligence of medical professionals they can often have severe consequences. This is called medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a medical professional that does not perform their medical duties in a competent manner. But how can you prove this? In order…

In a recent case of medical malpractice, a Florida woman lost a healthy kidney when her surgeon mistakenly removed it. An article on the tragic surgical error appears here. A Terrible Mistake A Palm Beach, Florida woman in her early fifties entered the hospital for routine back surgery, only to leave with one kidney.  During…

Four years ago, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant bled to death after childbirth in a military hospital. Now, her widower is prepared to challenge a ruling that bars active-duty military members from suing the federal government in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. A detailed article on the case is available here. A Tragic Loss In…

Your rights are in jeopardy! Congress is currently working on passing new laws that would take away important rights as an American citizen. Please take action immediately to protect the rights you currently have. Each year thousands of patients die in hospitals, medical facilities, and nursing homes due to preventable medical mistakes. As patients, we…

It is with great pleasure that the Tulsa County Bar Association names W. Chad McLain as the 2014 recipient of the Gary C. Clark Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to those who have provided extraordinary service to the Bar and for distinguished contributions to the legal profession. Chad has truly provided extraordinary service…

Waiting to give birth, most women experience the full spectrum of emotions from fear to excitement, anxiously awaiting the safe birth of your baby. During this special time, the last thing you should worry about is if your child is suffering trauma at birth. The majority of births in the US are normal and most…

Thinking about getting a tattoo?  Well, you might want to think again. While tattoos are popular in all age groups and demographics these days, “getting inked” is something one should put a lot of thought into, specifically because tattoos can introduce medical issues that were not present prior to getting tattooed.  Just because there are…

The experienced attorneys at Graves McLain are no strangers to product liability cases. We represent many victims of defective products, including those who have suffered due to malfunctioning metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacement systems. Biomet is yet another international MoM manufacturer that is tied up in litigation because of its faulty M2a Magnum Hip System.  Biomet…