Andrea Torgrimson, a Personal Injury Attorney and Junior Partner at Dworkin and Maciariello, has successfully secured a substantial settlement in a tragic wrongful death case. Andrea represented the family of a 77-year-old woman who passed away due to alleged medical negligence at a local hospital. The settlement came after the family pursued legal action against the hospital and involved medical staff, claiming a series of preventable errors that led to her untimely death.
The woman presented to the Emergency Room for extreme abdominal pain and was consulted with general surgery for an abdominal hernia. She was admitted overnight to the general cardiac unit, despite her critical condition requiring emergency surgery. The patient was left unattended by doctors overnight, and under the care of a newly hired Nurse Practitioner. The patient’s condition significantly deteriorated overnight and went unreported, resulting in her tragic death the next morning.
Through a detailed review of Electronic Medical Records, the legal team was able to identify when specific medical professionals accessed and modified the patient’s chart, uncovering critical changes that had been made. Depositions of the involved doctors, nurses, and physician staff further established the Nurse Practitioner’s lack of experience and the absence of physician oversight. These findings were instrumental in securing the settlement.
The deceased was an independent woman enjoying retirement with her husband. She worked part-time at a local trophy shop and was actively involved in her church community. Her death was followed closely by the passing of her husband. The couple is survived by their two adult children.
Andrea was able to secure a $2.3M settlement for the estate. The settlement brings a measure of closure to the family, though their loss remains immeasurable.
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