Medical Malpractice Cases

Carroll v. Drs. Smith and Stefanis

Michael Carroll underwent a lumbar diskectomy and decompression, as well as a lumbar fusion with internal fixation. The defendant doctors mispositioned three of the six pedicle screws that they placed into Mr. Carroll’s spine. This negligence injured nerve roots at the L4 and S1 levels on the left side, leaving Mr. Carroll severely injured with permanent pain in his back. Less than a week before trial, the defendants paid Mr. Carroll and his wife $2 million to settle the claims.

Kent v. Raleigh General Hospital, Inc. and Drs. Fakhoury and Lucero

Belinda Kent delivered her baby boy, Christopher Kent, at Raleigh General Hospital. The defendant doctors negligently performed the delivery, causing severe and permanent injuries to Christopher. After intense investigation and discovery, the defendants paid the Kent family a substantial sum that will provide for the care Christopher will require in the future.

McLendon v. Center for Videoscopic and Laser Surgery, Inc., Dr. Champion, et al.

Mary McLendon underwent laparoscopic surgery to correct a narrowing of the passage in her stomach. Dr. Champion negligently performed the surgery, causing Mrs. McLendon to become septic and die approximately two weeks after the surgery. The firm also uncovered evidence that some of the medical equipment used during the surgery was defective. We obtained settlements from all the defendants that totaled approximately $2 million.