Southfield, MI
Medical malpractice Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Birth Injury
OUTCOME: Just under $7 million dollar settlement
An eight year old was taken to surgery to correct “bow legs” and a presumed anesthesia error left the child with significant brain damage. Although the hospital and doctors insisted that they had done ... nothing wrong, a settlement just under 7 million dollars was paid after Mr. Watkins investigated and worked up the case.
OUTCOME: Confidential
An unsuspecting 19 year old basketball player suffered from a connective tissue disorder that made him susceptible to aortic dissections. He presented to an ER with acute chest pain and was sent home o ... nly to return with worsening symptoms. Diagnosis and treatment was allegedly delayed two days, almost claiming the young man’s life. However, the majority of his intestines required removal and Mr. Watkins was retained to seek recourse. The details of the settlement are subject to a non-disclosure agreement.
OUTCOME: Confidential
A frustrated mother who had sought help from multiple attorneys for her son’s Cerebral Palsy diagnosed after 2 years of life. NO one was able to see a case. However, Mr. Watkins uncovered an apparent o ... versight. The child had been misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for his seizure disorder which resulted in further deterioration. The matter was prosecuted to a multi-million dollar settlement, the details of which are subject to a non-disclosure agreement.
OUTCOME: Confidential
A 44 year old husband and father presented to his family physician with reports of chest pain prompting performance of EKGs and referral for cardiac evaluation, including a stress test. While portions ... of his cardiac evaluations were abnormal, no catheterization was pursued. Within weeks thereafter the young man died of an acute myocardial infarct. The family consulted Mr. Watkins about whether the death should have been prevented. Top notch cardiac experts were consulted by Mr. Watkins’ firm and testified under oath that their family member had a better than 90% chance to live had appropriate and timely catheterization been pursued. The family’s settlement is subject to a non-disclosure agreement.