Consumer Reports surveyed 1,200 recently hospitalized patients earlier this year and found a compelling link between respectful treatment and patient safety. Patients from the survey who said they rarely got respect from hospital staff were two-and-a-half times as likely to experience a medical error—such as acquiring an infection during their stay at the hospital, a […]
Detroit Medical Malpractice Attorney
Posted on September 14th, 2015 by Gerald Thurswell
Medical malpractice isn’t a nightmare you see in the movies – it’s a reality for hundreds of thousands of patients all over the country. According to the institute of medicine, about 98,000 die each year from doctor and hospital negligence. Another recent study from Harvard concluded that 18% of all patients suffer during medical care […]
New Report Suggests Breast-feeding Reduces Cancer Recurrence
Posted on September 2nd, 2015 by Gerald Thurswell
Breast-Feeding Reduces Malignant Cells SOUTHFIELD (THURSWELL) – Researchers examined 1,636 breast cancer survivors. Compared to mothers who never breastfed, women who breastfed their babies had a 30 percent reduced risk of recurrence. Women who breast-feed more than six months, experienced a 37 percent reduced risk. During pregnancy, cells within the breasts expand. Breast-feeding leads to […]
Gerald Thurswell interviewed on NewsTalk WCHB
Posted on June 2nd, 2015 by Gerald Thurswell
Gerald E. Thurswell was interviewed by Mildred Gaddis from WCHB | NewsTalk. Topic: Freddie Gray Please share with your contacts. Experience Gets Results For over four decades, we have taken on some of the toughest cases. Our Michigan trial attorneys are some of the best in the nation and are not afraid to take on large corporations […]
Driver Sentenced in Death of Pregnant woman
Posted on May 29th, 2015 by Gerald Thurswell
Jeep fire kills pregnant mother says Thurswell, driver pleads guilty to causing crash. Losing a loved one due to wrongful death from a car accident can be devastating. If you believe your family member died due to someone else’s negligence, contact our experienced accident lawyers at Thurswell Law today. Call now (866) 354-5544 and visit […]
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