We Hold Bad Doctors Accountable | Attorney Bryan Smith | Morgan & Morgan

TL;DR

A doctor's negligence during a medical procedure resulted in a child's nose rotting off his face, leading to a successful lawsuit against the doctor.

Transcript

Our client’s name was Jonathan Trentham. He had, was born with a, what’s called an arteriovenous malformation, which is a birth defect in his lip which created a lot of problems for him. His lip would swell, and it caused a lot of cosmetic problems for him. And could potentially end up being a - cause emergency medical problems for him. The doctor ... Read More

Key Insights

• 😍 Medical malpractice cases can arise from even simple procedures if doctors cut corners or rush through them, leading to devastating consequences.
• 😷 Visual presentations and expert testimonies play a crucial role in helping juries understand complex medical matters.
• 🥹 Accountability and holding negligent doctors and hospitals responsible are essential for victims seeking justice and closure.
• 😷 The financial impact of injuries in medical malpractice cases further emphasizes the need for successful outcomes to help victims rebuild their lives.

Questions & Answers

Q: What birth defect did Jonathan Trentham have, and how did it affect him?

Jonathan was born with an arteriovenous malformation birth defect, causing cosmetic issues and potential medical problems with his lip, which would swell.

Q: What medical procedure did Jonathan undergo to fix his lip issue?

The procedure involved inserting a catheter through his leg into his lip and using medical-grade alcohol to kill problem-causing elements. It required precision from the doctor.

Q: How did the doctor's negligence cause Jonathan's nose to rot?

The doctor, in a hurry and cutting corners, missed the arteriovenous malformation and hit a blood vessel supplying the nose. Over time, the nose gradually rotted off Jonathan's face.

Q: How did the attorney's visual presentation and cross-examination impact the trial?

The attorney's visual presentation helped the jury understand the complex medicine involved and exposed the doctor's mistakes and negligence. The cross-examination further weakened the doctor's defense, leading to laughter from the jury.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jonathan Trentham, born with an arteriovenous malformation birth defect, underwent a procedure to resolve cosmetic and potential medical issues with his lip.

• Due to the doctor's negligence and rushing through the procedure, he missed the malformation and hit a blood vessel, causing the gradual rotting of Jonathan's nose.

• Through a visual presentation and expert testimonies, the doctor's defense fell apart during the trial, leading to accountability and a successful outcome for Jonathan's family.