Congratulations to Clark Harmonson and his team at Harmonson Law Firm, P.C., on their recent medical malpractice settlement. The identity of the parties and other specific information are protected and confidential; however, the nature of the case is as follows.
Clark's client ("Plaintiff") sought treatment from a local medical facility, which resulted in severe complications. The Plaintiff underwent a lumbar epidural spine injection. She later experienced a sensorimotor block and was admitted to the emergency department for care.
The Plaintiff's condition was severe; however, the emergency room discharged her without sufficient treatment. This complicated the Plaintiff's condition to include numbness and weakness in her lower extremities. Subsequent medical evaluations identified significant neurological deficits, which were attributed to the procedure and the ensuing lack of appropriate medical care.
The trial in this matter involved multiple layers of expert testimony, which included:
1. Life Care Planner: To assess the Plaintiff's future medical needs through a comprehensive evaluation of the long-term care and rehabilitation required to ensure that the settlement would adequately cover these future expenses.
2. Expert Emergency Room Physician: An expert in emergency medicine was crucial in evaluating the alleged breaches by the emergency room personnel. This expert's testimony highlighted the deviations from standard care that contributed to the Plaintiff's prolonged suffering and complications.
3. Pain Specialist: This was required to address the breach issues related to pain management by providing expert insights into the inadequate pain management our client received, which was a significant factor in the claim.
4. Neurosurgeon and Urologist: The Plaintiff required the expertise of a neurosurgeon and a urologist for causation issues. Their evaluations were instrumental in establishing the direct link between the medical procedure and the subsequent neurological and urological complications experienced by the Plaintiff.
Harmonson Law Firm, P.C., has offices in El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces, New Mexico. As their website states, they have "over two decades of experience in the area" to get you the "treatment and the money you deserve." Their cases include medical malpractice, personal injury, truck accidents, premises liability, institutional sexual abuse, and motor vehicle accidents.
Advocate Capital is honored to partner with Clark Harmonson and his team at Harmonson Law Firm, P.C., and congratulate them on their recent and continued success.
