How Trivent Legal’s Medical Chronology Contributed to a Favorable Outcome in a Wrongful Death Case   

No one expects a dental procedure to result in death, but this was the tragic case of Mr. Doe. Following a dental procedure, Mr. Doe unexpectedly passed away. It was up to Trivent Legal’s expert team to determine the cause of death and identify any deviations from the standard of care. Curious to know how Trivent Legal cracked the code? Read on to find out 

Case Overview 

A 50-year-old male, Mr. Doe, with a history of hypertension and heavy smoking, underwent dental implant surgery on January 26, YYYY. Despite being medically cleared by his Primary Care Physician (PCP) the day before, Mr. Doe tragically passed away on the day of his procedure due to complications arising from anesthesia. 

Issues of the Case 

The case presented significant complexities, including determining the cause of death and identifying any deviations from the standard of care during the dental procedure. The plaintiff’s attorneys needed a detailed and comprehensive analysis to substantiate the claims of medical negligence and wrongful death. 

Trivent Legal’s Approach 

Trivent Legal’s team, including dental professionals and an MD expert, meticulously reviewed Mr. Doe’s medical records. They created a detailed medical chronology, mapping out the sequence of events leading to the patient’s death. This chronology served as the foundation for identifying critical deviations from standard medical practices. 

Identification of Key Deviations 

Our MD expert identified that the patient’s cardiac arrest and death were linked to preoperative negligence of failure to conduct an EKG and anesthesia oversight involving inappropriate use of MAC instead of the general anesthesia often used for complex dental procedure. 

Our further Value-Added Services 

To enhance the presentation of the case, we also developed a graphical timeline report. This timeline illustrated the critical moments from the start of the dental procedure to the tragic outcome. The graphical timeline provided a concise yet comprehensive overview, allowing attorneys to quickly grasp the sequence of events and their implications. 

Client Feedback 

The attorneys representing the plaintiff praised the graphical timeline, noting its effectiveness in conveying the critical events and supporting the wrongful death claim. 

Case focus: 

• Medical Chronology: Complete documentation of the patient’s medical history and events leading to the death. 

• Expert Medical Opinion: An MD’s expert analysis highlighting the deviations from standard care. 

• Graphical Timeline: A visual representation of the sequence of events. 

• Hotlinks: Embedded links within the chronology for easy access to specific records. 

Conclusion 

Trivent Legal’s comprehensive approach, including detailed medical chronology, expert medical opinions, and a value-added graphical timeline, played a crucial role in achieving a favorable outcome in this wrongful death case. By customizing our services to meet the specific needs of each case, we help attorneys effectively present complex medical information, ultimately contributing to successful case resolutions. 

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