Clear communication between health care workers during an emergency is a must and the lack of it can cost a life as we saw in a recent McKeen & Associates case. The Port Huron man was correctly diagnosed with STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction), which is a blockage of one of the heart’s major arteries, through an ECG performed by a nurse practitioner. Unfortunately, upon arrival in the emergency room, a lifesaving angioplasty was not performed immediately as the cardiologist claimed the ER doctor did not inform him of suspected STEMI. Read more about this case here: https://www.mckeenassociates.com/blog/2020/08/hospital-miscommunication-costs-port-huron-man-his-life.shtml

Congratulations McKeen & Associates Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! Six McKeen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list for 2020, and five recognized as Rising Stars. Brian McKeen; Jody Aaron; Richard Counsman; Terry Dawes; Norman Rosen; and David Tirella were named Super Lawyers which is comprised of less than five percent of attorneys in each state. McKeen attorneys Steven Hurbis; Andrew Kay; Kenneth Lee; John Malone and Erik Proulx were named as Rising Stars, which is comprised of less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.

McKeen & Associates donated video communication devices to two Detroit nursing homes as part of the Injury Board’s Day of Action. The devices are used for residents to communicate with their families. The Injury Board is North America’s preeminent organization of personal injury attorneys who pool their resources to benefit their communities. More than 50 law firms nationwide participated in this annual charitable initiative.

Did you know that a practicing physician may not necessarily be board certified? While most medical specialty areas offer national certification, lack of this certification does not prevent a doctor from practicing in that specialty or even presenting himself as a “specialist.” It is unusual for a doctor and the hospitals they work for to make this lack of certification public, so it always wise to ask “are you board certified?”

The National Law Journal recently contacted McKeen & Associates to inform us that our case, Tran v. William Beaumont, will be featured in its Verdicts Hall of Fame, which will run in its October issue. A jury found Beaumont health workers negligent in their treatment of baby Vinh Tran, who suffered severe brain damage under their care resulting in cerebral palsy. The case came to McKeen & Associates just five days before the Statute of Limitations were up, having languished at a couple other law firms. It resulted in a record-breaking $130.5 million jury verdict for the family in September of 2018.

When surgical implements – like sponges or tools – are left behind, patients suffer the consequences. MCKEENASSOCIATES.COM Hazards Of Surgical Sponges

McKeen & Associates is a local firm with a national reputation. We fight for justice for our injured clients. We have earned our reputation through hard work and a focus on always doing right by our clients. https://www.mckeenassociates.com/

A note from a satisfied client: “This firm is professional and always there to take a phone call and help out. Barbara D. and Richard C. were great to work with from day one. They always took the time to explain what was going on and we achieved the end result we were all looking for. Caring, compassionate and competent—they make a great team. Thank you!”

We represent clients in cases involving medical malpractice, with a special focus on birth injuries and cerebral palsy. We represent clients who have been hurt in medical malpractice injuries and we take on wrongful death cases on behalf of the grieving relatives of those who have died as a result of a medical professional's negligence.

Brian McKeen, McKeen & Associates founder and president, was recently quoted in the Associated Press as a legal expert regarding charges brought against University of Michigan physicians for molestation of athletes. See the whole story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/pilots-say-they-too-were-molested-by-univ-michigan-doc/XTA2J45A7BP3D4P6HQFBLVSYUA/ LINK.EDGEPILOT.COM Checking link...

Erin Go Bragh! Whether you are of Irish heritage or just “Irish for the day” – Enjoy and have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

A note from a satisfied client: "It is without reservation and with a great deal of confidence that I write this review of McKeen and Associates Law Firm. From our first consultation meeting when we met our attorney, Mr. Kenneth Lee, we felt an immediate sense that we were in competent and trustworthy hands. He made us feel extremely comfortable with his caring, compassionate and very professional presence. This law firm is not your “TV attorneys “ that promise clients the world. McKeen and Associates are dedicated, hard working and knowledgeable people who only promise you they will work as hard as they possibly can to bring your case to a positive resolution...and they DO. We would highly recommend the McKeen and Associates Law Firm to anyone looking for outstanding legal representation."