Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
When an angle grinder malfunctioned, its blade violently ripped open a man’s forearm and sliced major arteries that carried blood to his hand. He was rushed to the hospital in plenty of time to restore blood flow and avoid amputation. However, medical providers neglected to follow proper procedure.
The hand surgeon failed to correctly repair damaged vessels for two days - until the patient was transferred to a new facility. Before being transferred, the surgeon encountered blood clots and vessel spasm blocking blood flow during repair of the severed arteries, but did not use heparin or an anti-spasmotic drug to address the problem. Moreover, the surgeon disregarded hospital policy by not using a shunt to provide blood flow to the hand while repairs were being attempted.
Defense attorneys argued that the hospital was not responsible for any damages, and that the amputation was the result of the initial injury. They refused to offer a dime, and argued that the situation was too complicated to lay definitive blame on medical providers.
The defense tried to complicate the case and make liability seem unclear. However, High Impact visuals simplified these complex issues, and showed very clearly where, how, and why medical negligence occurred. The defense offered nothing before walking into trial, and would walk away owing about $5M after interest and costs were calculated into the final verdict amount.
"High Impact is a key part of my litigation team and any large case that we do, it's important to have High Impact involved," Mr. Lipman said. "Whether it be for mediation or trial, the use of effective visuals makes a difference in ensuring a positive result. What sets High Impact apart in this regard is that they are 'STRATEGISTS' and not just order takers."
Read the entire case study: highimpact.com/case-studies/4m-verdict-after-0-offer-for-preventable-amputation
When an angle grinder malfunctioned, its blade violently ripped open a man’s forearm and sliced major arteries that carried blood to his hand. He was rushed to the hospital in plenty of time to restore blood flow and avoid amputation. However, medical providers neglected to follow proper procedure.
The hand surgeon failed to correctly repair damaged vessels for two days - until the patient was transferred to a new facility. Before being transferred, the surgeon encountered blood clots and vessel spasm blocking blood flow during repair of the severed arteries, but did not use heparin or an anti-spasmotic drug to address the problem. Moreover, the surgeon disregarded hospital policy by not using a shunt to provide blood flow to the hand while repairs were being attempted.
Defense attorneys argued that the hospital was not responsible for any damages, and that the amputation was the result of the initial injury. They refused to offer a dime, and argued that the situation was too complicated to lay definitive blame on medical providers.
The defense tried to complicate the case and make liability seem unclear. However, High Impact visuals simplified these complex issues, and showed very clearly where, how, and why medical negligence occurred. The defense offered nothing before walking into trial, and would walk away owing about $5M after interest and costs were calculated into the final verdict amount.
"High Impact is a key part of my litigation team and any large case that we do, it's important to have High Impact involved," Mr. Lipman said. "Whether it be for mediation or trial, the use of effective visuals makes a difference in ensuring a positive result. What sets High Impact apart in this regard is that they are 'STRATEGISTS' and not just order takers."
Read the entire case study: highimpact.com/case-studies/4m-verdict-after-0-offer-for-preventable-amputation
