Michael Todd Schulenberg this week settled the civil suit against him, by agreeing to pay $30,000 to settle a federal civil violation, while state prosecutors are yet to announce whether they will bring criminal charges relating to the death. Dr. Schulenberg is not accused of contributing to Prince’s death and is not the subject of any criminal case which may arise. Regardless, the civil suit arose as the doctor had prescribed opiates to Prince, using the name of his bodyguard, Kirk Johnson.
U.S Attorneys had pressed charges against Dr. Schulenberg as part of a move to tackle an ever-increasing opioid problem, in which they state medical professionals should be more responsible when prescribing these drugs. Schulenberg now has 30 days in which to pay his fine and has agreed to stricter monitoring and control of prescriptions of controlled substances for the next two years.
Do You Need a California Medical Malpractice Attorney?
Medical malpractice in California can take numerous forms, with irresponsible prescribing of drugs being just one. When you visit a doctor or another health professional, you trust that they will treat you competently and responsibly and, when this high level of care is not maintained, the consequences can be catastrophic. Our esteemed California medical malpractice attorneys are highly skilled at successfully handling cases arising from various areas of medicine, including:
- Birth injuries, including those resulting in hypoxia, brain injury, cerebral palsy, and fetal distress
- Failure to diagnose illnesses and conditions such as cancer, stroke, and heart attacks
- Failure to provide prompt emergency medical attention, and other ER medical malpractice
- Surgical errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Incorrect prescription of medication
- Nursing errors
- Overdoses of medication
- Pathology and radiology errors
- Administering dangerous drugs
- Nursing home negligence
As always, this list is intended as a guide only and is not an exhaustive guide to what an experienced California medical malpractice lawyer from Licata & Yeremenko, A Professional Law Corporation could assist you with.
Medical Malpractice is 3rd Highest Cause of Death in the United States – Do Not Underestimate Your Case
A Johns Hopkins study revealed that medical malpractice is the third-largest killer in the United States – claiming more lives than many of the most deadly illnesses and diseases. More than 250,000 Americans die due to some form of medical malpractice each year, a figure surpassed only by heart disease and cancer. As medical malpractice is, in most cases, almost entirely preventable, it is important to hold medical professionals accountable for the aftermath of their errors.
When you, or a loved one, has been injured due to the negligence or willful dangerous actions of a medical professional, you are entitled to seek damages and compensation. Working with a California medical malpractice attorney can greatly increase your chances of recovering the maximum available settlement. To find out how we could help you, schedule your free initial consultation by calling us today at 818-783-5757.