An inmate serving 30 years in prison for the rape of a girl was in court again for severely beating another inmate in a St. Cloud prison back in September.

Leonard James Fisherman Jr., 30, is now facing charges for first-degree assault after a fight left another inmate dealing with very severe injuries. The injuries included bleeding on the brain and a number of facial fractions. The injured inmate also had to have part of his skull removed so that his brain could be operated on.

The fight occurred on September 22 at the St. Cloud-based Minnesota Correctional Facility. The inmate that Fisherman allegedly beat was housed in the cell next to Fisherman and he was throwing things and yelling in his cell while looking for his identification.

Fisherman and fellow inmates were telling the man to be quiet. The victim would eventually leave his cell. This is when he was met face-to-face by Fisherman outside of his cell. Fisherman would then allegedly block the victim to keep him from getting around him and then started to hit the victim repeatedly in the face with a closed fist.

According to the complaint, the victim would fall to the ground, but Fisherman kept hitting him and wouldn’t let him get back on his feet. Fisherman would then continue to kick the victim and stomp his head. Correctional officials said that they had to use chemical spray to stop the attack. As the officers were using the chemical spray, Fisherman was holding on to the victim, but he did let go. This is when the victim fell from the second floor of the housing unit to the main floor.

When officers ran to him, they found the victim bleeding from his head and he was unresponsive. It only took a couple of minutes to have him rushed to a St. Cloud Hospital where it was immediately determined that he needed surgery. While in the ER, doctors reported that the victim’s heart rate had dropped significantly but that medication was able to normalize it.

Fisherman would later be escorted to segregation. During this time, he was reported to be pounding his chest saying “just think, I just killed him.”

Fisherman is in prison after being convicted of raping an underage girl at knife point. He also has past convictions for sex offenses, drugs, and assault that go back to when he was 18 years old.

The victim, who is 20 years old, is serving a one year sentence for a probation violation relating to terroristic threats.

The Bloomington personal injury lawyers of TSR Injury Law believe that you should not have to suffer the consequences of an accident that was not your fault. We have helped thousands of people recover millions in compensation, including a recent settlement of $1.7 million for an accident that included a badly broken ankle.

Call us today. We care about you and your fight for justice and compensation. To contact Steve Terry, Chuck Slane, or Rich Ruohonen about your Minnesota ankle injury case, call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

Why Ankle Fusion May Be Needed

You may have suffered a severe ankle fracture in a car accident or a slip and fall accident. As a result of the fracture, the ankle may have never healed correctly or may have developed arthritis. Ankle fusion may be recommended if:

• your pain is so great that you are not able to continue working;
• you are having issues with taking painkillers for an extended time; or
• your quality of life has deteriorated.

About Ankle Fusion

An ankle fusion removes the articular cartilage from the surface of the ankle joint, which allows the tibia to fuse with the talus. The bones literally grow together. A successful ankle fusion does not wear out like an artificial ankle — it should last a lifetime.

Ankle fusion surgery can be arthroscopic or open. Open ankle fusion takes less time in surgery, but more time to heal. Arthroscopic surgery has a higher percentage of achieving fusion. Because the positioning of the bones is so critical to a successful fusion and your future comfort level, you need to have the surgery performed by a surgeon who has performed many ankle fusions.

Ankle Fusion Complications

There are many complications associated with ankle fusion, including:

• nerve damage (could result in numbness in the foot);
• blood vessel damage (could lead to the need for amputation);
• infection (could require further surgery to drain the infection);
• nonunion (could require another surgery to perform a bone graft or additional fixation); and
• malunion (could cause problems with walking and require another surgery to achieve a better position of healing).

Ankle Fusion Recovery

After surgery, a padded plaster cast is required for 8 to 12 weeks. It is vital to refrain from putting any weight on the foot until x-rays show that the bones are fusing.

Physical therapy may be needed to learn to walk smoothly, without a limp. Once the fusion is completely healed, some shoe modifications may be helpful. There are shoe inserts or rocker soles available that allow the foot to roll more normally.

Bloomington Ankle Fusion Lawyer

Constant pain is debilitating and can lead to depression and hopelessness. Call us if you have had ankle fusion from an injury due to negligence. We have handled many ankle fusion cases. We know how to prove liability effectively. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

Trigger point injections are administered at your doctor’s office by an experienced and qualified health professional. While considered safe, if the utmost care is not taken, a trigger point injection can result in severe nerve damage among other complications. If you have experienced nerve damage or a serious medical condition after a trigger point injection, then you may be facing a world of pain and looking at a medical malpractice lawsuit. Contact a Minneapolis personal injury lawyer at (612) TSR-TIME to learn about your legal rights.

Trigger Point Injection Risks

When your muscles fail to contract and relax as they should, you could be experiencing a whole world of pain throughout your body. Furthermore, this can result in a loss of motion, scar tissue and weakness to develop over time. In some instances, a trigger point, or a tight band of muscle can develop in the body, irritating surrounding nerves and causing extreme pain.

A trigger point injection is one way to dull this painful sensation so you can move on with your life. However, in some instances, a trigger point injection can cause serious trigger point injection side effects and health risks that can be life changing and devastating.

The most common concerns surrounding trigger point injection is the risk of nerve damage.

Trigger Point Injection Side Effects

Dealing with the aftermath of an improper trigger point injection can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating. Not only could you be looking at the following serious trigger point injection side effects, but you could also be faced with unexpected medical costs and a loss of quality of life. Side effects of trigger point injection nerve damage include:

• Pain
• Sensitivity
• Numbness
• Tingling or prickling
• Burning
• Problems with positional awareness

Trigger Point Injection Administration

There are several health professionals that are qualified to administer a trigger point injection including an orthopedist, a psychiatrist, a pain specialist or a neurologist. Trigger point injections can be administered at a doctor’s office. A trigger point injection involves a needle into the patient’s nerve to block and prevent pain. A small needle is inserted into the trigger point and a local anesthetic is injected.

Trigger Point Injection Lawsuit

A trigger point injection should only be administered by a qualified and experienced health professional and the utmost care and practice must be used. In some instances, a trigger point injection can go wrong, resulting in nerve damage and other trigger point injection risks. It is the responsibility to the health professional to practice extreme care. Any slight act of recklessness, carelessness or negligence can result in a health complications as well as a trigger point injection lawsuit.

Have Legal Questions?

There have been several instances of medical malpractice lawsuits involving reckless and negligent trigger point injections. If you or someone you love have suffered nerve damage and any trigger point injection side effects after a trigger point injection, then it is advisable to contact a Minnesota personal injury lawyer about your options.

The attorneys at TSR Injury Law have years of experience analyzing and valuing injury cases. We will check for additional insurance policies to maximize your benefits, do all of the paperwork, and file your claim. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

A 79 year-old St. Paul woman was killed after being struck by ambulance as they backed down an alley to get closer to the scene of a car accident Saturday night. They were responding to a call that a car had crashed through a fence behind a Walgreen’s Drug Store.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released, pending notification of relatives.

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman issued a statement,

“Words fail us at times like these. They fail to express the depth of our sadness for those who lost a loved one today. They fail to touch the anguish of the paramedic crew whose jobs sent them on a fateful run. We will fully investigate the circumstances of this tragic accident, and as this day ends in grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim as they go through this difficult time.”

Drivers of emergency services vehicles, even when answering emergency calls, owe a duty of care to other road users and pedestrians. They should be especially careful when in reverse. The Bloomington, MN personal injury attorneys at TSR Injury Law are skilled, aggressive litigators with years of experience in wrongful death cases. Our partners are consistently named Super Lawyers and Top Lawyers by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Law & Politics.

Free Consultation. Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

No one wants to be the victim of a surgical error, especially when that error could result in their death. But what if that error could end up leaving a person a vegetable? What would be the best course of action on the surgeon’s part? What consequences would they face if they were to pull the plug? Doing so could leave a lot of questions as to whether or not a person had a shot at any quality of life. So what do they do?

Research that was recently published in the Annals of Surgery states that surgeons may not wish to pull life support from a patient when there has been a complication due to a medical error during surgery.

To conduct the study, researchers surveyed 2,100 surgeons who specialize in high-risk procedures. The survey contained details of a hypothetical nature of a patient who suffered a hemiplegic stroke and experienced respiratory failure in order to determine what would influence the surgeon to pull life support. Approximately 56% of the surgeons surveyed responded.

The results showed that 63% of the surgeons would not honor the patient’s wishes or the wishes of the family to withdraw life support on the seventh day. The unwillingness increased when the scenario showed the patient’s outcome was due to an error on the surgeon’s part. The surgeons who stated they would not withdraw life support said their decision was due to an optimistic belief that the patient would have some kind of future quality of life. The surgeons concluded that it can be difficult to predict whether or not a patient can live comfortably unless certain factors are present that state otherwise, such as brain death.

If your loved one has been fatally injured due to a surgical error, the family of that victim may be able to hold the negligent parties responsible for their actions. An experienced Minneapolis medical malpractice lawyer at TSR Injury Law can help to review the details of the incident and determine if there are grounds to file a lawsuit. There are no upfront fees if you hire us and we only get paid when we obtain a recovery on your behalf.

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At TSR Injury Law Firm we can help you uncover the truth behind the accident and determine what comes next. Serious swimming pool injuries can result in life changing complications, especially if faced with a spine or brain injury. Swimming pool drowning often result in death or serious brain damage due to the lack of oxygen to the brain while in the water.

Potential Injury Causes

TSR Injury Law Firm represents clients facing all types of swimming pool injuries and accidents such as:

• Drowning
• Brain and spine injuries
• Slip and fall accidents
• Lack of supervision
• Unsafe pool conditions
• Head injuries and trauma

Make sure you understand your legal rights when it comes to swimming pool accidents. It is the legal responsibility of the public pool to keep their swimmers safe. You may be entitled to compensation through a public liability insurance lawsuit. However, the rules surrounding this type of insurance claim can be complicated to say the least. Furthermore, many insurance companies will try to get out of paying you a fair amount. Don’t settle for the first quote you are offered by an insurance agency.

Speak to our qualified Minnesota personal injury lawyer first to see what rights you have and what this means for your financial future.

Swimming Pool Injuries and Children

It is often children that will be victim to swimming pool accidents. During swimming lessons the teacher must be watching every child at the same time. Furthermore, during public swimming lifeguards must watch the water and the kids for any risky or unsafe behavior. If something does happen, they will need to do their best to safe the child.

When your child has been seriously injured in a swimming pool accident or if the accident has resulted in a tragic loss, then you are going to need some time off. You will want to be there for them or be with your family to grieve for this loss. This is why it is so important to speak to a Minnesota injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Swimming Pool Injury Lawyers – Minneapolis, MN

In the event of a life changing swimming pool accident, we can help ensure that your family is taken care of financially. Compensation can help you with things like a loss of income, medical equipment and hospital bills. Call (612) TSR-TIME for a free initial consultation about your case or submit our free consultation form.