Olsman MacKenzie Peacock is investigating claims on behalf of patients who may have been subjected to unnecessary implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) procedures as a result of the alleged misconduct of Dr. David Drik Bonnema. Patients trusted Dr. Bonnema to provide accurate diagnoses and ethical treatment plans, yet numerous allegations have been made that he falsified echocardiogram results to justify unwarranted ICD implantations, putting patients at significant health risks.
If you were a patient of Dr. Bonnema and believe that you may have received an unnecessary ICD or other cardiac procedure, we invite you to contact our legal team today to schedule a free consultation.
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Our legal team consists of veteran trial lawyers David P. Shafer and Donna MacKenzie. Together, Ms. MacKenzie and Mr. Shafer have over 50 years of experience.
Ms. MacKenzie, President at Olsman MacKenzie Peacock, has led groundbreaking litigation on behalf of numerous patients harmed by a single negligent physician, holding some of the most notorious medical perpetrators, hospitals, and institutions accountable. She has served as lead counsel in high-profile cases against Dr. Farid Fata, Dr. Daniel Castro, Dr. Vinay Malviya, and Dr. Larry Nassar. Her work has involved exposing unnecessary medical procedures, fraudulent treatment, and egregious sexual abuse, as well as the hospital systems and institutions that allowed these abuses to continue. A recognized leader in the legal community, she is a past president of the Michigan Association for Justice and the current chair of the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section.
Mr. Shafer, Managing Member at Shafer Swartz Injury Attorneys, secured the largest auto accident injury verdict in Muskegon County history and has consistently delivered justice for victims of neglect across West Michigan and the Lakeshore. His relentless advocacy has resulted in numerous multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts.
We offer free consultations, where you can ask questions and explore your legal options. Our firm represents clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Additionally, all litigation costs and expenses are advanced, so you do not need to worry about paying these costs while your case is ongoing.
Dr. Bonnema’s Alleged Misconduct and the Attorney General’s Investigation
Dr. David Drik Bonnema is a cardiologist affiliated with Trinity Health Medical Group (formerly Mercy Health Physician Partners) and Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. Over the course of several years, multiple peer cardiologists raised concerns about Dr. Bonnema’s medical practices, ultimately reporting him to the Attorney General’s office after extensive internal investigations. These cardiologists allege that Dr. Bonnema engaged in systematic underestimation of ejection fraction (EF) values on echocardiograms, misrepresenting patients’ heart function to create a false medical necessity for ICD implantation.
An ICD is a powerful cardiac device that functions as a pacemaker but also delivers life-saving shocks when a patient experiences a life-threatening arrhythmia. These devices are meant only for patients with severely compromised heart function (ejection fraction of .35 or lower). However, investigations suggest that Dr. Bonnema manipulated test results to make it appear that patients met this threshold when, in reality, their heart function was significantly stronger.
This alleged reckless and unethical behavior may have exposed patients to unnecessary surgeries, long-term medical complications, and financial burdens related to device maintenance and potential replacement procedures, as ICDs typically require battery replacements every 8-10 years.
Act Now – Protect Your Rights By Scheduling A Free Consultation With An Experienced Bonnema Injury Attorney.
If you or a loved one received an ICD implantation from Dr. Bonnema and suspect it was unnecessary, time is of the essence. Medical malpractice claims are subject to strict statutes of limitations in Michigan, and delaying action could mean forfeiting your right to seek compensation.
Don’t let alleged medical negligence go unchecked. Contact us today at 1-800-366-8653 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Bonnema injury attorney to discuss your case.