Cerebral palsy is a group of movement disorders caused by damage to the brain while it is still developing. There are many possible causes of cerebral palsy. However, it can also be caused by acts of medical malpractice. For example, a doctor may fail to react properly to signs that the baby’s brain is deprived …
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Read MoreWhen you consult a medical malpractice lawyer about your case, he or she will thoroughly investigate your medical records and other relevant evidence to determine which allegations should be listed in the medical malpractice lawsuit. There are many commonly cited allegations. For example, if your lawsuit names the hospital as a defendant, the hospital may …
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Read MoreCerebral palsy isn’t one specific disorder; rather, it’s a group of disorders that affect an individual’s ability to control movement. The signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy are typically noticeable early in a child’s life. Sometimes, cerebral palsy is not preventable. However, in some cases, it may be the result of avoidable birth injuries, a …
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Read MoreEmergency room errors are far more common than you might think. This type of medical malpractice may involve misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose. For example, X-rays may be misread. Medication errors are also common. An ER doctor may prescribe inappropriate medication or fail to give proper instructions regarding how to take medications. Other ways in …
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Read MoreApril 14, 2015 is the date of the Sixth Annual Pegalis Law Group Lectureship at New York Law School. This two CLE credit program — “Medical Liability and the Civil Justice System” will begin at 6:00 PM. Stay tuned for program details here.
Read MoreIt’s tragic for any parent to discover that a little one has suffered a birth injury that may affect him or her for a lifetime. Once a birth injury is detected, a birth injury lawyer should be contacted promptly. Often, medical malpractice is to blame. Sometimes, the signs of birth injuries are evident at birth. …
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Read MoreThe effects of medical malpractice can range from mild to severe. In the case of birth injuries, the result is often devastating. Children with birth injuries often suffer from permanent disabilities, preventing them from leading a normal childhood and enjoying a productive adulthood. Caring for a child with birth injuries can also take its toll …
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Read MoreIt’s all too easy to think that medical malpractice will never happen to you. Unfortunately, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals aren’t infallible and medical errors such as birth injuries and medication errors occur every day. You may be startled to discover, that according to the Institute of Medicine, over 1.5 million people a …
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Read MoreBefore just recently, if you were medically injured while on a cruise, you could not bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against the cruise line. But, just last week the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals maintained an avenue for medical malpractice lawsuits against cruise ships. Martime law previously indicated that cruise ship passengers could not …
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Read MoreWith some types of medical advice, it’s best to seek out a second opinion. For instance, if your regular doctor suggests that you undergo a serious operation, it’s a good idea to get another doctor’s point of view. After all, an operation is a significant undertaking with no shortage of risk, and you wouldn’t want …
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