It’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. …
Continue reading “Identifying the Signs of a Birth Injury”
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 …
Continue reading “A Look at Common Orthopedic Birth Injuries”
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 …
Continue reading “Startling Medical Malpractice Statistics”
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 …
Continue reading “Are You Medically Safe on a Cruise?”
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 …
Continue reading “What Is the Importance of a Second Opinion?”
Read MoreThere is nothing more painful for a parent than an infant injured or killed during childbirth. Unfortunately, the wrongful actions of physicians and other medical professionals are too often the cause of these injuries. Here are some of the most frequent ways that medical malpractice can cause a birth injury: Failure to Anticipate Complications Modern …
Continue reading “3 Frequent Causes of Birth Injuries”
Read MorePatient Safety Awareness Week is coming soon. Download free campaign logos, order themed items for your events, and keep on top of updates to our activities.
Read MoreErb’s palsy is a form of paralysis centered in the brachial plexus, a nerve stream between the neck and shoulders that powers movement through the arms and hands. Named after German neurologist Wilhelm Erb (1840-1921)—one of the first medical professionals to diagnose the condition—Erb’s palsy affects between one and two baby births per 1,000 due …
Continue reading “Erb’s Palsy: Causes, Treatments, and Your Rights”
Read MoreIt’s a little-known fact that 10 times as many women die of heart disease as breast cancer. One of the more common forms of medical malpractice is the misdiagnosis of women with heart disease, which is generally perceived by the medical establishment as a man’s disease. Doctors will sometimes discount the possibility of heart disease …
Continue reading “What Every Woman Needs to Know About Diagnosing Heart Disease”
Read MoreIf you or a loved one is in the hospital, you may think that your primary concern is the medical condition itself. In fact, your loved one could be at risk of suffering further medical injuries due to falls. Falls can cause debilitating injuries that may involve permanent complications. If your loved one has suffered …
Continue reading “A Look at the Risk of Falls in the Hospital”
Read More