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Like most people, you probably place a great deal of trust in medical professionals. Though doctors, nurses, and pharmacists are thoroughly trained to provide excellent care, it’s important to remember that they also make mistakes. “Talk About Prescriptions” Month was established to help spread awareness of medication-related errors and protect the wellbeing of millions of …

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The family of a toddler who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth has accepted a settlement offer from UC Davis Medical Center that totals nine million dollars. Their medical malpractice lawsuit alleged that the doctors ignored signs of fetal distress and failed to perform an emergency C-section that may have prevented the baby from …

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When you visit the doctor, you expect to receive thoughtful, professional care. Unfortunately, many people have very negative experiences with medical professionals. If you believe that a medical professional’s recklessness or negligence has caused you physical or emotional harm, you may have a valid medical malpractice case. Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails …

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Some states have passed laws that limit the amount of money a victim of medical malpractice can be awarded. In Illinois, the limit applied only to damages awarded for pain and suffering, rather than money awarded to compensate victims for medical expenses and other measurable costs. The cap was set at one million dollars for …

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Healthcare experts strongly advise parents to vaccinate their children according to the schedule recommended by a pediatrician. The benefits of childhood vaccination are immeasurable. They save lives by preventing youngsters from contracting serious, life-threatening diseases. Plus, they protect the population as a whole by preventing the spread of infections. Unfortunately, parents are increasingly choosing not …

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Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that cause lifelong problems with muscle movements and coordination.  Often children with cerebral palsy may also have autistic like behaviors. Cerebral palsy is incurable, and can also include  learning disabilities, seizures, blindness, and deafness. Although cerebral palsy can sometimes be caused by genetic mutations, other possible …

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There’s a good reason why people suffering medical injuries work closely with medical malpractice lawyers rather than trying to handle the case themselves, or entrusting their case to someone without the proper experience.  Not only is timing important, but the law for medical/legal issues are highly complex and sometimes difficult to understand. Your medical malpractice …

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The medical standard of care is often a critical component of a medical malpractice suit. This term refers to how the medical staff provided care when the patient received treatment for a condition. To determine if the healthcare provider acted in a way that caused a medical concern for the patient, the court or judge …

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