When a surgical error occurs, it is not automatically considered medical malpractice. In order to qualify as malpractice, the mistake had to be negligent (breach the standard of care) and cause some type of injury to the victim. Here… Read More
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Potential Birth Injuries That Can Result From a Cesarean Section
A Cesarean section, commonly known as a C-section, is a birth method that involves cutting the stomach open to deliver the baby. C-sections are happening more often now than they were before, although there has to be a valid reason… Read More
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How To Prove Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases are known to be some of the most complex because they involve a lot of medical knowledge and expert witnesses. It can be tough to prove that a doctor acted negligently, so you first want to make… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Shoulder Dystocia
Unfortunately, birth injuries are a risk that come with every child delivery. We hope that we never have to experience this first hand, but it is good to still be informed of the possibilities. Shoulder Dystocia is one of the… Read More
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Personal Injury: Pain & Suffering Damages
If you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for it. A personal injury can be anything from a car accident to a slip-and-fall to a dog attack. Compensation for personal injury… Read More
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Medical Malpractice: Radiology Mistakes
We often associate negligence and medical malpractice with doctors. However, nurses, anesthesiologists, and even radiologists can be at fault for a medical mistake. The radiologist is responsible for testing and studying results to diagnose an injury or illness. A mistake… Read More
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When Is The Hospital Liable For Medical Malpractice?
When an incident of medical malpractice occurs, you may automatically think that the hospital is at fault. Surprisingly, however, the blame does not always fall on the hospital itself. Here is how to know when the hospital is liable for… Read More
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The 4 Types Of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a serious birth injury resulting from brain damage that affects a child’s ability to control their muscle movements, balance, and posture. The muscles that the condition affects depends on which type of Cerebral Palsy the child has…. Read More
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What You Need To Know About Wrongful Death Claims In Maryland
If you believe that your loved one suffered from wrongful death in the state of Maryland, it is good to know the laws based around wrongful death suits. Often, wrongful death claims in Maryland are there to compensate the family… Read More
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Potential Risks Of Vacuum Or Forceps Extractions
Ideally, during childbirth, the baby will reach the mother’s birth canal with no other force than pushing. However, sometimes the baby needs extra help and doctor’s can use a variety of different tools to assist in delivering, including a vacuum… Read More