It can be tricky to determine who exactly is at fault when medical malpractice occurs. While it may be assumed that the doctor is automatically at fault, there are so many other people involved in medical procedures. In fact, sometimes… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
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The Dangers of Shoulder Dystocia
Though Shoulder Dystocia is rare, it is a birth injury that can cause significant damage to a child during childbirth. It occurs when either one of both of an infant’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis. Majority of the… Read More
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Ataxic Cerebral Palsy: A Rare Condition
Of all four types of Cerebral Palsy, Ataxic is the most rare form. This type only affects 5-10% of all those diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Caused by damage to the Cerebellum, this type can lead to speech problems as well… Read More
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How Can Medical Malpractice Cause Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is a very serious medical condition that occurs when oxygen can not get to an infant’s brain during delivery. Though it can range from mild to severe, children that are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy will be affected for… Read More
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4 Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions
In the medical professional, mistakes can potentially be detrimental to a person’s health. However, everyone is human and bound to make a mistake at some point. Diagnostic errors are more common that people may think in the medical field. Here… Read More
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Medical Malpractice: Diagnostic Errors
When we go visit a doctor for a health concern, we trust them to be able to tell us exactly what is wrong and how to fix it. When a doctor misdiagnoses or even fails to diagnose a condition, it… Read More
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Treatment Options for Cerebral Palsy
We never want to think about the possibility of birth injuries during the labor process, but there is always a risk. Cerebral Palsy is a birth injury that occurs as a result of birth asphyxia and can range in severity… Read More
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Stroke Injuries: What You Need to Know
A stroke occurs when blood isn’t able to reach a certain part of your brain. Without blood flow to the brain, brain cells start to die. This is a serious condition that can lead to permanent disability and even wrongful… Read More
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Common Causes of Wrongful Death
A wrongful death is when a fatality occurs as a result of someone else’s careless or negligent actions. When this happens, it is only right that the deceased person’s family receives proper compensation for their losses. Here are some of… Read More
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The Most Common Types of Birth Injury Lawsuits in MD
Though most deliveries are successful, the labor and delivery process is a very complex one and there is always a chance of mistakes. When medical mistakes occur during the delivery process, it can lead to birth injuries. If the injury… Read More