December 2012 - Page 2 of 4 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Medical Community and Parents Defend Children with Asperger’s Syndrome in Aftermath of Connecticut School Tragedy 2

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 19th, 2012 in Medical Malpractice Blog

As a result of the loud chorus of theories that is being offered regarding the potential connection between Asperger’s syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and the tendency for those with any of these specific conditions...

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The Holidays Are a Time to Remember the Dangers of Drunk Driving

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 19th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

As a result of this all-too-common mistake, too many people are injured and killed in New York car accidents that were caused by at least one of the drivers involved consuming alcohol before these...

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Driver Arrested After Accident Leaves Passenger in Critical Condition

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 19th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

We have come to the time of year when people tend to celebrate for different reasons, as the holidays are a season when people like to relax. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when people...

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$2,600,000 – Spastic Quadraparesis, Glaucoma, Periventricular Leukomalcia, Asthma, Wheelchair-Bound

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 17th, 2012 in Recent Case Results

F&F# A04019 Settlement: $2,600,000 Injuries: Spastic Quadraparesis, Glaucoma, Periventricular Leukomalcia, Asthma, Wheelchair-Bound Facts and Claim of Liability: Infant plaintiff was born on September 4, 1999 at Defendant Hospital St. Luke’s Hospital at 32 weeks...

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$2,400,000 – Cerebral Palsy, Significant Developmental Delays

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 17th, 2012 in Recent Case Results

F&F# A02133 Settlement: $2,400,000 Injuries: Cerebral Palsy, Significant Developmental Delays, Legally Blind, Noncommunicative, Wheelchair-Bound Facts and Claim of Liability: Infant plaintiff was born on August 10, 1998 at first Defendant Hospital Long Island College...

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One Dead, Three Injured in Suspected Staten Island DUI Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 17th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

When people drive on a highway late at night or early in the morning, they tend to enjoy the fact that traffic conditions are relatively light and that the distractions that are out there...

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Swedish Study Concludes Half of Children with Cerebral Palsy Have Speech Problems

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 17th, 2012 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Recently, the results of a study that was done by medical researchers in Sweden were released to the public, and these results may have helped to identify one common problem faced by people...

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Statistics Regarding New York Motorcycle Accidents With Helmets Worn

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 14th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

People who are wearing helmets at the time of a New York motorcycle accident and who are injured or worse still need to be able to take steps to protect their legal rights. Below...

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How Psychotherapy Helps Treat Children Suffering from Cerebral Palsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 14th, 2012 in Birth Injury Blog

There are several ways that a child with cerebral palsy can be cared for as he or she learns to handle this position in life. One of those ways involves learning how to cope...

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Parents of a Child Suffering a Birth Injury Endure a Range of Difficult Emotions

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 14th, 2012 in Birth Injury Blog

Unfortunately, not all childbirths go smoothly and come off without incident or without problems. Mothers and infants can both be harmed during birth for many reasons, and the results of these types of injuries...

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