2014 - Page 9 of 10 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

5 Facts Regarding Medical Malpractice Payouts in 2013

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 19th, 2014 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Medical malpractice lawsuits and payouts of damages have been a political hot button for years across the United States. Many jurisdictions have enacted some form of ‘medical malpractice reform’ that generally makes it more...

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Total Horror – New York Buildings Collapse in Sudden Explosion

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 17th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

At this point, at least seven people have been killed, at least three dozen people have been injured and several more remain missing after two buildings collapsed in an explosion last Wednesday in New...

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5 Troubling Statistics Regarding Birth Injuries in the United States

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 14th, 2014 in Birth Injury Blog

Birth is a complicated process, and even though it’s been happening since before history was even recorded the fact of the matter is that a lot can go wrong during the delivery of any...

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3 Risk Factors for Cerebral Palsy According to the CDC

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 5th, 2014 in Birth Injury Blog

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood. Approximately 1 out of every 323 children in the United...

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Medical Groups Call for Reduction in C-Sections As Numbers Skyrocket

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 3rd, 2014 in Birth Injury Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

The Cesarean birth, more commonly known as the C-section, is obviously not a new procedure. Legend dates it back to the days of Julius Caesar, although in reality this procedure has been used for...

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Using Acetaminophen While Pregnant Raises Risk of ADHD in Children

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 28th, 2014 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

Anyone who has ever been pregnant understands that there are several restrictions that need to be adhered to in order to make sure that the unborn child is kept as safe as possible. Many...

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Lead Has Company – Several Chemical Substances Added to Danger List

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 19th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Birth Injury Blog, Blog

Over time and as the world of science advances, we tend to discover that certain substances that were once thought of as safe and effective are actually extremely dangerous if people are exposed to...

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5 Little-Known Facts Regarding Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in the United States

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 17th, 2014 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Medical malpractice lawsuits have been an issue discussed and argued over by politicians all over the country for many years. On one side of the argument is the group that believes that medical malpractice...

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5 Signs That Your Child May Have Suffered Brain Damage While Being Born

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 12th, 2014 in Birth Injury Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

No parent wants to ever have to think about their child, let alone their newborn, suffering extreme and permanent harm. That’s why most parents simply do not spend much time learning about the possible...

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Study Ranks New York 13th In Terms of Overall Level of Emergency Care

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 29th, 2014 in Medical Malpractice Blog

With all of the changes that have been taking place with regards to healthcare and how it is delivered in the United States, every different aspect of the current healthcare system has been analyzed...

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