June 2016 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Study Says Children With Cerebral Palsy Struggle in Fitness Performance

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 29th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

While cerebral palsy is an umbrella term to describe a group of neurological disorders, a new study from the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation shows that many youngsters with the condition tend to have less...

Terminix Sued for Poisoning Young Boy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 27th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

The Terminix pest control company is facing a lawsuit as doctors claim pesticides used to fumigate a home actually poisoned a 10-year-old boy, causing brain damage. The incident occurred last August – just before...

Confirmed Link Between Zika Virus and Birth Injury

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 24th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control have said there’s enough evidence to connect the Zika virus with birth injuries in children whose mothers became infected during pregnancy. The CDC earlier issued travel warnings to...

$5.2 Million Awarded in Cerebral Palsy Case

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 22nd, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

We’re heading a little north of the border for the news that a British Columbia judge has awarded just over $5.2 million to a 16-year-old after determining that her cerebral palsy was a direct...

Sleep Disorders Underreported in Cerebral Palsy Patients

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 20th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

New research tells us that serious sleep disorders have joined the list of other life-altering complications caused by cerebral palsy. The Study at a Glance Carried out by researchers with the Gillette Children’s Specialty...

Is Autism All in the Brain?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 17th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

There’s new research that indicates autism is not limited to impairments during brain development. Rather, scientists found that other parts of the nervous system could play a role in how people diagnosed with autism...

Mother of Five Dies; Taxpayers to Pay $9 Million Malpractice Verdict

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 15th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

The federal government – which is you and me – is on the hook for a $9 million medical malpractice case which led to the death of a mother of five and her infant...

How You Can Prevent Medical Errors

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 13th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

In a previous blog, we shared the news that medical errors are now the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. – absolutely stunning news. In this entry, we’ll share a few steps...

Should NY Schools be Forced to Test for Lead in Water?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 10th, 2016 in Blog

Alarming reports about lead contamination found in water supplies of some New York districts – including Binghamton and Ithaca – have prompted calls to legislators to take action that would lead to mandated water...

Appeals Court Upholds $3 Million Ruling for Birth Injury Caused by Topamax

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 8th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

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A $3 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for severe birth injuries that resulted from the mother taking Topamax has been upheld by a Pennsylvania appeals court. While Topamax is normally prescribed to ease...