October 2016 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Stages Of A Personal Injury Lawsuit

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 31st, 2016 in Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. If you are involved in a sudden accident, you may have to file a personal injury claim for your injury. The significance of personal injury lawsuit can’t be overstated....

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Why Are Women With Cerebral Palsy More Vulnerable to Breast Cancer?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 31st, 2016 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

October is breast cancer awareness month. But behind the pink ribbons and shirts that show solidarity, there’s the ugly truth that women with cerebral palsy who also have breast cancer are more likely to...

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Tips for Making Halloween Fun for Kids With Autism and Cerebral Palsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 28th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

October is the start of a fun holiday season, especially for children. Having cerebral palsy or autism is no reason for any child to miss out on the fun. In this issue, we’ll share...

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Find Out How Juries Decide How Much to Award in Malpractice Cases

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 26th, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog

In an earlier entry, we shared information about when medical malpractice lawsuits are appropriate. In this issue, we’ll tell you how juries calculate how much to award victims. Defining the Damages in a Medical...

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Find Out How Misdiagnosis Led to $25 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 24th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Studies tell us that about 12 million people seeking outpatient medical care in the U.S. are misdiagnosed each year. That works out to about 1 out of 20 patients receiving improper care. In the...

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You’ll Never Guess What Drug is Linked to Autism and Epilepsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 21st, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

A medication normally prescribed to ease pre-term labor has been linked to autism and epilepsy. The findings come from researchers at the University of Colorado – Boulder. The Findings at a Glance Terbutaline is...

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Find Out Which State’s Highways Are The Deadliest

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 19th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

Last week, we brought you the staggering findings of traffic fatalities skyrocketing by more than 10% just in the first part of 2016. The upward trend, which began in 2015, was a complete reversal...

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Cerebral Palsy Parents – Don’t Miss Out on Legal Advice!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 17th, 2016 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

In a recent issue of The Huffington Post, a man with cerebral palsy offered advice to parents of children with birth injuries – advice that could be vital if you decide to pursue legal...

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GET A LAWYER! Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy, and What You Can Do

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 14th, 2016 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

Because we’re all individuals, signs or symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP) will vary from person to person. In this article, we’ll share ways to identify signs of the condition so that you can get...

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Traffic Deaths Up More Than 10% in First Half of 2016

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 12th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

In spite of vehicles built today being safer than ever, traffic fatalities have soared. How much? The U.S Department of Transportation tells us that deaths from auto accidents across the nation have jumped by...

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