November 2016 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Can Cooling Therapy Prevent Brain Injuries in Infants?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 30th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

In this article, we’ll share information about cooling therapy – a fairly simple and relatively inexpensive way to treat infants who experience a lack of oxygen, reducing their chances of developing severe brain damage....

Cerebral Palsy – The Non-Genetic Causes

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on November 29th, 2016 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

Cerebral Palsy, commonly referred to as CP, is a medical condition that’s diagnosed by a neurologist or a medical practitioner through tests such as MRI. These tests reveal brain malformations and injuries that take...

How Safe Are Epidurals?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 28th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

Among many mothers, epidural anesthesia is one of the most popular forms of pain relief during labor. However, there are risks that come with epidurals. We’ll examine a few of them here. How Does...

Common Birth Injuries That May Result From Medical Malpractice

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on November 23rd, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Although not all birth injuries are the results of medical malpractice, there are some which could easily have been avoided. From the mental and emotional trauma that your child has to face throughout life...

5 Things That Can Trigger Legal Action Against Nursing Homes

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 23rd, 2016 in Elder Abuse

A Chicago nursing home is facing more than $100,000 in penalties for failing to monitor five of their residents who overdosed on drugs. While many people may typically think of physical abuse as being...

Why Are More Mothers Dying Right After Birth?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 21st, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

medical malpractice, hospital negligence

Harlem Hospital in New York City is facing a medical malpractice lawsuit from the husband of a woman who died mere hours after prematurely giving birth. Additional reports tell us that this case and...

Victims of Nursing Home Abuse Can Finally Have Their Day in Court

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 18th, 2016 in Blog, Elder Abuse

A recent rule enacted to give claims of elder abuse the ability to be heard in court rather than being relegated to arbitration has recently met a wall in the form of a ruling...

Did Boozing Doctor Cause Erb’s Palsy in Child?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 16th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

When their services are needed, a great deal of trust is placed in the hands of doctors and other medical personnel. A truly disturbing case tells us that such trust was grossly misplaced in...

Can Parents Break Communication Barrier With Autistic Children?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 14th, 2016 in Autism Blog

A first-of-its-kind study is garnering global attention for showing how communications skills of parents can have long-lasting benefits for young children with autism. It’s the first study to show such lasting benefits and even...

Four Ways to Protect Your Family From Lead Poisoning

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 11th, 2016 in Blog

From recent reports of extensive lead poisoning in Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin, it’s safe to say that building materials that haven’t been used since 1978 will continue to be a health danger for...