In a previous entry, we shared shocking facts about medical errors being so common that they’re now the third leading cause of death in the U.S. With this article, we’ll be telling you the equally...
Cerebral palsy is referred to a movement disorder whereby the muscle tone or posture is damaged. This is primarily a result of the damage inflicted on a brain that’s still developing and is immature....
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon September 2nd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog
We’ve talked before about the harms of a delayed diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As soon as a parent or guardian senses developmental delays in a child, a doctor should be seen. Because...
For many parents, finding out their child has autism is a life-changing event. While a parent is rarely prepared to hear anything other than that their child is healthy and happy, an autism diagnosis...
Children that are born with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, or brachial plexus tend to experience brain injuries such as stretching, scarring, and rupturing of nerves. More often, these birth injuries...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon August 29th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog
In a recent blog entry, we shared news of a study that found a link between a mosquito insecticide and autism. Since that publication, more news has become available that shows chemicals that were...
A 3-year-old girl has been awarded $9.6 million for a brain injury sustained during her delivery due to doctors waiting too long to deliver her via Cesarean section. Background on the Case Last October,...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon August 24th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog
A study published in Newsweek magazine has found an unnerving link between a higher rate of autism diagnoses and a mosquito insecticide. The Study at a Glance Steve Hicks, a physician and assistant professor...
A San Diego family has received a $20 million settlement in a case of medical malpractice that resulted in their daughter developing cerebral palsy. The Case at a Glance While the girl was born...
In a case that captured the attention of the nation and beyond, a mother in Texas has been awarded $10.3 million because of a botched delivery that left her 5-day-old daughter Olivia dead from...