April 2017 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Disastrous Use of Forceps Causes Significant Brian Injury and $42 Million Ruling

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 28th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A federally employed doctor’s careless and powerful use of forceps during the delivery of a child caused significant and irreparable brain damage. Because of his actions, a federal judge ordered the U.S. government to...

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Can Robot Help Children With Autism?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 26th, 2017 in Autism Blog

A human-like robot now used by about 285 schools across the nation is helping children with autism who struggle with social skills. His name is Milo, and we’ll tell you all about him in...

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Doctor’s Failure To Act Results In $8 Million Award For Victim

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 21st, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

“When a physician makes a mistake, it usually results in a horrific injury.” That’s what an attorney representing a woman who experienced a devastating aneurysm said during her medical malpractice trial that eventually netted...

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Autism: Is It Different For Girls?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 19th, 2017 in Autism Blog

Research tells us that boys with autism outnumber girls by 4 to 1. But is that because autism is more difficult to identify in girls? That’s the conclusion of a recent study. We’ll talk...

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Find Out Why This Hospital Settled With a Child’s Family for $3.8 Million

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 17th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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The failure of a doctor to recognize the breakdown of red blood cells in a newborn directly led to the child developing cerebral palsy and his family receiving a $3.8 million settlement from the...

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Are Persons With Autism More Likely To Die From An Accident?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 14th, 2017 in Autism Blog, Birth Injury Blog

Persons with autism are 3 times more likely than other members of the general population to die from a preventable injury. That’s the shocking conclusion from a study that’s garnering media attention throughout the...

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No New Trial in Medical Malpractice Case That Resulted in $53 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 12th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A Colorado judge says there will be no new trial in the case of a family being awarded $53 million after a host of medical malpractice mishaps led to their son developing cerebral palsy....

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Find Out What The APGAR Test Is And Why It’s So Important For Your Child

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 10th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

The very first test that a newborn child in the U.S. is given is the APGAR test. If you’re unsure what the test is and what it measures, you’ve come to the right place....

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Which Medications Are Most Commonly Associated With Medical Errors?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 7th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

According to a new study, medication errors are more common when they involve cardiovascular drugs than those in other classes. We’ll talk about it in this issue

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Find Out How You Can Keep Your Child Safe From Lead Poisoning

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 5th, 2017 in Lead Paint

As the leaders in securing jury verdicts in lead paint cases, we here at The Fitzgerald Law Firm are all too familiar with the inherent dangers stemming from lead poisoning. Children Vulnerable to Dangerous...

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