2017 - Page 11 of 11 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Delay in Meningitis Diagnosis Leads to $18.5 Million Settlement

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 16th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Despite a number of signs and symptoms pointing to an infection in an infant girl, her pediatrician sent her home. She went on to develop meningitis, leading to severe and irreversible brain damage. Thankfully,...

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Car Wreck and Spinal Injuries Lead to $52 Million Decision

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 13th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

A woman injured in a car accident has been awarded $52 million by a jury for her spinal cord and cervical injuries. The award is believed to be the largest for a personal injury...

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How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Children

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 11th, 2017 in Autism Blog

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that about 1 in 68 children have been identified as having autism. Because there’s no specific medical or blood test that will lead directly to...

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Why Did This Family Get $19 Million Settlement?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 9th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

A doctor’s failure to perform an emergency caesarian section in a timely matter has led to the infant developing severe brain damage and her family receiving a $19.3 million settlement. The Case at a...

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Did Product Liability Cause Ikea to Settle for $50 Million?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 6th, 2017 in Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers, Wrongful Death

Manufacturers are required to make sure their products are not unsafe. In the case of furniture giant Ikea, not doing so can turn into a very costly lesson. Appearing before a mediator, Ikea has...

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103 Injured in LIRR Train Crash

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 5th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Over 100 passengers of a Long Island Rail Road train were injured Wednesday when it crashed into a bumper during morning rush hour. How did it happen? According to authorities, the train from Far...

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Not Monitoring Blood Flow to Baby Leads to Cerebral Palsy and $30.5 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 4th, 2017 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

A failure to monitor the blood flow through an unborn child’s umbilical cord resulted in the development of cerebral palsy and a $30.5 million award from an Alabama jury. The Case at a Glance...

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Strengthening Your Product Liability Case

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on January 4th, 2017 in Blog

The need to file a product liability case emerges when you or a loved one gets injured, as a result of a product defect. In that scenario, it’s best to first obtain appropriate medical care, and...

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Some Common Types of Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on January 3rd, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

Motor vehicle accidents are very common. While they require emergency care, most people aren’t aware of how delays can complicate injuries. These accidents mostly affect the head, limbs and spinal cord. And that is why...

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Why Are Birth Injury Settlements and Verdicts Often So High?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 2nd, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

There’s a strong reason why hefty verdicts and settlements – sometimes in the multi-million dollar range – for family’s of children with special needs are so high: those funds will be necessary in providing...

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