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Baby Teeth Study Suggests Autism Link To Exposure Of Heavy Metals

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 10th, 2017 in Autism Blog

A new study carried out by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) suggests that exposure to various metals may increase the likelihood of a child developing autism. Researchers reached their findings after...

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How the Fitzgerald Law Firm Defends Victims of Medical Malpractice

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on July 7th, 2017 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

According to Civil Justice Resource Group, there are around 25,000 to 120,000 deaths in the United States due to medical negligence or medical malpractice each year. However, according to the same source, only 2.9%...

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Not Again! Misdiagnosis Leads to Devastating Results for Young Girl

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 5th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Delayed treatment caused by two pediatricians’ misdiagnosis of a then 6-year-old girl’s acute leukemia has resulted in the girl being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. The U.S. government, however,...

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Here are Some Causes of Developmental Delays in Children

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on July 3rd, 2017 in Blog

It can be really frustrating to see other kids passing milestones before your kid does. A developmental delay is not just staying behind, it is a significant lag. If you think that your child...

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Dealing with Paralysis – Coping Strategies

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on June 29th, 2017 in Blog

Spinal cord injury results from damage to the spinal cord nerves. This damage impairs its ability to send and receive messages from the brain, resulting in paralysis.

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Are Minority Workers At Higher Risk of Workplace Injuries?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 23rd, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

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Minority workers – particularly men – are at more risk for being injured while on the job. That’s the conclusion of a University of Southern California report. In this issue, we’ll talk about what’s...

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Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on June 17th, 2017 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

According to a research carried out by physicians at the Johns Hopkins Medicine, it was estimated that more than 250,000 deaths per year in the United States were due to medical errors

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Find Out if Introduction to Surfing Can Help Your Autistic Child

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 16th, 2017 in Autism Blog

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If you’re a parent or guardian of an autistic child, you may want to think about registering him/her for an introductory surfing camp this summer. The camp is called Surfers Healing and is specifically...

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Cerebral Palsy and Its Many Classifications – Infographic

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on June 14th, 2017 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

Read about cerebral palsy and its classifications based on severity level, motor function and more

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Family Structures $5 Million Settlement to Guarantee Life-Long Care

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 12th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

The structure of a medical malpractice settlement for a family whose child suffered permanent brain damage shows how such awards can be arranged to ensure long-lasting care. We’ll talk about it in this issue

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