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Cerebral Palsy and Its Types

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on June 10th, 2017 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

According to Health Line, Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of disorders that causes disruptions in muscle movement and coordination. In some cases, abilities such as vision and hearing can also be negatively affected....

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5 Misconceptions about Personal Injury Claims

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on June 6th, 2017 in Blog, Personal Injury

Personal injury lawsuits can be filed if harm or injury has occurred to a person as a result of another person’s negligence. Some examples of personal injury cases include automobile accidents, medical malpractice, defected...

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How Long Do You Have To File Your Medical Malpractice Claim?

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

If you feel that you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice, just how long do you have to take legal action against those who have wronged you? We’ll talk about it in this issue....

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MTA Being Sued Because of Lead Paint Chips

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 2nd, 2017 in Lead Paint

Officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are facing tough questions and at least one lawsuit over allegations of creating a health emergency by allowing lead paint chips to fall from some of their...

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Find Out Why The Doctor Hand-Off Can Be Dangerous

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 29th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

When one doctor takes over patient care for another doctor, the chances of medical errors increase. That’s the finding from a recent study carried out by a hospital insurer. In this issue, we’ll talk...

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Find Out Why This Baby’s Doctor Was Found Guilty of Medical Malpractice

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 26th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A doctor who was nowhere to be found when a birth went horribly wrong has been found negligent by a jury. In their decision, the jury also awarded $23.1 million to the child’s family...

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Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Leads to $21.6 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 22nd, 2017 in Misdiagnosis Blog

Breast cancer is a highly deadly and often misdiagnosed condition. A misdiagnosis can easily lead to delayed treatment and the condition getting much worse. That’s exactly what happened to a Miami mother, who was...

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Should Children With Autism Wear Electronic Trackers?

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

According to a survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about a quarter of a million children with autism wander off each year. Another survey spearheaded by a pediatrics director with...

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Ways to Help Children with Autism

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on May 18th, 2017 in Autism Blog, Blog

Autism is a neurobehavioral condition that negatively affects social interaction, language and communication skills. It is also characterized by rigid and repetitive behaviors

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Find Out If Language Problems Cause More Tantrums Among Children With Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 15th, 2017 in Autism Blog

It’s been thought by many parents of children with autism that their child experiences more tantrums than other children because of difficulty with communication. A new study from the Penn State College of Medicine,...

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