Find Out Why Jury Doubled Parents’ Award for Birth Injury
A Brooklyn couple has been awarded $26 million – more than twice what they sought – in a medical malpractice incident that led to one of their twin daughters losing her life and the...
Are People With Autism Less Surprised By The Unforeseen?
Do people with autism handle unknown and unexpected events better than others? According to a recent study, they do. In this issue, we’ll talk about it
Possible Incorrect Use of Anesthesia Leads to $22 Million Malpractice Lawsuit
A woman and her husband have filed a $22 million medical malpractice suit against a medical center for permanent damages caused by problems with anesthesia. Cases like this are not as unusual as you...
Doctor Ignored Warning Signs Found Negligent; Family Awarded $4 Million
A doctor who apparently ignored a host of potential warning signs during while delivering a baby has been found negligent for causing brain injury to the child. A jury has already awarded the child’s...
Get Ready For The Night of Too Many Stars!
The star-studded 2017 edition of Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs is literally just days away. Premiering Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 pm on HBO, the hilarious live show airing...
Why You Should Never Negotiate With Insurance Companies Solo
After Alexis M. of New Jersey was injured in a car crash, the insurance company for the at-fault driver offered to settle her case for $18,000. Following the advice of her lawyer, she rejected...
Learn How Air Pollution From Coal Plant Led To Low Birth Weight Children
Results from a new study indicate that a coal-burning power plant is responsible for an increase in the number of low-weight babies born downwind of the facility. Is this true? If it is, what...
Find Out What Other Health Conditions Are Linked With Autism
A stunning report about autism says there’s evidence confirming that the neurodevelopmental condition can affect a person’s entire body by being linked to a host of other health issues, including epilepsy, depression, bipolar disorder,...
Train Derailment Leads to $6 Million Verdict in Personal Injury Case
A woman who sustained several injuries when the commuter train she was traveling on derailed has been awarded a jury decision of $6 million in her personal injury claim. Her injuries included a concussion,...
Do Girls With Autism Have Tougher Time With Day-to-Day Stuff?
In April, we shared news that autism may be more difficult to diagnose in girls. Now, there’s news from a study claiming that girls with autism may have more difficulty than boys in performing...