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Find Out Why Jury Doubled Parents’ Award for Birth Injury

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 17th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

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...

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Are People With Autism Less Surprised By The Unforeseen?

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

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

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Possible Incorrect Use of Anesthesia Leads to $22 Million Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 8th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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...

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Doctor Ignored Warning Signs Found Negligent; Family Awarded $4 Million

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 3rd, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

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...

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Get Ready For The Night of Too Many Stars!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 1st, 2017 in Autism Blog

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...

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Why You Should Never Negotiate With Insurance Companies Solo

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 27th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

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...

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Learn How Air Pollution From Coal Plant Led To Low Birth Weight Children

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 23rd, 2017 in Personal Injury

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...

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Find Out What Other Health Conditions Are Linked With Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 20th, 2017 in Autism Blog

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,...

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Train Derailment Leads to $6 Million Verdict in Personal Injury Case

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 16th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

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,...

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Do Girls With Autism Have Tougher Time With Day-to-Day Stuff?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 6th, 2017 in Autism Blog

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...

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