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Employers Often Unwilling to Hire People With Autism; But That’s Changing

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 10th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

Research tells us that the average estimated costs of providing care for an autistic person can reach about $2.3 million. When we look at how difficult it can be for autistic children to find...

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Common Birth Delivery Injuries And Its Consequences

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 7th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

When an unborn baby is adversely affected or the pregnant mother is injured during the course of delivering the baby, the damage caused is unavoidable in most instances. On the other hand, there are...

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Brain Damage and Medical Negligence: What You Need to Know

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 6th, 2016 in Blog

It’s unfortunate that newborn babies sometimes experience some kind of brain damage at the time of their birth. This puts the entire family in a state of trauma with a constant feeling of fear...

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Knowing These Workplace Hazards Can Increase Workplace Safety

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 4th, 2016 in Blog

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 4,821 people were killed on their jobs in 2014. Hazards exist in every workplace. It is the responsibility of the employer to make sure that...

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Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against A Hospital

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 1st, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

When hospitals show carelessness in fulfilling their responsibilities of safeguarding patients, the consequences can be devastating. Hospital errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. This means that substandard hospitals and...

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When Can You File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on September 30th, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Getting a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a hospital or a medical practitioner is undoubtedly challenging without the guidance of an attorney. Such lawsuits are extremely complex to put on trial because the stipulations...

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6 Most Common Reasons of Car Accidents

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on September 28th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Statistics show that around 37,000 people die in the United States due to road accidents. Moreover, an unbelievable 2.35 million are injured or disabled. This points to the severity of the issue

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Wrong Dosage Leads to Cerebral Palsy and $17.8 Million Judgment

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 28th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

A family has been awarded $17.8 million in compensation for a medical malpractice incident involving a wrong dosage that left their daughter with a host of conditions, including cerebral palsy. The Case at a...

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Looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer? Here’s What You Need to Consider

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on September 23rd, 2016 in Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury lawsuits can be tricky. From planning to proving the claim, everything may require a well-planned strategy to follow through the lawsuit to a favorable resolution. Finding the right personal injury lawyer is...

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Mothers of Autistic Children at Higher Risk of Heart Disease?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 23rd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

While many parents may joke about the toll their children have on their health, a new study suggests mothers with autistic children may actually be telling the truth. Researchers at the University of California...

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