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Another State Says Caps On Medical Malpractice Awards Unconstitutional

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 4th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog, Wrongful Death

Another state has ruled that caps on medical malpractice non-economic damages are unconstitutional. The ruling was made by a Wisconsin appeals court in early July. While the ruling will surely be reviewed by Wisconsin’s...

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Heart Disease Often Misdiagnosed, Even When Clear Signs Are There

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 2nd, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

A stunning new report says that general practitioners routinely miss telltale signs of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease in patients seen on an outpatient basis. In many instances, the patient was misdiagnosed even...

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A Brief History of Workers’ Compensation

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 29th, 2017 in Workers' Compensation

Today’s workers’ compensation system is quite complex. However, no matter how unwieldy these laws are, they are a major part of any industrialized society. The modern workers’ compensation laws have gone through massive changes...

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Can Sleep Disorders Lead To Premature Baby Delivery?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 27th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A new study says that mothers who have insomnia may be more likely to experience a premature delivery, which could lead to a host of problems for their child. In this issue, we’ll talk...

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Living with Cerebral Palsy – What You Need to Know as Parents of the Affected

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 18th, 2017 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

Parenting a kid with cerebral palsy can be quite challenging. From understanding the disease to helping them with their daily chores, there are many things you will be responsible for. However, despite limitations, you...

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How Technology Can Reduce Medical Errors

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 15th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

With the latest advances in science and technology over the past few years, one would assume that medical errors would be minimal. However, a research in The Journal of Safety portrays a completely different...

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5 Myths about Product Liability

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 10th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

The product liability cases occur when a manufacturer or seller provides consumers with a defective product, resulting in injury or harm. The three types of product defects include defects in design, manufacturing, and marketing....

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Can Music Therapy Help Children With Autism?

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

It’s been thought by many that music therapy will help children with autism to feel more creative and motivated, while also being better equipped to communicate. A new study, though, is throwing cold water...

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What Is A Birth Injury?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 4th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

The term “birth injury” is used a lot. We see it in news accounts about specific occurrences, online general information articles and in many other publications. But what exactly is a birth injury? We’ll...

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How Too Much Labor-Inducing Drug Led to $15 Million Settlement

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 28th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A Chicago hospital has reached a $15 million settlement with a mother who was “overdosed” with Pitocin during her delivery. The tragic mistake left a now 6-year-old girl with permanent brain damage and cerebral...

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