Fitzgerald Law Firm Archives - Page 23 of 35

7 People Killed When Trailer Breaks Away from Truck and Crashes Into Minivan

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 31st, 2013 in Accidents Injury Blog

Anyone who has any experience driving a vehicle understands that we all need to be prepared for unexpected events while we are on the road. People make mistakes when they are behind the wheel...

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New York Far and Away Home to Highest Amount of Medical Malpractice Payouts in 2012

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 31st, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Medical malpractice lawsuits have long been the topic of political rhetoric and other positioning by public officials, and while many people decry the fact that these lawsuits are ever filed, the fact of the...

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Hospitals Stepping Up Enforcement of Hand-Washing for Employees

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 30th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

There are many different ways that someone who is already ill or injured can be harmed while in the course of obtaining medical care. In fact, hospitals are known to be high-risk environments for...

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Study Reveals Amount of Revenue for Hospitals Tied to Post-Surgical Complications

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 17th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Such a problem can also lead to much more in the way of expense and ultimately of revenue that is paid to the medical care facility, according to the results of a recent study...

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Story Regarding Removal of Wrong Kidney Reveals Shocking Medical Malpractice Statistics

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 15th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Imagine that you have suffered through serious kidney problems for several years. You have been through medications, endless treatments and even some experimental procedures but nothing has worked so far. Finally, you make the...

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Court Reduces Flexibility for Expert Witnesses in Malpractice Cases

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 14th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

The case that brought about a long and complicated controversy involved a man who suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a gas-powered saw in a basement. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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That Medical Malpractice Payouts Not Driving Up Healthcare Costs

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 9th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

For several years now, the issue regarding medical malpractice lawsuits and payouts and their effect on the overall cost of healthcare has become increasingly political in nature. Many have pointed to the verdicts and...

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Taking Valproate During Pregnancy Can Increase Risk of Autism for the Child

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 2nd, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

Taking Valproate During Pregnancy Can Increase Risk of Autism for the Child Millions of people suffer from different types of conditions known as seizure disorders that include epilepsy and migraine headaches. For years, a...

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Researchers May Have Discovered Vaccine for Common Autism Symptoms

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 28th, 2013 in Autism Blog

If you have an autistic child, you have probably been consumed with thoughts regarding how you can provide the best care possible for your son or daughter. Different techniques and approaches with regards to...

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Little-Known Aspect of Medical Malpractice Law Makes It Difficult to Sue for a Missed Diagnosis

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 8th, 2013 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Despite the fact that the vast majority of situations where someone receives medical care involve a doctor performing capably and properly for that patient, doctors are also human and they will make mistakes just...

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