A doctor’s failure to perform an emergency caesarian section in a timely matter has led to the infant developing severe brain damage and her family receiving a $19.3 million settlement. The Case at a...
A medical center has failed in its quest for a mistrial in a case in which a jury awarded $53 million to the family of a young boy with a severe case of cerebral...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon December 26th, 2016 in Blog
While officials ignored complaints from apartment residents about potential dangers of chipped paint, a young girl has tested positive for lead paint poisoning. Her family has taken the initial steps in filing a lawsuit...
In many medical malpractice cases, the testimony of a medical expert can sway a jury’s decision one way or the other. In this issue, we’ll talk about why testimony from a medical expert is...
12 U.S. hospitals – including well-known ones in New York, Boston and Los Angeles – completely whiffed on their responsibility to report patient injuries or deaths caused by medical devices. That’s the stunning news...
Even though roughly 61% of all filed medical malpractice cases end up being settled rather than making their way to court, it’s critical to be familiar with the court process. We’ll explain it in...
A stunning breach of trust between parents and their premature daughter’s doctors has resulted in a $14.5 million award in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The Case at a Glance The parents’ daughter was born...
A 10-minute delay by an inexperienced doctor before rushing an expectant mother into an emergency cesarean section birth has led to her child developing cerebral palsy. As a result, the hospital has paid a...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon November 28th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog
Among many mothers, epidural anesthesia is one of the most popular forms of pain relief during labor. However, there are risks that come with epidurals. We’ll examine a few of them here. How Does...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon November 23rd, 2016 in Elder Abuse
A Chicago nursing home is facing more than $100,000 in penalties for failing to monitor five of their residents who overdosed on drugs. While many people may typically think of physical abuse as being...