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You’ll Never Guess What Drug is Linked to Autism and Epilepsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 21st, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

A medication normally prescribed to ease pre-term labor has been linked to autism and epilepsy. The findings come from researchers at the University of Colorado – Boulder. The Findings at a Glance Terbutaline is...

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Find Out Which State’s Highways Are The Deadliest

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 19th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

Last week, we brought you the staggering findings of traffic fatalities skyrocketing by more than 10% just in the first part of 2016. The upward trend, which began in 2015, was a complete reversal...

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Cerebral Palsy Parents – Don’t Miss Out on Legal Advice!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 17th, 2016 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

In a recent issue of The Huffington Post, a man with cerebral palsy offered advice to parents of children with birth injuries – advice that could be vital if you decide to pursue legal...

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GET A LAWYER! Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy, and What You Can Do

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 14th, 2016 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

Because we’re all individuals, signs or symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP) will vary from person to person. In this article, we’ll share ways to identify signs of the condition so that you can get...

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Traffic Deaths Up More Than 10% in First Half of 2016

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 12th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

In spite of vehicles built today being safer than ever, traffic fatalities have soared. How much? The U.S Department of Transportation tells us that deaths from auto accidents across the nation have jumped by...

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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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Cops Rough Treatment Leads NYC to Settle With Bronx Man for $825,000

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 3rd, 2016 in Case Results, Recent Case Results

A Bronx man received a $825,000 settlement from the City of New York from injuries sustained when he was handcuffed by police officers – none of whom could recall any of the details. Here’s...

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