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Go Behind The Scenes of a Medical Malpractice Case

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 14th, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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...

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Did Boozing Doctor Cause Erb’s Palsy in Child?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 16th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

When their services are needed, a great deal of trust is placed in the hands of doctors and other medical personnel. A truly disturbing case tells us that such trust was grossly misplaced in...

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Has A Doctor With a History of Medical Malpractice Struck Again?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 2nd, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog

A Long Island neurosurgeon is in a lot of hot water as he faces separate medical malpractice lawsuits from three different women who claim he talked them into possibly unnecessary surgeries. All three women...

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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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Determining Negligence In A Personal Injury Case

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on September 8th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Whether it is a car accident or an injury resulted due to lack of responsibility of a doctor, understanding the concept of ‘negligence’ is of utmost significance when deciding the fault in a personal...

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Baby Olivia’s Mom Awarded $10.3 Million for Birth Injury

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 19th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

In a case that captured the attention of the nation and beyond, a mother in Texas has been awarded $10.3 million because of a botched delivery that left her 5-day-old daughter Olivia dead from...

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Knowing When to Settle a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 5th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

According to a study from Harvard University, 61% of medical malpractice cases that are filed end up being settled rather than making their way to court. That’s quite a contrast to the 80-90% rate...

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Operation Performed on Wrong Infant

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 25th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

A case involving an operation mistakenly performed on the wrong infant is making national news. According to reports, an infant boy who was to undergo a routine physical instead had the bottom of his...

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Why Have Medical Malpractice Settlements From the VA Skyrocketed?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 6th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has more than tripled the number of legal settlements due to medical malpractice. That’s according to data obtained by the New York Daily News from a Freedom of...

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This Woman Received $20 Million Verdict in Death of Mother

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 3rd, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

A woman whose mother died from an allergic reaction to opiates while in hospital care has been awarded $20 million by an Alabama jury. The victim was admitted to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in late...

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