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Find Out Why Medical Expert Testimony is So Vital in Malpractice Cases

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 23rd, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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...

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Medical Malpractice Award Gives Parents New Options for Daughter’s Care

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 12th, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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...

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What’s The Difference? Medical Malpractice Laws From State to State

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 11th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

In a recent blog, we shared results from a study that ranked states individually by how they handle malpractice claims. Because we have a network of counsel attorneys throughout the U.S. for medical malpractice...

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Medical Malpractice: Could You Have A Case?

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

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Been to the hospital recently and feel like the doctor didn’t treat you right? Building a case for medical malpractice is actually a lot more complicated than it looks. First you have to prove...

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What Makes a Successful Malpractice Case?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 3rd, 2015 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Any departure from good or acceptable care by a healthcare provider such as a doctor, hospital, midwife or nurse is a prerequisite for a medical malpractice suit. However, it is also necessary to show...

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Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 10th, 2015 in Accidents Injury Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Transvaginal mesh is a type of plastic device that is implanted surgically through the vagina to treat pelvic organ prolapse or POP and stress urinary incontinence or SUI. These conditions are common after a...

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Using Acetaminophen While Pregnant Raises Risk of ADHD in Children

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 28th, 2014 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

Anyone who has ever been pregnant understands that there are several restrictions that need to be adhered to in order to make sure that the unborn child is kept as safe as possible. Many...

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Lead Has Company – Several Chemical Substances Added to Danger List

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 19th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Birth Injury Blog, Blog

Over time and as the world of science advances, we tend to discover that certain substances that were once thought of as safe and effective are actually extremely dangerous if people are exposed to...

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5 Common Causes of Maternal Death in the United States

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 6th, 2014 in Birth Injury Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

We have been serving families as New York birth injury lawyers for more than 40 years, and during that time we have seen the aftermaths of many tragic situations. When people think of birth...

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I’m Sorry – List of Jurisdictions with Medical Apology Laws Grows by One

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

I’m sorry – it’s a powerful sentence considering how short it is, and it’s something that has defused innumerable controversies over the years. Simply stating that you are sorry that something bad happened to...

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