the fitzgerald law firm Archives - Page 4 of 12

Find Out If Language Problems Cause More Tantrums Among Children With Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 15th, 2017 in Autism Blog

It’s been thought by many parents of children with autism that their child experiences more tantrums than other children because of difficulty with communication. A new study from the Penn State College of Medicine,...

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Just How Useful Are Online Doctor Reviews?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 8th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

Even with a host of doctor review websites readily available, online doctor reviews may effectively be totally useless. That’s the disturbing finding from a new study published in the medical journal JAMA. We’ll talk...

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Distracted Doctor Causes Brain Injury in Child; Family Awarded $33.8 Million

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 5th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

We’ve written before about devastating medical malpractice incidents occurring because a doctor or nurse was distracted. With that in mind comes a heartbreaking story from Miami in which a baby boy suffered irreversible brain...

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Hospital Sues Feds Over Government Doctor’s Role in Birth Injuries

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 1st, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A complete breakdown in communication between delivery room nurses and a doctor resulted in a child developing a host of birth injuries and the hospital suing the federal government to cover at least half...

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Disastrous Use of Forceps Causes Significant Brian Injury and $42 Million Ruling

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 28th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A federally employed doctor’s careless and powerful use of forceps during the delivery of a child caused significant and irreparable brain damage. Because of his actions, a federal judge ordered the U.S. government to...

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Can Robot Help Children With Autism?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 26th, 2017 in Autism Blog

A human-like robot now used by about 285 schools across the nation is helping children with autism who struggle with social skills. His name is Milo, and we’ll tell you all about him in...

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Autism: Is It Different For Girls?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 19th, 2017 in Autism Blog

Research tells us that boys with autism outnumber girls by 4 to 1. But is that because autism is more difficult to identify in girls? That’s the conclusion of a recent study. We’ll talk...

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Are Persons With Autism More Likely To Die From An Accident?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 14th, 2017 in Autism Blog, Birth Injury Blog

Persons with autism are 3 times more likely than other members of the general population to die from a preventable injury. That’s the shocking conclusion from a study that’s garnering media attention throughout the...

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Find Out How You Can Keep Your Child Safe From Lead Poisoning

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 5th, 2017 in Lead Paint

As the leaders in securing jury verdicts in lead paint cases, we here at The Fitzgerald Law Firm are all too familiar with the inherent dangers stemming from lead poisoning. Children Vulnerable to Dangerous...

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This Study Confirms Birth Complications That Can Lead to Autism

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 3rd, 2017 in Autism Blog, Birth Injury Blog

In a just-published study, researchers have confirmed that children who experience birth injuries or other complications during birth are more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than children who don’t. In this issue,...

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