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Depo Provera Brain Cancer Lawsuit

December 10, 2024
Depo Provera Brain Cancer Lawsuit Since its FBA approval, millions of women have turned to Depo-Provera, a birth control injection, as a convenient and long-lasting contraceptive option.  Yet a growing body of evidence links it to severe health risks, including brain tumors. The FDA has […]

How To Find a Good Medical Malpractice Lawyer

November 24, 2024
How To Find a Good Medical Malpractice Lawyer Medical negligence or malpractice happens when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse, fails to act reasonably under the circumstances. As a result, the patient must typically suffer a complication, such as an injury or illness. If you […]

What are the Most Common Examples of TBI?

October 1, 2024
What are the Most Common Examples of TBI? Traumatic brain injuries – or TBIs – are unfortunately common in motor vehicle crashes, slip-and-falls, and other serious accidents that result from others’ negligence. TBIs can be categorized into several types, often depending on the nature and severity of the […]

What Are the Top 5 Medical Errors?

May 13, 2024
What Are the Top 5 Medical Errors? Most medical professionals and healthcare facilities offer excellent care. However, medical malpractice and errors are common in the United States. If a healthcare provider harms you, pursue your legal options. If your case was caused by a mistake that violated […]
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Is Cerebral Palsy Always a Birth Injury?

November 20, 2023
Is Cerebral Palsy Always a Birth Injury? Discovering that your child has cerebral palsy can evoke a whirlwind of emotions and questions. One of the first questions many parents ask is, “Was this the result of a preventable birth injury?” The answer: Usually, but not necessarily. If […]

Brachial Plexus Injuries and Birth Injury

November 15, 2023
Brachial Plexus Injuries and Birth Injury Childbirth can cause newborns to suffer various kinds of injuries. Brachial plexus injuries are common birth injuries. These are a group of conditions caused by damage to nerves that run into the arm. Damage to these nerve bundles can occur […]

Filing a Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Claim

November 10, 2023
Filing a Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Claim Infants who develop brain abnormalities or suffer brain damage during pregnancy or delivery might have a medical condition called cerebral palsy. In some cases, cerebral palsy can occur due to a birth injury to an infant’s brain. When a healthcare […]

Did Your Doctor Fail to Order a Needed C-Section?

August 29, 2023
Did Your Doctor Fail to Order a Needed C-Section? A cesarean section, or C-section, is a way for a mother to give birth whenever vaginal birth presents risks to the child or the mother. Even though a C-section presents various benefits, a woman typically requires a longer recovery time […]
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Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Mistakes

January 26, 2017
Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Mistakes Labor and delivery can be a stressful time for any expectant parent. Even if doctors do everything right, there are still many things that can go wrong during the birth process. The risks of harm to your child increase even […]
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Birth Injuries Can Occur Long Before Labor

December 22, 2016
Birth Injuries Can Occur Long Before Labor Childbirth can be an exciting and risky event and many things can go wrong that can result in birth injuries. However, proper care during a pregnancy can often help to prevent birth injuries from happening during labor and delivery. On […]
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Birth Injuries: Extending Beyond Cerebral Palsy

December 16, 2016
Birth Injuries: Extending Beyond Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy is one of the most well-recognized and common birth injuries. The effects of cerebral palsy can differ significantly from child to child, however, the condition can cause complications and impairments for a child’s entire life. Aside from cerebral […]
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Surgical Mistakes & Wrong-Site Surgery

December 7, 2015
Surgical Mistakes & Wrong-Site Surgery No doctor can guarantee a perfect surgery. But when you agree to an operation, you should be able to trust that every member of your medical team will perform their jobs accurately and ethically. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. […]
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Improper Administration of Medication & Drugs

November 29, 2015
Improper Administration of Medication & Drugs Drugs are used during in many infant deliveries in the United States. According to the American Pregnancy Association, over half of U.S. mothers choose to take some form of pain relief during labor. Doctors may also administer drugs to induce […]
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