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

by wpengine | by 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

by wpengine | by 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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Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

by wpengine | by January 5, 2017
Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse Making the decision to put an elderly parent or loved on in a nursing home is almost always an extremely difficult decision and requires a significant degree of trust in nursing home administration and staff. In most cases, the reason […]
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Birth Injuries Can Occur Long Before Labor

by wpengine | by 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

by wpengine | by 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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Testing Errors that can Lead to Birth Injuries

by Thomas Stroble | by November 3, 2016
Testing Errors that can Lead to Birth Injuries Expectant parents rely on doctors to adequately monitor a pregnancy and the health of both mother and child. Doctors may use a variety of medical tests to measure health during pregnancy and to address any potential problems that exist or […]
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Surgical Mistakes & Wrong-Site Surgery

by reports@rankings.io | by 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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Birth Injuries & Long Term Needs

by reports@rankings.io | by November 29, 2015
Birth Injuries & Long Term Needs Adapting to the special needs of a child with a birth injury can be an unpredictable and lifelong journey. While some disabilities are mild and can be easily managed, other birth injuries permanently affect a child’s ability to carry out a normal […]
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Improper Administration of Medication & Drugs

by reports@rankings.io | by 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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Errors in Prescribing Medication Can Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims

by Thomas Stroble | by October 5, 2015
Errors in Prescribing Medication Can Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims More than four billion prescriptions1 for many different types of medication were filled at pharmacies in the United States in 2014 and even more medications were distributed in hospitals and medical centers. This means that medical professionals often write multiple […]
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How Can an Attorney Help the Victims of Nursing Home Abuse?

by Thomas Stroble | by September 23, 2015
How Can an Attorney Help the Victims of Nursing Home Abuse? Nursing home abuse is a pervasive problem in the United States today. While statistics regarding nursing home abuse are extremely difficult to gather, a study endorsed by the National Center on Elder Abuse1 indicated that 44 percent of nursing home residents […]
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Recognizing the Signs of Michigan Nursing Home Abuse

by Thomas Stroble | by July 15, 2015
Recognizing the Signs of Michigan Nursing Home Abuse According to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,1 there are 440 nursing homes in the state. These facilities are responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our society, including older adults and […]
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Recovering for Infections Sustained in Hospitals

by Thomas Stroble | by July 9, 2015
Recovering for Infections Sustained in Hospitals Individuals who are admitted to the hospital are often suffering from serious medical conditions and require stabilization and treatment. For this reason, it is highly important that hospitals maintain a sterile and safe environment for their patients. Unfortunately, medical professionals can make […]
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Types of Birth Injuries

by reports@rankings.io | by May 8, 2014
Types of Birth Injuries During pregnancy, labor, and immediately after birth, babies are vulnerable to serious injuries during even routine procedures. These injuries can range in severity from bruises and cuts to broken bones and even brain damage. It’s up to the doctors, nurses, […]
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