Medical professionals rely on powerful drugs in practically every step of helping a woman have a successful pregnancy and birth. Medications may be used in any number of pregnancy related treatments including: Helping to treat potential complications which are discovered during pregnancy Helping to treat a woman’s preexisting conditions, while minimizing potential the harm to […]
Motorcycle Accidents: Brain Trauma and Your Legal Rights
February 10, 2017 By
You probably ride a motorcycle because you love the thrill of being out on the open road, feeling the breeze through your hair, and enjoying that inexplicable freedom that only a motorcycle can give. However, you should also realize that enjoying the ride comes with safety concerns. On average, there are 27 times more fatalities […]
Emergency Room Birth Injury Claims
February 9, 2017 By
If, due to an emergency, you had to deliver your baby in the chaotic and unpredictable emergency room setting, you know the unsettling feeling such a situation can cause. If your baby was born with birth injuries after you gave birth in an emergency room, the injuries may result from the negligence of the emergency […]
Induced Labor and Birth Injury
February 3, 2017 By
Under ideal conditions a woman’s body will follow normal physiological processes when giving birth. Though every woman’s labor is different, both in duration and intensity, medical professionals have established certain phases that a woman’s labor should follow in order to be considered normal. When this does not happen, in some cases labor must be induced. […]
Super Bowl Party Safety Tips
February 2, 2017 By
Super Bowl parties are an American tradition for football fans and non-fans alike. Make sure everyone gets home safe and healthy by following these Super Bowl party safety tips. Food Safety Whether you are hosting a party or taking food for a potluck, basic food safety can save the day. Ask about allergies before you […]
3T Heater-Cooler Systems Lawsuits – What You Need to Know
January 27, 2017 By
A number of open heart surgery patients have been shown to have developed severe infections from the non-tuberculous mycobacteria, Mycobacterium chimaera (or M. Chimera). The infection has been shown to be potentially life threatening and has been linked to issues with the 3T Heater-Cooler systems used in operating rooms. Problematic Heater-Cooler systems Various machines are […]
Largest Settlement Ever in a Non-Fatal Police Shooting – Why it Matters
January 25, 2017 By
On January 6, 2017, it was announced that the City of Philadelphia will pay $4.4 million to an innocent man who was permanently injured after plainclothes police officers fired 14 rounds into his vehicle, striking him multiple times, in what the police commissioner called a, “tragic misunderstanding.” It is the largest settlement ever, in a […]
Pre-existing Injury – How it will affect your Car Accident Claim
January 23, 2017 By
Being injured is a normal part of life. If you are lucky you’re injuries will heal quickly and you can forget about them completely. However, some people have to live with their injuries for the rest of their lives. Injuries such as knee or shoulder injuries from sports activities or chronic back pain developed from […]
Umbilical Cord Problems and Birth Injury
January 20, 2017 By
A baby’s umbilical cord is the primary connection between the child and his or her mother. This link serves as a conduit for oxygen, nutrients, and other vital fluids to pass between the two. When there is a complication involving the umbilical cord before or during birth, the child’s health and life may be put […]
