While the fetus is in utero, the mother’s immune system helps to protect the developing child from infections. Such infections can be caused by a variety of harmful influences, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and other potentially harmful microscopic organisms. It is the job of trained medical professionals to help pregnant women mitigate the dangers […]
Auto Accident Claim – What Your Attorney Needs to Know
January 16, 2017 By
Have you been involved in a car accident? Chances are you’re not sure what to do next. If you want to ensure that you are compensated for damage or injuries resulting from the accident, it is important to seek the services of an attorney before talking to an insurance adjuster. How an Attorney Can Help? […]
Prolonged Labor and Birth Injury
January 12, 2017 By
Everyone has heard stories about women who have gone into labor and spent hours upon hours delivering their babies. But despite the difficulties of such instances, these situations usually still fall within normal birthing times. However, when a woman’s labor lasts too long, a dangerous medical situation can result for her and the baby. It […]
Fetal Distress and Cerebral Palsy
January 10, 2017 By
Fetal distress is a term used to describe the situation in which a fetus does not receive enough oxygen, whether during pregnancy or during the birthing process. When a fetus, or baby, suffers from a lack of oxygen (asphyxia), the results can be devastating. For this reason, medical professionals such as the doctors and nurses […]
Government Pressure Up on Takata Corp for Recalls
December 21, 2016 By
Takata Corp is under increased pressure from the US Department of Transportation to recall over 42 million vehicles that were fitted with potentially deadly air bags. The Japanese auto air bag supplier has been ordered to recall vehicles fitted with the faulty airbags according the deadline schedule released by the government agency on Friday, December […]
Do I Need a Police Report to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
October 27, 2016 By
So, you were injured in an accident that occurred due to the negligence of another party. The only problem is that there was no accident report filed with the police following the injury. Can you still make a claim? Many people involved in motor vehicle accidents do not have police reports of the accident. It […]
Why You Shouldn’t Drive Slow in the Left Lane
August 30, 2016 By
The American news website, Vox, recently published a helpful video entitled, “Why you shouldn’t drive slowly in the left lane.” The video highlights the dangers of driving slow, including one study that found driving five miles per hour under the posted speed limit is more dangerous than driving five miles per hour over the limit. Vox […]
Can I Reject the Insurance Company’s Offer and still get Paid for my Accident?
May 9, 2016 By
After an accident, the insurance company may offer you money to settle your claim. Typically, this offer will be for far less than your claim is worth, although the insurance company will try to make it sound like they are being generous. You do not have to accept their offer. If you reject it, you […]
What to do if You’re Injured at a Political Rally
May 4, 2016 By
Violence at political events, in the U.S., is not new, but it certainly seems to be a presiding theme this election cycle. And, injuries can occur anytime people gather, whether as a result of violence or a more mundane accident, such as slip and fall. If you are injured at a political rally, you may […]
