If you were injured by a healthcare provider, you may be entitled to compensation for your existing and future financial losses and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against any type of healthcare provider, not just doctors and surgeons. In addition to individual healthcare practitioners, facilities such as […]
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
April 10, 2015 By
Brachial plexus birth injuries are usually preventable, meaning most are the result of medical negligence. Brachial plexus injury is not life-threatening, and does not affect the brain, but it can cause life-time impairment. The injury affects the ability to use the shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers. Parents are often told that brachial plexus injuries are […]
5 Common Emergency Room Errors
December 19, 2014 By
The holiday season is a season for accidents and other health emergencies. Emergency rooms are often overwhelmed, making deadly errors even more likely. However, that is no excuse for inadequate care. If you have been harmed by emergency room error or lost a loved one to emergency room malpractice, you have the right to take […]
Common Nursing Home Injury Claims
December 12, 2014 By
Nursing home injuries can be fatal. For those residents who survive, one of these injuries can begin an irreversible decline and significantly reduce the victim’s quality of life. Fortunately, an experienced nursing home injury attorney can help you determine if your loved one’s injuries were the inevitable result of aging or if they were caused by nursing […]
Drug Injuries Caused by Dangerous and Defective Drugs
November 24, 2014 By
Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are supposed to improve your health, and many can save your life. But the pharmaceutical industry is known for putting profits ahead of safety, and too many medications are dangerous and defective. If you have been harmed by a defective drug or if you have lost a loved one to […]
Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury
November 21, 2014 By
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a brain injury that occurs in the womb, during delivery, or shortly after birth. It affects a child’s ability to his muscles. Although CP itself only affects the area of the brain that controls motor function and muscle tone, it is very common for children with CP to have damage to […]
Medication Errors
November 17, 2014 By
Medication errors are frighteningly common. They often go unnoticed, and do not always cause harm, but medication errors can be fatal. For survivors, the consequences can include permanent harm and impairment, or a shorter life expectancy. Medication errors fall under medical malpractice, and a very small number also involve product liability. Examples of Medication Error […]
