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Birth Injury Overview – What You Need to Know

Bringing a newborn into this world is one of the few moments of true magic we get to experience as a human. It is not without anticipation and concern, but we place our trust in the medical profession and our doctors to keep our newborns safe…

The 411 of Medical Malpractice

What is Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice is when a person suffers an injury due to a hospital, doctor, or healthcare professional's negligence. This negligence could come in the form of errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health…

The Legal Woes of Elmiron

The trouble with Johnson & Johnson's talc baby powder was not the last of their legal woes. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is now adding to the legal battles. One particular medication, Elmiron, has presented…
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Medical Errors: The Leading Cause of Death

When you go to the hospital, you want to feel safe and in good hands, but recent reports suggest that the number of people who suffer harm caused by medical errors made in US hospitals is much higher than previously thought. When a person is…
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Opioid Painkillers Responsible For Addictions and Death

Doctors who liberally prescribe opioid painkillers to treat chronic or severe pain may be putting their patients at substantial risk of addiction and overdose. Many patients who went to their doctors for pain relief have found themselves saddled…
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits for Anoxic or Hypoxic Brain Injuries

Sometimes a patient goes into the hospital for a relatively minor surgical procedure, such as a colonoscopy or appendectomy, but instead of the procedure coming out as one would expect, the family is told that their loved one has suffered what…
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4 Things You Must Prove to Win Your Medical Malpractice Case

To put it simply, medical malpractice is negligence on the part of a doctor or medical professional that occurs during the course of treating a patient. A medical malpractice case is a personal injury lawsuit brought by an injured patient to…
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Common Medical Mistakes That Can Trigger a Malpractice Lawsuit

You don’t have to be an expert to know that serious and often deadly medical mistakes occur too often when people seek health care. Estimates place the number of deaths directly related to medical mistakes at approximately 98,000 every…
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The Tragic Consequences of Anesthesia Errors

When you are about to undergo surgery, you have a lot on your mind. You may be worried about the surgery going well and/or how long it will take you to recover afterward. One thing that you may not think about is the risk of undergoing anesthesia.…
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The Basics of Medical Malpractice Cases

Health care practitioners have a legal duty to their patients. In fact, health care professionals have to observe rigid medical guidelines when diagnosing and treating patients. Whenever a doctor or other healthcare professional provides…