Birth asphyxia is defined as a condition where an infant doesn’t receive proper oxygen flow to the brain. This can lead to very harmful injuries for the baby. Here are some things that you should know about birth asphyxia.
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Medical Malpractice and Spinal Cord Injuries
An act of medical negligence can significantly hurt someone’s well-being and potentially change their life. Spinal cord injuries are an example of this, and they can be a result of medical malpractice, such as a surgical error. Here is what… Read More
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How Anesthesia Errors Cause Injury
Most people think of medical malpractice incidents like surgical errors as being the direct fault of the surgeon. However, an anesthesiologist plays a critical role in the patient’s well-being. If anesthesiology errors occur, it can lead to devastating consequences. Here… Read More
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Diagnostic Errors Regarding Cancer
When it comes to medical malpractice, errors in diagnosis can lead to some of the worst injuries. As you can imagine, overlooking symptoms for something as serious as cancer could lead to a patient missing treatment they need to prevent… Read More
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How Medical Malpractice is Distinct from Personal Injury Cases
When many people discuss medical malpractice cases, they often fall under the general category of personal injuries. And although it is true that much of the process for a medical malpractice lawsuit is the same as for any personal injury… Read More
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What is the Impact of Delayed Treatment?
Medical malpractice can come in many different forms. When a doctor makes a mistake at any step throughout a patient’s treatment, then it can lead to injuries for the patient. In this particular instance, delayed treatment can mean harmful and… Read More
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Medical Malpractice in Emergency Rooms
When it comes to medical malpractice, the events of an emergency can create special circumstances that are unpredictable. But if you feel that a preventable error injured you during your treatment in an emergency, then you still have a right… Read More
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Infections and Hospital Liability
Anyone admitted to a hospital expects that they can trust the medical professionals to treat their condition without furthering harm. But many people may not know about the risks of catching a possibly fatal infection from the hospital. There will… Read More
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A Brief Guide to Catastrophic Injuries
A catastrophic injury isn’t typically at the front of someone’s mind, but there is a critical difference between catastrophic injuries and personal injuries when it comes to lawsuits. Here are some things you should know about catastrophic injuries in this… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Diagnostic Errors
Even doctors can make mistakes sometimes. But, as you can imagine, these mistakes could have costly consequences. One big example of this is a diagnostic error. When a doctor incorrectly diagnoses a condition or fails to spot the signs to… Read More