There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy and Spastic is the most common, making up for at least 70% of all CP diagnoses. This type is mainly characterized by muscle stiffness, tightness, and poor coordination. However, Spastic Cerebral Palsy… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
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4 Common Anesthesia Mistakes
There are some medical procedures that require you to be sedated for a period of time. When this happens, an anesthesiologist is responsible for administering the proper dosage of anesthesia and monitoring it throughout the procedure. Unfortunately, there is always… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy, with Spastic being the most common and Ataxic being very rare. The other type is Athetoid (Dyskinetic) and the fourth is just any mixture of the three. This specific article will focus… Read More
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The Top Three Worst Birth Injuries
The last thing we want to encounter during childbirth is a birth injury, but it does happen sometimes. There are several different types of birth injuries that can occur during childbirth, but some are worse than others. Birth injuries can… Read More
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4 Common Causes of Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s Palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Palsy, is a birth injury that occurs as a result of nerve damage around the shoulder area. Often times, it can be preventable and is a result of medical malpractice during a difficult… Read More
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The Most Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death occurs when there is a fatality due to another person’s negligent actions. When this happens, the surviving family can file a lawsuit to receive compensation for their suffering as a result. Here are some of the most common… Read More
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What Do You Need to Bring for a Medical Malpractice Consultation?
If you believe that you suffered injuries as a direct result of medical malpractice, the first thing you should do is consult with a lawyer. A lot of medical malpractice lawyers offer free consultations for those who believe they have… Read More
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The Four Elements of a Successful Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases are known to be some of the most complex due to the medical knowledge and expert witnesses required. For this reason, it is important to know what is needed in order to increase the chances of winning… Read More
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Is the Doctor or Hospital Responsible for Medical Malpractice?
It can be tricky to determine who exactly is at fault when medical malpractice occurs. While it may be assumed that the doctor is automatically at fault, there are so many other people involved in medical procedures. In fact, sometimes… Read More
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The Dangers of Shoulder Dystocia
Though Shoulder Dystocia is rare, it is a birth injury that can cause significant damage to a child during childbirth. It occurs when either one of both of an infant’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis. Majority of the… Read More