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Medical Malpractice

Common Medical Negligence Examples

You don’t go to a gym to get weak. Or to a restaurant to leave hungry. In the same way, you certainly don’t go to a hospital to get sick. But sometimes, going to the hospital can leave you worse for the wear—if you’re a victim of medical negligence. Medical negligence is a major issue in…

Stages of Sepsis: What You Need to Know

“Sepsis” sounds like a villain from a superhero movie. In a way, it is. It’s a life-threatening condition where your body’s immune system goes haywire while trying to fight an infection. Sepsis is a serious medical emergency. So it’s important to understand the stages of sepsis to catch it early and avoid serious complications. We’ll…

How Long Do You Have to Sue a Doctor After Surgery?

How long do you have to sue a doctor after surgery? That’s the million-dollar question for anyone who was harmed by a doctor’s negligence during surgery. Why? Because if you don’t file a lawsuit in time, you could potentially miss out on millions of dollars worth of compensation.  Keep reading to find out what the…

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Attorney

If your baby developed hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) due to a doctor’s serious mistake, don’t make the mistake of letting it slide. Medical malpractice is unacceptable, and your baby deserves compensation for the best possible care. A hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy attorney can help you pursue the justice and support your child needs. Our hypoxic ischemic…
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Should I Hire a Medical Mistakes Attorney for a Medical Error?

You’ve probably heard that the top causes of death in the United States are heart disease and cancer. What’s third on the list? Medical mistakes. It might seem surprising that errors occur so often in medicine, but according to a 2016 study by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, medical errors cause about 250,000 deaths…

Does Cerebral Palsy Affect Cognition?

Parents of babies with cerebral palsy (CP) often wonder how their children will manage daily tasks like walking, holding a fork, or brushing their teeth. Since CP is a movement disorder, those challenges are par for the course.  But parents also worry about broader concerns: How will their children perform in school? Does cerebral palsy…