Suffering an accident or injury can be extremely complicated and stressful, especially if you are trying to handle everything on your own. You have lived through an event that caused you harm physically, mentally, and emotionally. Then you were faced with learning to handle the after-effects of […]
Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice — Is There a Connection?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. According to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as many as 10,000 children (1 in 323) […]
What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the recognized “standard of care” for his or her profession in the treatment of a patient. For example, this may include an OB/GYN who fails to perform a cesarean section on time, resulting in harm to the mother […]
What Causes Cerebral Palsy?Cerebral palsy is caused by genetic mutations and sometimes by preventable delivery complications. It is possible for medical negligence to cause this type of injury. Cerebral palsy can be caused by difficult labor that decreases the flow of oxygen to the brain, head trauma, meningitis and infection. The brain […]
Medical Malpractice – What Documents Should I Give to My Attorney for a Medical Malpractice Case?
When you or a family member gets misdiagnosed, injured or hurt because of a medical provider’s negligence, you may not know how to proceed. You can take legal action against the responsible – or irresponsible – party, but you’ll need […]
