Blog
Birth Injuries Can Lead To Long-Term Health Problems
Expectant parents look forward to bringing home their precious baby. It is traumatic to learn that your child may not be able to live a normal life because of something that happened before or during delivery. Many parents who discover that their child has a birth injury are willing to sacrifice almost everything to support…
Understand The Orthopedic Injuries That Can Occur In A Fall
Sometimes slips and falls are a minor inconvenience that leaves you a little sore. However, these incidents can also cause very serious injuries. Orthopedic injuries impact the bones and connective tissues. Oftentimes, they take considerable time to heal. Some bone-related injuries take longer than others to heal. Some are related to potentially serious complications. Here…
Off-Label Drug Use Can Injure Pregnant Mothers And Unborn Babies
You trust your doctor. When you are pregnant, in labor or delivering your child, a doctor may very well hold your life in his or her hands. Fast thinking, knowledge and compassion are all critical to making the best decisions for the health and safety of both mother and child. Unfortunately, some people who work…
Defective Medical Devices Can Cause Serious Problems For Patients
Unsafe medical devices can cause serious injuries and death. Defective devices can have a profound impact on patients and their families. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) handles medical device recalls. The way that a recall is handled depends on several factors, including the type of device and the kind of problem. In…
Collateral Consequences: Thinking Beyond A Court-Imposed Sentence
Many people who are facing a criminal charge tend to focus on the court-imposed penalties. These include punitive consequences like incarceration or fines. While this is certainly an important consideration, it shouldn’t be the only thing you think about. There are other ramifications that you face when you are convicted of a crime. These are…
Breakdowns In Medical Communication Can Be Hazardous
Getting medical care can be a test in patience. When you need treatment from more than one doctor or hospital department, medical professionals might hand off your case repeatedly. These hand offs, which occur when you go from your hospital room to radiology, for example, are necessary. But some patients are injured because of negligence…
Car Accidents: What You Can Expect During The Settlement Process
Your morning commute is typically uneventful. Maybe you take the same route every day and stop at the same café for an espresso for your morning dose of caffeine. Your days always followed the same pattern, until the day another car hit you from behind while you were waiting at a red light. Now, your…