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When Can You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for a Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC)?

August 30, 2021

Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) present significant risks for patients seeking treatment for all types of conditions. Medical mistakes are among the leading causes of death in...

August 15, 2021

Surgical procedures can carry a number of risks. These include the risk of suffering from a hospital-acquired condition (HAC). Two of the most common HACs...

July 15, 2021

Seatbelt syndrome describes the negative consequences of a seatbelt functioning as intended during a vehicle collision. Seatbelts are designed to keep drivers and passengers upright...

July 1, 2021

Recent studies focusing on the prevalence and effects of sports-related concussions among female and male athletes have produced some notable findings. Overall, these studies suggest...

June 20, 2021

Preeclampsia is a blood pressure disorder that is relatively common during pregnancy. Medical News Today describes preeclampsia as “the most common complication to occur during...

June 8, 2021

Russ Berkowitz and Jennifer Amdur have been awarded a birth injury settlement on behalf of a baby who sustained a catastrophic stroke during delivery as...

June 6, 2021

A durotomy is a tear in the dura mater, which is the outer membrane of the spinal cord. The risk of a durotomy is present...

May 30, 2021

A recent article published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that increased rates of speeding are yet another unfortunate side effect of...

May 26, 2021

Russ Berkowitz and Jennifer Amdur have been awarded a medical malpractice wrongful death award on behalf of the family of a client who died at...

May 22, 2021

When a newborn is diagnosed with a birth injury it can impact every member of your family. Understanding these impacts, understanding your coping mechanisms, and...