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What Should Doctors Do in Cases of Abnormal Fetal Presentation?

June 12, 2020

A fetus’s position in the womb can have a significant impact on the risks for pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The most common, and generally safest,...

When Can MMA and Other Combat Sports’ Athletes Seek Financial Compensation for Concussions?

June 6, 2020

Mixed martial arts (MMA) and other combat sports inherently present injury risks for the athletes who choose to participate. Along with the risk of soft...

When Is Cerebral Palsy Evidence of Medical Malpractice?

May 27, 2020

Because cerebral palsy originates before, during, or shortly after birth, the mere presence of cerebral palsy in your child should raise suspicions of medical malpractice....

Is Over-Prescribing Opioids a Form of Medical Malpractice?

May 19, 2020

The short answer to this question is, “Yes, overprescribing opioids is a form of medical malpractice under most circumstances.” The ultimate question is whether the...

What Happens If a Mother or Newborn Is Diagnosed with COVID-19 Due to Exposure during Childbirth?

May 12, 2020

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States has wreaked havoc on the nation’s health care system, and hospitals in Connecticut and other states...

Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice Due to COVID-19 Exposure?

May 6, 2020

In Connecticut, there have been more than 12,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infections and more than 550 virus-related deaths as of April 15....

What Are the Causes and Effects of HIE During Childbirth?

April 27, 2020

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a potentially-serious birth injury that can result from a variety of different causes. While some of these causes are natural, most...

Using Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases

April 6, 2020

Expert witnesses are used in medical malpractice cases to prove (i) the standard of care that the healthcare provider should have followed and (ii) deviation...

What Are the 4 D’s of Medical Negligence?

March 19, 2020

The “4 D’s” of medical negligence is a shorthand term that refers to the four legal elements you have to prove in order to win...

Russ Berkowitz and Kelly Ferraro have been awarded a medical malpractice wrongful death settlement

March 11, 2020

Russ Berkowitz and Kelly Ferraro have been awarded a medical malpractice wrongful death settlement against a Connecticut hospital on behalf of a client who died...