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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 the United States, and non-fatal HACs leave hundreds of thousands of patients suffering unnecessarily each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Russ Berkowitz has been recognized for the 6th straight year in the 28th Edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” in the fields of Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded, by both the profession and the public, as the most credible measure of legal integrity and […]
We are pleased to announce that Daniel B. Brill will join our firm as an Associate effective September 1, 2021. Dan is an experienced litigator and trial attorney who will focus on personal injury and medical malpractice law. Prior to joining our firm, Dan most recently worked for a well-known […]
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 associated with surgical procedures are postoperative pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. In many cases, postoperative pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis will support claims […]
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 in their seats in the event of an accident. As Your Mechanic explains, “If worn properly, a seat belt will spread the stopping force across […]
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 that female athletes experience sports-related concussions at significantly higher rates than male athletes. They also suggest that female and male athletes’ brains may respond to […]
Jennifer Amdur has settled a medical malpractice wrongful death case on behalf of the estate of a 64 year old client who died in his hospital room as a result of hospital personnel failing to render any medical assistance to him for over 20 minutes following his cardiac arrest. The […]
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 pregnancy,” and the Cleveland Clinic reports that preeclampsia “complicates up to 8% of all deliveries worldwide.” But, while preeclampsia may be relatively common, it is […]
The Berkowitz and Hanna Charitable Fund, in partnership with Dignity Grows, has selected the nonprofit, Building One Community, an organization that provides a variety of resources to recent immigrants in the Stamford/Norwalk area, as the recipient of our latest grant. The $12,000.00 grant will be used to purchase and provide […]
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 a result of a hospital’s obstetrical team failing to timely deliver our client by c-section despite signs and symptoms of his impending stroke. The terms […]
