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 […]
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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 […]
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 with most spinal surgeries, but surgeons can typically repair durotomies without long-term consequences for the patient. However, if a surgeon fails to detect a durotomy, […]
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 the COVID-19 pandemic. In the article the IIHS quotes the Executive Director of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) stating “speeding [has become] even more […]
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 a Connecticut hospital after the wrong side of his brain was operated on by a neurosurgeon. The terms of the settlement are confidential.
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 understanding what options your family has available are all important for helping your family heal, manage, and start to move on. In many cases, birth […]
Hypertension, which is also known as high blood pressure, is among the most commonly misdiagnosed medical conditions in the United States. This includes both (i) failing to accurately diagnose a patient’s hypertension, and (ii) incorrectly diagnosing a patient with hypertension when in fact the patient is either fine or suffering […]
Kelly Ferraro has been awarded $512,000.00 on behalf of a former NFL player as part of the NFL Brain Concussion class action settlement pending in Philadelphia, PA Federal District Court. Our client, a retired running back with the Philadelphia Eagles, sustained a permanent brain injury as a result of repeated […]
Concussions in youth sports are a significant concern. Despite growing awareness of the risks associated with concussions, youth sports-related concussions have been on the rise in recent years. Parents, coaches, and team doctors all share responsibility for keeping athletes safe. This means helping athletes understand the causes and risks of […]
