Russ Berkowitz and Kelly Ferraro have settled a medical malpractice wrongful death action on behalf of the estate of a full term baby boy who was born not breathing and subsequently died a few hours later following the failure of a nurse midwife, student nurse midwife, and a nurse at […]
Christina Hanna has been awarded $380,000.00 on behalf of a husband and wife who both sustained serious permanent injuries when the driver of a truck backed his vehicle onto our clients’ property and negligently struck our clients’ “classic” motor vehicle with such force that our clients vehicle struck both of […]
A concussion occurs when your brain hits the inside of your skull due to an external impact. It is a type of traumatic brain injury that should not be taken lightly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a concussion can damage brain cells and cause chemical […]
The short answer to the question of whether a doctor can be sued for delaying treatment is, “yes.” The real challenge, however, is proving your case. Remember that a claim for delay in treatment is often different from a claim for delayed diagnosis, because in a delayed treatment claim, your […]
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a form of disability that develops as a result of a fetus receiving a limited supply of oxygen during pregnancy, during labor and delivery, or immediately after birth. CP has a number of different symptoms and it can also have a number of permanent effects. For […]
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a potentially serious complication of childbirth that results from an inadequate oxygen supply to the fetus’s brain during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Along with behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, epilepsy and seizure disorders, and other cognitive effects, HIE has the potential to cause vision and hearing impairments […]
Auto accident law is tricky under even the best circumstances. Your claim could be affected by a state’s fault/no-fault law, comparative fault, the statute of limitations, and the details of filing and maintaining a lawsuit. Things can get even trickier if you are involved in an accident in another state, […]
Malpractice is so prevalent in the United States that the American Medical Association has identified it as the nation’s third-leading cause of death, behind only heart disease and cancer. If you have suffered an injury due to malpractice, you are legally entitled to monetary compensation. The hard part is proving […]
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, position during childbirth (or “presentation”) is for the fetus’s head to be down, allowing for a head-first birth and minimizing the risk of injuries and […]
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 tissue injuries, facial injuries, and broken bones, this includes the risk of concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Data on Concussion Rates […]