Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit can be overwhelming, even in a case that appears cut-and-dry. Even after winning your case the decision may be overturned on appeal and you could end up with nothing. One of the most common causes…
Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit can be overwhelming, even in a case that appears cut-and-dry. Even after winning your case the decision may be overturned on appeal and you could end up with nothing. One of the most common causes…
In 2012, Maureen Rogers, 71, arrived by ambulance to a local hospital where she complained of stomach pain. She was initially diagnosed with gastritis, but the attending emergency room doctor also took the extra precaution of ordering a CT scan…
Geralda Mata Rodriguez died of previously undiagnosed, terminal cancer 11 months after a kidney transplant. Geralda Morales wanted to help her ill grandmother by donating a kidney to her. She was deemed a compatible match, and the operation took place…
I’ve had the pleasure of helping those who have suffered from head injuries for almost twenty years now. But my perspective on these things changed about six weeks ago. At that time, my son was playing baseball, fell and hit…
Birth related disorders are more common than we might think. One such issue is peripartum cardiomyopathy, which is extremely serious. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is often discovered during the last few weeks of a pregnancy. It may also be diagnosed within five…
Cardiomyopathy refers to a weak heart muscle that is unable to properly transport blood through the mother’s body. Without enough oxygen, the lungs, liver, and other vital organs are seriously affected. This condition, according to the National Institute of Health…
A medical diagnosis of a birth injury is done per physical signs of trauma, results of an APGAR score, or other indications that the child has suffered an injury during labor and delivery. Not all birth injuries are serious, as…