Blog Category - Medical Malpractice

Jun

Proving Workplace Discrimination

Multiple federal and state laws protect workers from workplace discrimination, which is commonly defined as adverse employment action against a person who falls under a protected category. But contrary to popular belief, it isn't easy to bring a workplace discrimination law...

Jun

Is My Midwife Liable for a Birth Injury?

As more and more people turn to midwives to assist with the childbirth process, many expecting and new mothers may be left to wonder: Can I sue my midwife if my baby or I suffer a birth injury? While the short answer is “yes,” it's important to understand the ba...

Jun

Can Medical Malpractice Mean Not Taking Action?

An act of medical malpractice is generally just that: an act or action. You have probably heard stories of surgeons operating on the wrong person or body part, or a pharmacist giving the wrong medication to a patient. Such mistakes are obvious enough to be called out, but medical...

Jun

What Do I Need to Prove in My Medical Malpractice Claim to Win?

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data - and the stories you may have already heard from friends, family members, and coworkers – medical malpractice is a leading cause of serious injury and wrongful death in America. Doctors, nurses, physi...

Jun

How Many Damages Can You Claim in a Birth Injury Lawsuit?

A child born with a birth injury will very likely require extensive medical care immediately after birth, as well as rehabilitation for years or the rest of their life. It is not uncommon for parents to fall into significant debt while trying to pay for all of the necessary treat...

Jun

Cerebral Palsy in Children: Diagnosis & Symptoms

Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that impacts a child's cognitive functions and musculoskeletal control. In some cases, it will be near-immediate to notice that a child has been born with cerebral palsy. However, the norm is that its symptoms are so subtle, they go unnotice...

Jun

How to Know If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case

Medical errors are a leading cause of injury, illness, and death in the United States. If you think you’re a victim of medical malpractice, you’ve probably wondered whether or not your case is worth taking to court. The short answer to this question is “it depends,” but the easie...

Jun

What Are My Legal Options After a C-Section Error?

When childbirth cannot occur naturally, a Cesarean section (more commonly referred to as a “C-section”) surgery can be performed to deliver the baby safely and with as little risk to both the mother and her child as possible. As with any surgery, C-sections are not en...