Hypoxia is a serious medical emergency that can occur in the womb, during labor or after birth. It occurs when the baby does not receive an adequate amount of oxygen to the brain, which can lead to brain injuries. While minor hypoxia may be able to be treated with...
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Blood clots could be a sign of malpractice
Medical malpractice cases can be notoriously difficult to set up and win, but if your case is strong, then it is worth looking into building a case against a doctor, medical provider or hospital. Sometimes, errors are so egregious that you simply cannot ignore them or...
What are some common birth injuries?
It's hard to think about an innocent newborn having to face adversity from day one; however, this is sadly far too common. These birth injuries occur for a variety of reasons. Some of the more common ones, as well as the reasons that they take place, are described...
Will insurance take care of you after you get hurt in a car wreck?
Every day, people get into car crashes that leave them permanently injured or dead. Still, millions of Americans drive without much thought about the consequences on a daily basis. People have to set aside risks to be able to participate in the modern economy. Most...
Do major surgical mistakes still happen in the United States?
Anytime you see a doctor, you place a lot of trust in their expertise, but surgery requires absolute faith in the professional caring for you. They will likely render you unconscious or at least administer localized anesthesia. They will cut your body, a process that...
How a broken bone could turn into a devastating medical condition
When you felt pain immediately after the car crash, you are probably worried about what kind of injury you had. Discovering that it was a fracture or even broken might have actually been a relief. If it wasn't immediately obvious that you had a fracture, it likely...
Why do you need an attorney for your accident claim?
If you’re seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, you’ll soon realize the importance of consulting with an attorney. While you’re not required to do so, there are many benefits of having an experienced legal team on your side. Here are just a few of the many...
Spinal cord injuries have costs well beyond medical bills
If you hurt your spinal cord during a motor vehicle collision, you can anticipate tens of thousands of dollars worth of medical costs as a result. There will be lost wages until you recover enough to return to work. In some cases, you may not be able to continue the...
Chronic, painful conditions carry a higher risk of misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose are among the most common medical malpractice issues in modern America. Physicians can make mistakes in their diagnostic processes that result in them either failing to diagnose a patient who presents symptoms or diagnosing them...
5 ways a brain injury from a car crash can impact your life
The human brain is an impressive organ that performs constant, complex tasks. From the movements that you consciously make to unconscious behaviors, like breathing and regulating your heart rate, that help keep you alive, your brain is in charge of everything you do...