How do you distinguish between birth defects and birth injuries?
The birth of a healthy baby is one of the most wonderful events of a parent’s life. Usually, births go as planned and without incident. However, occasionally complications can arise […]
Trainers must provide acceptable care to student athletes
Many high schools have athletic programs that entrust the care and keeping of their student athletes to the skill of athletic trainers. These health care professionals are not doctors but […]
FDA Takes Action to Protect Consumers from Potentially Dangerous Dietary Supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the results of a collaborative effort with other government agencies to identify potentially unsafe or tainted dietary supplements. The yearlong effort resulted in […]
Babies are not the only ones to suffer birth injuries
Giving birth is by far one of the most beautiful things a person can experience. It is also one of the most traumatic. According to a new study done by […]
Are surgical black-box recordings in New York’s future?
Black-box bills like the one known as Raina’s Law are making their way around several states including New York. These bills have been gathering support for victims of medical malpractice […]
Medical malpractice cases could lead to bad faith claims
For victims of a medical malpractice case, the confusion and frustration they experience can lead them to feel isolated and alone. For many, the only help they receive is from […]
Bait and switch birthing facilities
For most women, the birth of their child tops the list of the most beautiful moments in a lifetime of experiences. However, occasionally there are complications that make the birthing […]
Finding the right fit for your medical malpractice claim
Most of us can’t even imagine what it would feel like to be hurt by those we trust to treat and cure us. When we put our care and health […]
Age plays a role in elder sexual abuse convictions
By definition, elder sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact of an individual that is 60 years old or older. While most of us can’t even consider that elder sexual […]
Child awarded in medical malpractice lawsuit
When an infant suffers in any way, the parents often struggle with guilt and emotional pain. Sometimes those injuries are suffered during delivery, and in addition to the guilt and […]