Thanks to advancements in the medical field over the last few decades, radiology and other types of diagnostic imaging have made diagnoses easier and more precise than ever before. Health care professionals rely on MRIs and CAT scans to provide them with information that can identify an injury or disease and allow them to make an informed decision about treatment.…
When it comes to injuries claims, the level of severity determines what type of claim can be filed. Although some injuries are only minor, more severe injuries can sometimes result in a person becoming permanently or temporarily disabled. Injury claims generally fall under 2 categories: personal injuries and catastrophic injuries. In this blog, we explain some of the differences between…
Just like a doctor, a nurse can be held accountable for medical errors or negligence that results in injury to their patients. This means that you can sue a healthcare provider who incompetently performs their medical duties. In fact, more than $87.5 million was paid for malpractice claims involving nursing professionals between 1997 and 2007. Nursing malpractice happens when a…
If you are in the midst of a personal injury case, or are considering filing one, chances are you are wondering how long it will take. The fact is the circumstances and details of your case, in addition to your willingness to settle, will determine the length of time it takes for your case to reach a resolution. That said,…
In 2001, the term “never event” was coined in reference to a vast amount of medical errors, such as wrong-site surgeries, which should absolutely never occur. As of 2011, the list of never events consists of 29 events, grouped into 7 categories. These events often result in either devastating or even fatal consequences and necessitated a need for a safe…
Join us for our Landlord Tenant Seminar on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. to learn your rights as a landlord. This seminar will provide landlords and managers with instructions on preventing the unnecessary loss of rental income and protection against security deposit violations. Beverages and hot hors d’oeuvres will be served. There is no charge for…
Posted By Langer & Langer Indian Birth Trauma Attorneys Can Help You Seek Compensation Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while a child’s brain is under development. Cerebral palsy can be caused by brain damage, usually a brain injury or abnormal development of the brain. This can occur before…
While the most well-known and talked about cause of birth injury is alcohol and drug use, some prescription-based medications have been linked to serious infant health risks when taken while pregnant or breastfeeding. Physicians are responsible for ensuring that prescribed medication is absolutely necessary. Failure to ensure that a pregnant woman is safe from the harmful side effects of medication…
Posted By Langer & Langer Jaundice is a yellow tint in a newborn’s skin and the white part of their eyes. It is a sign of too much bilirubin in the baby’s blood. Most babies have mild jaundice, which usually goes away on its own within a week or two. Although rare, if the bilirubin levels stay high and aren’t…
A brachial plexus injury is a type of birth trauma related to delivery. The brachial plexus is a network of 5 nerve groups that travel from the spinal cord to the fingers, wrists, arms, and shoulders. During birth, a baby’s shoulder might get lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone. The mother’s contractions put pressure on the baby’s neck and body,…
