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A woman filled with grief looks for comfort from her husband.

How To Sue A Doctor For Pain And Suffering

“You may be able to get compensation for pain and suffering.” Do those words sound familiar? You’ve probably heard these claims during those late-night commercials. Or have seen those words on a giant billboard driving down the highway? Have you or a loved one suffered a recent injury due to the negligence of medical practice?…

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Filing a Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome lawsuit.

Understanding Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome & Filing a Lawsuit

You’re in the hospital after the worst stomach bug of your life. You have hyponatremia (too little sodium in the blood), thanks to excessive vomiting and diarrhea. You want to feel better ASAP! But correcting hyponatremia too fast is the last thing doctors should do. That can cause a devastating disorder called osmotic demyelination syndrome.…

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Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE): Causes and Prognosis

When doctors diagnosed Betsy’s son Max with neonatal encephalopathy, she felt the walls closing in on her. As she stared at her baby’s tiny swollen face, she was overwhelmed with worry. What would Max’s life be like if he pulled through? Would it be a life full of suffering and pain? Fortunately for Max and…

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Writing a settlement demand letter.

What is a Settlement Demand Letter & How Do I Write One?

Are you considering filing a personal injury lawsuit or medical malpractice claim? You’ll need to know how to write a settlement demand letter, which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s one of the first steps you’ll take.  Don’t underestimate the importance of this letter! It can make or break your case before negotiations even…

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Writing check for pain and suffering damages.

Pain & Suffering Damages – Do You Deserve Compensation?

Most people have suffered an injury in their life. A broken arm. A sprained ankle. A neck injury from a car accident. A broken nose from a sports game. Minor or major, it’s almost a rite of passage into adulthood. But what about the injuries caused by someone else? Someone else’s negligence? That’s where pain…

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Hypoxic and Anoxic Brain Injury

Lawsuits for Hypoxic & Anoxic Brain Injuries According to the National Center for Health Statistics, intrauterine hypoxia and birth asphyxia are the tenth leading cause of neonatal death. Hypoxic and anoxic brain injuries occur when little to no oxygen reaches the infant’s brain during labor or delivery. Without oxygen, the brain can sustain serious and…

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How To Fill Out Standard Form 95 – A Guide For Veterans

Medical malpractice cases are complicated enough. But when you add government employees and veterans into the mix, things can get even trickier. And if you’ve started researching then chances are you’ve probably heard of Standard Form 95. But maybe you don’t know how to fill it out? You may be asking yourself questions such as:…

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How to Differentiate Between Adverse Events and Malpractice

Undergoing any major medical procedure can be intimidating. There are inherent risks with some surgeries or treatments that doctors cannot eliminate. They will still recommend the procedures if they believe it is the only solution. Similarly, taking pharmaceutical drugs can also have side effects that are not pleasant. Many individuals believe that because they endured…

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When to Hire a Cerebral Palsy Attorney

When a doctor or hospital’s negligence is the catalyst for your child’s cerebral palsy (CP), it’s a grave injustice that demands accountability. But don’t expect a doctor to readily admit an error. That’s as rare as seeing a shooting star on a cloudy night.  Cerebral palsy attorneys can help you hold negligent doctors accountable—you might…

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What Are Birth Injury Attorneys? How Can They Help Me?

You wouldn’t entrust open heart surgery to a general practitioner. That’s a complicated job requiring the expertise of a heart surgeon. Likewise, you need a specific type of attorney when it comes to cases of negligence in pregnancy and childbirth: a birth injury attorney.  But what makes birth injury attorneys different from medical malpractice attorneys…

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