Do I Need a Lawyer for Medical Malpractice?
You went in the hospital doors sick…and came out more sick. What happened? Someone must have made a mistake during your care, and you want to hold them responsible. But you don’t know where to start, so you’re searching for legal advice for medical malpractice. In this article, we’ll tell you where you can get…
Medical Malpractice
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…
Birth Injuries
How to File a Medical Negligence Claim
It’s infuriating when you contract a service but don’t get what you pay for. You might complain to the company in question. But what about medical services? Can you file a complaint against your doctor for “bad service”? In some cases, you can. It’s called a medical negligence claim. What is Medical Negligence? Who decides…
Medical Malpractice
Birth Asphyxia Long-Term Effects and Complications
Birth asphyxia is one of the most serious birth injuries. Why? Because it can inflict permanent damage on a baby’s brain. The long-term effects of birth asphyxia range from learning disabilities, to hearing and vision problems, to cerebral palsy. Did your child suffer asphyxia during birth? Understanding what complications may arise can help you prepare…
Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries
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…
Birth Injuries
Most Common Reasons to Sue a Hospital
If a doctor makes a mistake and injures you, that’s who you should go after with a lawsuit. Right? Not necessarily. Your hospital could also be responsible for the error. Just like doctors, medical institutions can find themselves in legal hot water. From medication errors to private info leaks, to unfair treatment, let’s uncover the…