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Josh Rueff

Medical witness explains medical details of case.

Do I Need a Medical Malpractice Expert Witness?

If you want to win a medical malpractice case, hiring a medical malpractice expert witness is likely essential. This expert can provide their “2 cents” on why malpractice is to blame for your injury. But these 2 cents could end up being worth much more when you emerge triumphant from the trial.  Are you thinking…
Pregnant mother holds ultrasound image of fetus.

Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality

Did you know that there are racial disparities in maternal mortality in the U.S.? It’s not just a hunch or an opinion. Data shows that many women get subpar maternal care because of their race. Mothers are losing their lives because of the color of their skin. Worst of all, they’re dying because of preventable…
Woman with preeclampsia diagnosis tries to rest.

How Does Preeclampsia Affect The Baby?

Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia can suffer severe complications. Those complications can even be fatal when doctors don’t diagnose and treat them in time. In this article, we’ll dive into what preeclampsia is, and how preeclampsia affects the baby.  What is Preeclampsia? High Blood Pressure? Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition that affects…
PPH can occur after a C-section as well as vaginal delivery.

Hemorrhaging After Birth: Can I Sue?

We celebrate and anticipate birth so much, we often forget – it’s risky business. Pain and blood loss are inevitable. And hemorrhaging after birth, though rare, is possible.  Below, we’ll explain what postpartum hemorrhaging is and how it happens. We’ll also tell you what you need to sue a doctor when negligence leads to hemorrhaging.…
Pregnancy mother with preeclampsia symptoms.

Undiagnosed Preeclampsia: Is it Malpractice?

“What you don’t know can’t hurt you” That certainly doesn’t apply to undiagnosed preeclampsia. If you have preeclampsia, you need to know. Your life and your baby’s life could depend on it.  In this article, we’ll dive into the key facts about preeclampsia, and what happens if the doctor leaves preeclampsia undiagnosed and untreated.  What’s…
The average award for a medical malpractice settlement.

How Much is the Average Malpractice Settlement?

Pursuing a malpractice claim? You might wonder what the average malpractice settlement amount is in the U.S., or in your state. And what’s the average malpractice settlement for cases similar to yours?  Take a look at the following statistics to see what you might be able to gain from your claim. Prefer to discuss your…