Josh Rueff

There’s one place you’ll probably visit at least once in your lifetime. The hospital! Whether it’s for an illness, a couple of stitches, or just to be born, we go to hospitals hoping that the professionals inside will take good care of us. Providing that “good care” is often the responsibility of more than one…

How did this happen? That’s the first thing parents wonder when their child receives a diagnosis of Erb’s palsy. And then they wonder: what are some Erb’s palsy causes?  You’ll find this often serious birth injury near the top of the list of the most common birth injuries in the US. In fact, 1 in…

Thank science for anesthesia! Without it, we would have to endure the excruciating pain of surgery. Worse still, we would remember every second of it. But anesthesia ensures there are only two things we remember about an operation. One, drifting off to dreamland. Two, waking up thinking, “Wait…it’s already over?” Yes, anesthesia is helpful. But…

Even before birth, a mother and her child share a bond as tight as a knot. But there’s a different kind of tight knot that no mother wishes to share with her child. We’re talking about umbilical cord knots. These knots are dangerous for a fetus if left untreated. But is it possible to prevent umbilical…

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s especially true with cerebral palsy since there is no cure for this debilitating disorder. Unfortunately, you can’t ensure your child has zero chance of getting diagnosed with CP. But every ounce of effort to prevent cerebral palsy adds up! In this article,…

It’s a road you never imagined you’d walk. Your doctor failed you. Their negligence cost you your health and livelihood. Now you’re gearing up to meet with an attorney. But what should you bring to your first consultation? What medical malpractice questions should you ask?  Since malpractice cases are complex, you need an experienced lawyer…