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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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Neonatal Kernicterus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

A precious baby has just entered the world. All seems well. But a silent poison is coursing through the baby’s body: bilirubin. Bilirubin itself isn’t dangerous. But it becomes poisonous when there’s too much of it, leading to kernicterus in neonates.  Neonatal kernicterus is a serious neurological disorder. It’s very rare because it’s highly preventable.…
Dealing with Birth Complications

Labor and Delivery Complications: Most Common Problems

In this article, we’ll discuss “common” labor and delivery complications. But don’t let the word “common” scare you—birth complications aren’t the norm. Most births are successful and uncomplicated. But when there is a wrinkle, it’s most often one of the issues mentioned below. What Are the Most Common Complications During Birth? According to the National…