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Exhausted yet triumphant, you’re finally at the finish line. You’re about to receive damages for medical malpractice. But how are settlements paid out? There are two methods. Your choices are structured settlement vs lump sum. Is one way better than the other? Not necessarily. The best payout method is the one that suits your…

Modern medical advancements have significantly reduced neonatal injuries. Even the latest technology and top tier hospitals, however, are not fool-proof. Lack of oxygen and subsequent birth injuries do still occur. This lack of oxygen is known as hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). Oxygen deprivation during birth can lead to disastrous outcomes including cerebral palsy, cognitive disability,…

Are you thinking about pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit? If so, you might know that defendants can recover compensation to make up for losses. You may have also heard the term “special damages”. What are these damages and how are they calculated? In this article, we’ll define special damages and other types of medical…

A hidden threat to newborns, skull fractures often go unnoticed to doctors and untreated. Sometimes, even the best doctors make mistakes. These fractures in a baby’s delicate skull are caused by the physical force of labor and delivery. Some of these fractures heal quickly and with little consequence. Others have very serious, sometimes permanent…

Birth injuries are real fears of many soon-to-be parents. Sometimes, there’s nothing that can be done to prevent injuries or conditions a baby is born with. However, the negligence of a medical professional can cause a birth injury. While errors are not uncommon in the medical field, permanent disabilities and serious injuries caused by…

For many, there’s a lot of anxiety surrounding healthcare. The fear of the unknown causes many people to avoid the doctor altogether. What if the doctor diagnoses me with a serious illness? Or what happens if a doctor incorrectly diagnoses me? Though an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, sometimes these…

While most pregnancies in the US result in healthy babies, there are unfortunately exceptions. Some women will face complications during pregnancy. Sometimes, shortly after conception. An ectopic pregnancy is a condition that takes place in the beginning of a pregnancy. That’s where a doctor’s prompt and adequate care comes in. Treating an ectopic pregnancy…

Many parents do extensive research before picking the right pediatrician for their child. After all, the health of their children is at stake. When we think of doctors, especially pediatricians, most believe they’ll always provide great care. Without avoidable mistakes, without negligence, and without any harmful consequences. Unfortunately, not all families receive the standard…

Have you ever had an extended stay at the hospital? After a few days, you probably wanted to jump out of that uncomfortable cot, rip off that flimsy hospital gown, and run out the door. Yes, most patients love an early discharge from the hospital. It’s great to hear you’re headed home if you’re…

Medical Malpractice. When we hear these two words, we don’t typically think of failure to treat or diagnose. We usually think of the “extreme” cases: botched surgery, surgery on the wrong side of the body, or instruments left inside the body. And sure, these situations constitute a medical malpractice lawsuit. There’s no question about…