Various complications can cause hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The damage to your child’s brain from prolonged HIE is usually called “cerebral palsy”, and it will cause a...
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Pain and suffering in a personal injury lawsuit is usually described as “non-economic damages.” Your pain and suffering may not have a dollar value, in terms of time spent in the hospital or seeing a doctor. There are...
Medical professionals take an oath to provide due care to all their patients. When that care falls short of this standard, you or a loved one can be left facing your worst nightmare. An injury or death arising from the...
The brain may be the most important organ in the body. It’s the organ that makes you who you are. Thinking, feeling, and remembering are all carried out in the brain. Any injury to your brain affects who you are in a way...
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the term “catastrophic” is defined as an action or event that causes sudden and very great harm. It is important to know what is considered a catastrophic injury after an...
If you or a loved one have experienced a traumatic brain injury due to an auto accident or some other cause of head trauma, you may be able to receive help. It is essential to understand the impact of traumatic brain...
Suffering harm because of a hospital’s error can be painful and traumatizing for you and your loved ones. Suing a hospital for negligence may result in you collecting money to help improve your quality of life; possibly...
Trucking accident cases are some of the most devastating vehicular accidents. Trucks are massive vehicles that can inflict debilitating injuries on their victims. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Subdural hematoma are blood clots or collections of blood between the surface of your brain and your skull. They can be very dangerous, with deadly consequences if you do not receive prompt medical attention. What is a...
Maryland lawyers must tread carefully when advertising their services. In fact, Maryland attorneys are cautioned against using the words specialist or expert to describe or advertise the types of cases they handle. While...
Wrongful death lawsuits can present challenges both emotionally and in the courtroom. Proving damages is just one aspect of the case. This consists of proving to the jury how much compensation you should be awarded for the...
Fall injuries in hospitals can be especially hazardous. People who are in the hospital are already ill or injured, and may be unable to care for themselves properly. A fall can exacerbate existing injuries or create new...