Tag Archives: Health
Anyone Can Be A Victim Of Medical Malpractice
In The News I have been a medical malpractice lawyer for almost 25 years. The first ten of those, I spent defending doctors and major hospital systems in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. That experience gave me an insiders view of the inner workings of our healthcare system. I was able to sit in committee… Read More »
Veterans Day Freebies and Deals!
When you take a moment to thank all of those who have served in the U.S. military this Veterans Day, consider this: At least 40,000 veterans struggle to find shelter every night. 1.4 million veterans are at risk of being homeless from poverty and housing insecurity. Many struggle to find a job with a… Read More »
When Valentine’s Day Becomes a Health Hazard
No one prepares to spend Valentine’s Day with their sweetheart in the emergency room, but even this holiday can prove hazardous for some. If you’re planning something special this week or weekend, make sure to avoid making these common Valentine’s Day mistakes to keep you out of the hospital on your special night. Candle… Read More »
Zaching Against Cancer
In 2018 alone, an estimated 1,735,350 people were diagnosed with cancer. Cancer can take an enormous toll on a patient’s body, mind, and spirit. It can also weigh heavily on the loved ones surrounding those who are in treatment and struggling to fight. While the average person performs everyday tasks such as going to… Read More »
What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
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 accident because these types of claims are handled differently from the average personal injury claims. An injury that is… Read More »
What is a Closed Head Injury?
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 that can never really be explained or cured. If you or… Read More »
What is a Shearing Injury
Everyone has heard of traumatic brain injury. This is a catch-all term for various types of injuries to the head and brain. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is caused by everything from car accidents to slip and fall accidents, to combat trauma. We know that TBI is a serious injury and can have lasting… Read More »
What is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?
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 lifetime of problems. While not all instances of HIE result from medical malpractice, if your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you… Read More »
What is the treatment for shoulder dystocia?
The severity of a shoulder dystocia injury can range from a dislocated shoulder to debilitating life-long injuriessuch as cerebral palsy. Treatment for a shoulder dystocia birth injury will depend on the type of injury and how serious it is. Treatment may include supportive care, physical therapy, and even surgery. In the most serious cases,… Read More »
What are the warning signs of shoulder dystocia?
Shoulder Dystocia is a medical term used by doctors to describe a situation where a baby’s shoulder gets “stuck” against the mother’s pelvic bone as the baby pushes through the birth canal. It occurs in less than 1% of all live births in the U.S. In the vast majority of cases, doctors are able… Read More »