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When visiting a doctor, we are putting our trust into an individual that they will take care of us to the best of their ability and not take any actions that will lead to more pain or suffering. Unfortunately, this trust is sometimes violated when a doctor, hospital, or another healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care. When this occurs, any number of health complications can arise potentially causing both pain and expensive treatment. To offset these issues and hold the negligent doctor or healthcare provider responsible for their actions, it is important that those impacted by malpractice consult with a medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible.

Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys accept cases from across the country.

Suicide Prevention

The suicide risk assessment and collateral information gathered from family, police and treating clinicians usually are the keys to determining whether a suicide malpractice case has merit.

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Birth Injury

An injury at birth can cause lifelong disability and impairment. However, there are treatments, therapies, and surgeries that can help lessen the effects of conditions such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy...

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Delay in Cancer Diagnosis

It is not uncommon for certain kinds of cancers to go misdiagnosed until the damage to the patient is either irreversible or requires extremely aggressive treatment. Around 12% of U.S. cancer ...

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Nursing Home Negligence

Discover the secrets to finding the safest nursing home for you or your family member. Discover why some nursing homes are repeatedly cited for neglect.

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Undiagnosed Infections

Infections are common and sometimes deadly. Bacterial infections, ranging from meningitis to endocarditis, can have life-changing consequences in terms of permanent injury and even death ...

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Heart Attacks Misdiagnosed

Heart attacks are a common killer in America. For some, a heart attack is sudden and unpredictable ...

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Discover What You Can Do to Prevent Birth Injuries

One of the most common types of medical malpractice is a birth-related injury. A birth injury, also known as birth trauma, is defined as an injury to the infant before, during, or shortly after the birthing process. Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most serious birth injury and can be caused by a lack of oxygen at birth.

Birth injuries can arise from the following complications:

Rupture of uterus
Placental abruption
Kernicterus (severe jaundice in the infant after birth)
Premature delivery
Failure to detect fetal distress
Waiting too long to perform a cesarean section
Giving too much pitocin
Misreading fetal heart strips

Complications during birth can cause the following birth injuries:

Cerebral Palsy

Between 8,000-10,000 babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year. 20% of these babies were injured during their birth. If your child has been diagnosed with a birth injury or if you believe your child has suffered a birth injury you may need a medical malpractice lawyer well-versed in birth injury law. Please call today.

Rates of Medical Malpractice

Amazingly, 1% of US doctors account for 55% of all medical malpractice suits. This means that if this 1% were not practicing, malpractice rates would be cut in half. You have the right to know if your doctor is in this 1%.

Malpractice Statistics for Birth Injuries

When complications arise during your baby’s birth a competent doctor or midwife will properly manage the situation, leading mother and child safely through the birthing process.

However, there are times when the proper interventions are not utilized, leaving your baby at serious risk for a birth injury. Birth injuries occur in one of every 142 births in the United States.

A Malpractice Attorney Helps Every Step of the Way

My goal is not to settle your case, but to provide you with the tools you need to help your child flourish. Knowledge is power and it is my intention to help you and your family understand your child’s injury, no matter how minor or profound. Once a proper diagnosis is reached I will work with your family to ensure that your child:

Receives optimum medical care
Is treated by appropriate specialists
Receives all the benefits they are entitled to

Advocating for Your Child’s Rights

As a parent of a child with cerebral palsy I understand the long term care your child will need. My family and I have jumped through every hoop imaginable in an attempt to get the best care possible. I am an advocate not just for him but for every child who has suffered a birth injury. If you have any questions or concerns about your child please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me. Together, we can work to meet the long term medical and financial needs of your child.

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