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Injuries, no matter how severe, are a major public health problem. In the United States alone, injuries are responsible for over 150,000 deaths and over 3 million non-fatal injuries every year. A catastrophic injury is an injury that is seen…

Most women go to regular medical checkups during pregnancy to check on their health and the health of their growing fetus. We depend on our doctors to let us know of any potential medical issues with ourselves or our fetus…

Paralysis causes the loss of muscle function in part of the body because of a disruption of the messages between the brain and muscles. Paraplegia refers to the loss of control of the muscles in the trunk, leg, and pelvic…

In honor of American Heart Month, let’s talk about medical malpractice claims for failure to diagnose a heart attack. Heart attacks have been a leading cause of death in the United States for decades so doctors should be very familiar with…

There is no doubt that the brain is the most important organ in the human body. Our brains are responsible for our ability to learn, speak, reason, and even control our muscle movements. The brain is one of the most…

Diagnosis is one of the most important tasks performed by primary care physicians. Ideally, when someone experiences worrying symptoms, they visit their primary care physician who listens to their concerns, asks follow-up questions, assesses their symptoms, orders appropriate follow-up tests,…

Medical products are an important part of treating patients. Well manufactured products prescribed and used responsibly keep millions of Americans healthy; treating a variety of health issues from heart disease to Type 2 Diabetes to back pain. Unfortunately, not all…

A birth injury or birth trauma is an injury to the baby or mother that occurs during the birth process. Birth Injuries to infants and mothers can be life-altering. If you or your child is suffering from a birth injury…

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are a sudden injury that damages the brain. A brain injury is caused by an outside force, often from a violent blow to the head from a car accident or sports injury. Brain injuries can lead…

Patient abandonment isn’t something that most people have ever heard of but those who are victims of it know the devastating consequences. Unlike other types of medical malpractice that involve errors made during treatment provided during a doctor-patient relationship, patient…