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Cerebral palsy is a very common motor disability in children and affects nearly 10,000 babies each year. Cerebral palsy is not curable and will require treatment and support for a child’s entire lifetime. Cerebral palsy affects a child’s neurological systems that control functionality, coordination, and muscle control. It can be caused by a birth injury […]
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Cerebral hypoxia is a medical term used to describe a decrease in oxygen to the brain. The brain is very sensitive to decreased levels of oxygen and brain cells can begin to die after four minutes of being deprived of oxygen. The sooner the hypoxia is diagnosed and the underlying cause treated, the lower the
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The law firm won a $16 million settlement for the family of a 57-year-old endodontist who suffered brain damage in a medical malpractice case. The injury occurred because of an improperly managed ventricular fibrillation following bypass surgery. The patient’s bypass operation was successful but two days he later suffered the heart problem caused by a clot
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Endometrial cancer begins in the layer of cells that forms the lining of the uterus. It is sometimes referred to as cancer of the uterus or uterine cancer. The first sign of endometrial cancer can be vaginal bleeding not associated with a woman’s period or menstrual cycle. Other symptoms can include pelvic pain or pain
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Kline & Specter’s David Caputo and David Williams represented a whistleblower in a case pressed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the New York Attorney General’s Office in a health care fraud case that resulted in a $10 million settlement with CareMed Pharmaceutical Services. The civil lawsuit claimed that the national specialty pharmacy engaged
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to increase awareness the early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer, in the early stages, can sometimes present in different ways. Symptoms could include a change in the size or the shape of the breast, dimpling of breast tissue, inverted nipple, lump in the breast or underarm, nipple discharge including blood,
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A uterine rupture in a pregnant patient during labor can be a life-threatening complication for both a mother and unborn baby. When a uterus ruptures, it tears open into the abdominal cavity and can cause a mother to hemorrhage and decrease the amount of blood and oxygen reaching a baby. A uterus can rupture during active labor
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General Motors has announced another six recalls to add to the list of defects that have been coming out since April. In total, GM has announced 60 recalls this year covering more than 26 million vehicles. GM was told to pay a $35 million fine due to delaying a faulty ignition switch recall that led
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If you have intimate knowledge of a fraudulent act against a government agency, you can come forward and file a whistleblower lawsuit. These types of suits are also known as qui tam lawsuits and are filed when an individual witnesses a company that is defrauding the government. The most common form of qui tam lawsuits
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There are times when a health care worker may not perform up to the standard of care, and this is considered medical malpractice. This can occur during pregnancy and birth, which can cause permanent problems for your child. Birth injuries can occur because of the negligence on the part of a nurse, doctor or other
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A jury in Dallas handed down a $73.5 million verdict against a medical device maker in a lawsuit filed by a woman who suffered injuries as a result of a vaginal implant intended to treat incontinence. The verdict was handed down in Dallas against Boston Scientific, one of seven manufacturers facing thousands of lawsuits over
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A Pennsylvania man who was paralyzed in a rollover accident, has won a $55 million settlement against Honda on the claim that a faulty seat belt resulted in a severe injuries suffered in an accident. Martinez was driving an Acura Integra when a blowout sent his car out of control and caused it to roll
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If you’ve been in a Pennsylvania auto accident, you may experience a myriad of emotions right away. Of course, shock and fear are some of the first feelings you’ll experience, but you also need to be ready to take steps to protect yourself. If you’ve been in a Philadelphia car accident, our team of attorneys
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Pitocin is a drug commonly used to induce or speed up labor. It is a synthesized form of a hormone that is naturally produced by a woman’s body when she goes into labor. When administered, it is supposed to result in uterine contractions to assist in the labor process. Unfortunately, it does not come without
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TB is an infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria are usually found in the lungs, but TB bacteria can infect other organs such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not promptly diagnosed and treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB is spread through the air from one person to another when
If Tuberculosis or TB is not diagnosed and treated it can cause death Read More »
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