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Defective 3M Earplugs Harm Military Members
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Report Shows Complaints Related to Defective EpiPens Stretching Back Years
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Can I Sue for Premises Liability Based on Ice or Snow Accidents?
Missouri Infant Killed in Dog Attack
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WATCH Nominates 10 Worst Toys for 2018 Holiday Season
Preventing Cerebral Palsy
FDA Warns SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Fournier's Gangrene Outbreak
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Who Is Liable for Defective Drugs?
Is My Fall in a Hospital Considered a Premises Liability or Medical Malpractice Case?
September
Injuries Caused by Pradaxa: Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Can My Doctor be Held Liable for a Painkiller Addiction?
Diabetes Medication Causes Serious Genital Infections
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Valsartan Recalls FAQ
Most Common Birth Injuries
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Why Can Birth Injuries Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims?
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Is Abilify Dangerous?
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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $4.7 Million in Baby Powder Injury Case?
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Who is Liable for Youth Sports Injuries?
Wrongful Death of a Child: What to Know for Your Claim
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FDA Gives New Recommendations for Using Neurovascular Stents
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Who is Liable for a Defective Product?
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10 Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Claim
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What Is the Difference Between Personal Injuries & Catastrophic Injuries?
What Can I Do If My Child Was Bitten By a Dog?
The History of the Opioid Epidemic
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How Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis Can Cause a Medical Malpractice Claim
Opioid MDL in Ohio
3 Ways Poor Communication Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims
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What is Cerebral Palsy?
The Lifetime Costs of Cerebral Palsy
Top 5 Cities Affected by the Opioid Epidemic
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Key Components of a Wrongful Death Claim
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Who is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?
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Life-Threatening Dangers Caused by Defective IVC Filters
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Roundup Weed Killer: Is It Dangerous?
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Topical Antibiotic Recall
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Opioid Addictions: Is Your Doctor Liable?
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12
Oct
2018
Is My Fall in a Hospital Considered a Premises Liability or Medical Malpractice Case?
As the average medical malpractice case reveals, hospitals and medical clinics are not always capable of providing the safe, healing environment that patients should be able to expect. However, not every injury suffered in a hospital is caused by the negligence of a medical provider. Slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common due to the slick tiling of most medical centers, medicinal fluids ...
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10
Sep
2018
Can My Doctor be Held Liable for a Painkiller Addiction?
The ongoing opioid epidemic has the entire country afraid to touch prescription painkillers. Each day, dozens of people lose their lives to opioid overdoses, the vast majority of which are unintentional and not related to illegal drug use. That is to say, people are inadvertently harming themselves and their loved ones due to an addiction to their prescribed opioid medications . This harrowing ...
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21
Aug
2018
Most Common Birth Injuries
For new parents, welcoming a new little member to the family should always be a joyful occasion. When a birth injury occurs, however, this joyful moment can turn tragic. Many birth injuries are preventable, which is why it is so important for medical staff to do everything in their power to prevent an injury from occurring. If the staff was negligent, you may be able to file a medical malpractice ...
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7
Aug
2018
Why Can Birth Injuries Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims?
Birth injuries are a tragedy faced by many families. Unfortunately, birth injuries can often be prevented when proper measures are taken to ensure a safe birth. If your child was injured during their birth or while still in utero, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim against your physician. Here are some things to understand about how birth injuries can be the basis for a medical ...
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14
Jun
2018
Wrongful Death of a Child: What to Know for Your Claim
There is nothing more tragic or more devastating than the wrongful death of a child. Whether they are lost to a sudden accident or succumbed to injuries resulting from a medical error, parents deserve the chance to hold the responsible party accountable for their negligence. By filing a wrongful death of a child claim , the surviving family can pursue compensation for the loss of their child. If ...
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18
May
2018
FDA Gives New Recommendations for Using Neurovascular Stents
Recently, the FDA sent out a letter to health care providers that gives new safety recommendations for neurovascular stents that are used for stent-assisted coiling (SAC) of brain aneurysms. According to the FDA, the agency received reports about neurovascular stents that suggest some instances of peri-procedural stroke and/or death might have been related to procedural risks or factors related to ...
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21
Feb
2018
How Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis Can Cause a Medical Malpractice Claim
As a patient, you expect that your doctor will do everything they can to ensure that you are quickly diagnosed and receive the appropriate medical care. In some instances, however, it is possible that your doctor may not perform these duties with the care and competency that they should. Many medical malpractice claims involve misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. What Do I Need to Prove for My ...
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7
Feb
2018
3 Ways Poor Communication Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims
Poor communication can affect many situations, but in the medical field, it can be downright deadly. Communication is key in medicine, especially between patients and doctors. Good communication can facilitate more effective treatments, healthier patients, and faster care. Poor communication, on the other hand, can lead to injuries and medical malpractice claims. According to CRICO Strategies , ...
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23
Jan
2018
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move. These disorders occur due to damage to a baby’s developing brain during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy can affect people in many ways, and often affects the person’s control over their body. This is a permanent condition, though some of the effects may worsen or ...
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9
Jan
2018
The Lifetime Costs of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a medical condition which will last a lifetime. Those who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy will require ongoing an extensive medical care. Frequently, sufferers of cerebral palsy will also face other medical issues, including vision and hearing impairment, cognitive challenges, and seizures. This condition is the result of brain damage which occurs during pregnancy, during ...
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20
Dec
2017
Key Components of a Wrongful Death Claim
What You Need to Begin a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filing a wrongful death claim may be the best path forward after a loved one has passed away due to reckless behavior, medical malpractice, drunk driving, or any other negligence-based accidents. In order to bring a wrongful death suit, several key factors must be present, including: Death of a loved one Direct causation between death and another ...
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20
Nov
2017
Who is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?
If you have experienced physical injury or harm because of negligent or reckless behavior by a medical professional, you may have a case for medical malpractice. Depending on the circumstances of your injury, a doctor may not be the only one liable for your suffering. Because proper patient care is often multi-tiered and depends on the responsibility and attentiveness of multiple medical ...
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14
Jun
2017
Opioid Addictions: Is Your Doctor Liable?
Powerful pain medications are often required after surgery or a serious injury. These medications are highly effective at reducing pain but have a heightened risk of addiction as well. When prescribing medications, doctors need to be cautious of this serious side effect and ensure that their patients use the medication as intended. Your doctor should exercise reasonable care in prescribing you any ...
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