Posted on October 08, 2021 in Personal Injury

Construction workers are exposed to hazardous environments every day at their job. When employers and contractors do not uphold expectations to follow regulations and properly train their employees, workers are put at even greater risk of harm. When workers are not prepared to face these dangers, they may not be able to effectively recover compensation for their injuries. However, an experienced attorney can help workers to follow the necessary steps to start their recovery after a construction accident.

Immediately Seek Medical Attention

When dangerous accidents occur on a construction site, employees are vulnerable to suffering catastrophic injuries such as imputation of an appendage, broken bones, severe burns, lacerations, eye injuries, and even death. However, some injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and spine injuries are not accompanied by instantaneous symptoms. Therefore, it is critical for anyone involved in a construction site accident to seek medical care after the event immediately

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 Posted on September 28, 2021 in Car Accidents

New and used vehicles are purchased every day. Drivers rely on their vehicles to get them safely from place to place. When vehicle manufacturers and sellers fail to uphold safety expectations, auto defects in the products may lead to catastrophic accidents and exacerbate any sustained injuries.

Honda Seat Belt Defects Lead to Substantial Settlements for Victims

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., better known simply as Honda, has faced significant ridicule and court challenges regarding seatbelt defects seen in their vehicles in recent years

In 2015, a 27-year old woman was riding as a passenger in a Honda Odyssey when the vehicle was struck by a pickup truck. She suffered a broken spinal column. The woman, now a quadriplegic, was awarded a settlement of $37.6 million.

In a separate accident involving Honda’s defective seatbelts, a rollover accident resulted in a Pennsylvania man’s paralysis. Honda was ordered to pay $55.3 million.

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 Posted on September 16, 2021 in Motorcycle Accidents

The United States continues to see many motorcycle accidents that end in severe and even fatal injuries.  Nevertheless, it is important for motorcyclists to practice safe riding and understand the dangers they may face on the roads.  

Drivers who cause motorcycle crashes may be held liable for damages. However, it is not always easy to determine who was at fault after a serious motorcycle crash. A skilled injury attorney with experience in motorcycle collision cases can help you find evidence of the at-fault party’s negligence and use it to pursue compensation for your damages

Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycle accidents may arise from a variety of different causes and there are many different parties that may be responsible for the crash. While some motorcycle accidents do not involve any other vehicle, the majority of motorcycle accident fatalities result from crashes involving other vehicles

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 Posted on September 10, 2021 in Medical Malpractice

 Birth injuries can be extremely frightening for new parents and their loved ones. Some birth injuries can lead to lifelong conditions, such as cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy has no cure. Many children with this condition require treatment the rest of their lives. In some cases, medical malpractice during childbirth plays a critical role in causing cerebral palsy and other lifelong conditions.

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is most often caused before birth and typically affects movement and muscle tone or posture. It is a result of damage sustained by a developing and immature brain. The effects of cerebral palsy can range greatly from person to person, however, all individuals with cerebral palsy will have the condition their entire lives

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 Posted on September 02, 2021 in Medical Malpractice

When welcoming a baby into the world, most parents’ highest priority is to ensure their infant’s health. Every day, new parents trust medical professionals to assist in delivering their children safely. When this trust is broken, an infant or mother can suffer great harm with lasting effects

Causes and Consequences of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries are often a result of untreated illnesses or physical harm before, during, or immediately after childbirth. This type of injury most frequently occurs when the infant is above average size, the infant is born prematurely, or the infant is not head-first in the birth canal. Even tools used by doctors during labor, such as forceps or vacuums, can cause birth injuries. Physical and intellectual impairment, including blindness or deafness, difficulty learning, inability to move one part of the body, issues with communicating effectively, and excessive sleepiness, may result from birth injuries.

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 Posted on August 30, 2021 in Medical Malpractice

Every day, people across the country are being provided medications by licensed physicians. Unfortunately, sometimes these medications are incorrect. In some cases, the wrong type of medication is provided, while in other cases, the doctor provides an incorrect dosage or makes other dangerous mistakes. Medication errors arise from a variety of situations and consequences suffered by the patient can range from harmless to fatal. If you or a loved one’s injury or illness was caused by a medication error arising from a medical professional’s negligence,a medication injury attorney can help you understand your legal options.

Common Causes of Medication Errors

Healthcare professionals regularly prescribe and administer medications to their patients. Patients who suffer from medical problems, both minor and severe, often depend on these medications to be comfortable. When medical professionals fail to consider the numerous factors involved in properly prescribing and administering these drugs, the patient can suffer serious and possibly fatal harm

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 Posted on August 25, 2021 in Medical Malpractice

Surgeries are performed every day, however, no operation is the same. While surgeons may be properly equipped to handle the complexities of surgery, errors can and do still happen. When surgical errors occur, patients can be harmed. Surgical injuries can have a substantial physical, financial, and emotional impact on a victim and their families. Victims of medical malpractice surgical errors should be knowledgeable of how their injury occurred and how they can effectively fight for available damages.

Categories and Causes of Surgical Errors

Every surgery will have unique characteristics and challenges, however, some mistakes can lead to lasting patient harm. Some of the most significant errors include operating on an incorrect body part, operating on the wrong patient, leaving a piece of equipment inside a patient’s body, and administering the wrong amount of medication.

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 Posted on August 17, 2021 in Medical Malpractice

Negligent health care can result in severe patient harm. Medical errors such as misdiagnosis, surgical errors, defective medical equipment, and inaccurate prescriptions can leave patients in critical condition and possibly lead to fatalities. For a medical malpractice victim to successfully recover damages, there are many standards that must be met. A medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. If you believe you sustained injuries due to a health care provider’s actions or inaction, it is recommended to immediately contact a medical malpractice attorney who can help you to understand the expectations and limitations often seen in these situations

The Statute of Limitations Explained

As with almost all legal actions, the law imposes a time constraint on the duration of time someone is allowed to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. Once the statute of limitations expires, the injured person may be barred from filing a lawsuit.

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 Posted on August 10, 2021 in Medical Malpractice

Everyday people trust their physicians to provide them with proper medication, high-quality referrals, and accurate diagnoses. Unfortunately, medical professionals, including doctors, make mistakes, which can result in harmful consequences. When negligent behavior leads to a patient’s misdiagnosis that causes the patient harm, the patient may pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Causes and Consequences of a Misdiagnosis

A misdiagnosis from a medical professional can negatively impact someone’s health and ability to work. Non-existent, delayed, or inconclusive diagnoses often result in incorrect or delayed treatment, if there is any treatment at all. These improper or insufficient treatments have the potential to worsen the actual issues. If this misdiagnosis was caused by physician negligence, the misdiagnosis may lead to a malpractice claim.

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 Posted on July 30, 2021 in Medical Malpractice

 Strokes are a biological event most often associated with older individuals who struggle with conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease. When the brain seizes to receive proper blood flow, a stroke can occur. Though less common, children can also suffer from strokes. Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes are seen in cases with infant children, most often occurring during or shortly after labor. While it is often difficult to identify a fetal stroke’s cause, there may be signs that indicate that the stroke was preventable. It is possible that your infant’s stroke may have been prevented had you and your child received better medical care

Causes, Types, and Symptoms of Fetal Strokes

Fetal strokes occur when the infant’s brain is deprived of oxygen. Oxygen deprivation occurs due to clots reducing the flow of oxygenated blood or a hemorrhage disrupting normal blood circulation. Infant strokes tend to occur between the 28th week of pregnancy and one month after the child’s birth. Due to a lack of air in the birth canal, the strokes most often occur during or immediately after the delivery process

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