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    Is Delivering Your Baby On The Weekend Dangerous?

    February 12, 2024 by Carrie Capouellez| Birth Injuries

    For many expectant mothers, the day of delivery is an incredibly exciting time. Many families try to plan the day they will give birth, but for some, plans change last minute and children are born early or later than anticipated. While it can be difficult to anticipate when delivery will actually occur, it’s important for expectant parents to understand what risks may be associated with different days of the week. At first thought, delivering your baby on the weekend might seem more convenient than a weekday; however, expectant mothers should be wary of “the weekend effect.”

  • Hospital Negligence Cases

    Common Causes of Hospital Negligence Cases

    Most of the time, when people go to a hospital for treatment of a medical condition, they are treated extremely well and come out in better condition than when they went in. In some cases, however, when a patient is in the care of the hospital and they are being treated by doctors, nurses, or any other medical professional, they fail to provide proper health care or make mistakes. There are many causes of hospital negligence, which may be grounds for a lawsuit for the victim.

  • Traumatic Birth Experience

    What is a Traumatic Birth Experience?

    December 19, 2023 by James McHugh, Jr.| Birth Injuries

    While the miracle of birth is often a beautiful process for the families of newborns, it can also be distressing. Between 25 and 34 percent of mothers report having a traumatic birth experience. This is when an individual involved in the birthing process believes that the mother’s life or her baby’s life is in danger or that there is a serious threat to the mother’s or baby’s physical or emotional wellbeing.

  • Misdiagnoses in Emergency Rooms

    Study Reveals Alarming Rates of Misdiagnoses in Emergency Rooms

    Over 130 million people visit an emergency room on average each year. Each one of them is looking for quality care in their time of desperate need. However, a recent study reveals alarming rates of misdiagnoses in emergency rooms, leading to unnecessary illness and injury. Sometimes, patients even pass away from these medical mistakes. When…

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    How a 2023 Supreme Court Ruling Helps Victims of Nursing Home Abuse

    In June of 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County et al. v. Talevski. The basis of this case was the quality of care provided in nursing homes and whether the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA) allows for a right to sue that can be enforced….

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