Every hour of every day, approximately three newborns are injured during the birthing process. Sometimes, the injury is so severe the baby is stillborn or dies shortly after birth. Others suffer minor injuries and recover and return to normal within days or weeks. Still another group are injured to a degree their lives and the lives […]
Every hospital administrator and surgical staff is frequently reminded of the case of Willie King, the New York man who made national news when he underwent surgery to remove his diseased diabetic leg. He woke up from the operation astounded to find his diseased leg still attached but his other healthier leg gone. Ultimately, King’s diseased leg […]
It can be a challenge to find the right personal injury attorney. Many people are overwhelmed by the process. You need to find the right lawyer for your situation. Some attorneys limit their practice to medical malpractice, while other law firms have the experience to help in all matters resulting in personal injury. In other […]
Are the ride share services that are advertised as a safe resource for those needing transportation truly safe for women? Both Uber and Lyft are being sued by women asserting they were sexually assaulted by drivers, and it’s not the first time. In response, Uber has taken steps to classify the types of sexual misconduct […]
Kernicterus is a severe brain injury that can happen when jaundice in newborns is not treated appropriately. Jaundice occurs when something in the blood called “bilirubin” accumulates. Bilirubin is a part of hemoglobin, which in turn is a part of our body’s red blood cells. The liver normally breaks down red blood cells when they […]