As medical malpractice attorneys, we handle a wide variety of cases. Typically, we hear from clients who have been directly injured by a medical professional or, in some cases, have children who have been injured. In other instances, we must determine if something could have been inadvertently caused by a…
When a doctor decides to perform a cesarean section it is often after much deliberation. A cesarean section is a serious medical procedure that is not performed lightly. When a vaginal birth is considered too dangerous for the infant of the mother, a doctor will determine that a cesarean section…
Gastric bypass surgery has long been suggested as a way for individuals to lose a substantial amount of weight fairly quickly. Those who are severely overweight and have had no luck with traditional diet and exercise turn to the surgery as a final solution. The invasive procedure has taken on…
Thousands of people undergo surgery across the country every day. Many people put their full trust in their medical team and accept that a surgery is necessary without question. Unfortunately, thousands find that a surgery is performed unnecessarily or incorrectly and must live with the consequences. You are your own…
It was recently determined that the federal government owes absolutely nothing to a man in New York. The man, now in prison for his part in aiding al Qaeda, sued for $7 million in damages for a medical malpractice case. He claimed that he was injured after being taken into…
If you are a new parent, you may not yet understand the close relationship that you will develop with your child’s pediatrician. This medical professional will be your source of information when your child is sick, and they will help you understand all of the milestones you should be watching…
A family in Massachusetts was awarded nearly $30 million in a medical malpractice claim after they filed a civil suit claiming their baby suffered permanent injury at the hands of negligent medical staff. According to the suit, Dr. David Seubert was negligent in the care he provided to Jeniah Gallego,…
Columbus, OH — An auto repair shop owner in Marion County, Ohio, has found himself in hot water after refusing to pay workers’ compensation premiums. Randy Gates, the owner of Gator’s Auto Repair and Towing, was sentenced for the refusal. According to reports, it was discovered that Gates was operating…
Tripler Army Medical Center has been ordered to pay $9 million to a family as the result of its settlement of a medical malpractice suit. Rather than take the case to court and attempt to defend itself, the medical center has agreed to settle with the family affected by its…
Birth injuries are not as uncommon as people may think. In fact, they are often a part of the normal birthing process. A great number of newborns have minor injuries at birth and many of those injuries resolve without treatment. What is more uncommon, though, is for infants to have…