Blog: Allison Goldberg

Allison Goldberg is an associate at Anapol Weiss devoted to representing individuals who have needlessly suffered catastrophic personal injuries. She focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, including birth injury, medical malpractice, sexual abuse and assault, transvaginal mesh, and products liability actions. She also has experience with personal injury matters involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and construction accidents.

Understanding the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Claims

Oct 9, 2025

When a patient suffers harm under a doctor’s care, one of the first legal questions that arises is whether the provider met the standard of care. This concept is central to every medical malpractice case but is often misunderstood. Understanding what the standard of care means, how it is determined, and how it applies to malpractice claims can clarify when a mistake crosses the line into legal negligence. What Is the Standard of Care? The standard of...

Birth Injury Insight: What is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)?

Feb 7, 2025

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a devastating brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow to a baby’s brain during or shortly after childbirth. The effects of HIE can be catastrophic, often leading to long-term developmental disabilities, cognitive impairments, motor dysfunction, and even death. For families affected by this condition, navigating the legal complexities of HIE-related lawsuits can feel like an uphill battle. What Causes HIE? HIE is caused by a significant reduction or interruption...

Identifying Common Birth Injuries

Feb 7, 2025

Though we expect medical providers to ensure the safety of mothers and their babies during pregnancy and birth, mistakes can happen at any point in the process leading to birth trauma. Birth injuries can cause long-lasting physical, psychological, and cognitive effects to your child. If a negligence-related accident during pregnancy or birth caused your child to suffer injuries, you may be able to seek compensation for your family. Attorneys at Anapol Weiss have decades of...

Litigating Birth Injury Cases: A Guide to Legal Action and the Path Toward Justice

Feb 5, 2025

Birth injuries can be devastating, often leaving lasting physical, emotional, and financial burdens on a family. When medical negligence causes a birth injury, seeking legal action becomes an essential step toward justice. However, litigating a birth injury case is complex and challenging because it requires a deep understanding of medical and legal nuances. Attorneys at Anapol Weiss can help you and your family navigate this process. What Is a Birth Injury? A birth injury refers to any...