Blog: Medical Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: Legal Differences & Definitions Explained
Jan 26, 2021
Understanding the difference between medical malpractice vs. negligence can help you fine-tune your claim for better results. While they may seem the same, the difference between malpractice and negligence can affect how you structure a case and address the facts when demanding compensation from the defendants or filing suit in a court of law. Personal injury cases focused on the medical field are always complex, in part because medical care is highly technical, with fluid, high-pressure...Read More - Nurses and Malpractice: Guide to Legal Cases and Claims
Oct 29, 2020
Legal cases against nurses aren’t the most common medical malpractice suits, but nursing lawsuit cases are pursued in the courts when a nurse’s negligence leads to the injury of a patient. When you or a loved one seeks medical help, you have the right to expect competent and professional healthcare services that meet the standards set forth by law and common practice. When that standard isn’t met, injuries can occur, costing the victim additional recovery time,...Read More - The 7 Most Common Medical Errors Explained
Aug 6, 2020
Medical errors can cost you your health, additional medical expenses, and even your life. We trust the health care practitioners and facilities we use to help us feel better, and a preventable medical mistake is a violation of that trust. From shaking your faith in the system to damaging the health of you or a loved one, the fall out from a medical error is life-changing. With help from an experienced medical malpractice attorney, you...Read More - Complete Guide to Medical Negligence Claims
Jul 27, 2020
Medical negligence claims and compensation can help with medical bills, recovery, and to ease the burden of pain and suffering/ Fighting for your rights after you’ve been injured can seem like an insurmountable challenge, but armed with the right information and the help of an experienced medical negligence lawyer, you can get the compensation you deserve. What is Medical Negligence? Medical negligence is the reasoning or lack of care behind them that may qualify. In short, negligence...Read More - Common Questions Regarding Birth Injuries
Sep 30, 2019
A birth injury is trauma that a baby endures before, during or shortly after childbirth. Birthing injuries range in severity and can improve over time or result in lifelong disabilities. If a birthing injury was due to a medical professional’s negligence, a medical malpractice lawsuit could be filed to recover financial damages for current and future medical expenses. The purpose of a birth injury settlement is to provide the injured child’s family with the financial...Read More - What is Foot Drop?
Sep 30, 2019
Foot drop is the inability to lift the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles. Foot drop can lead to difficulty walking which can result in lifting the knees higher or swinging the leg from side to side to avoid toes dragging on the floor. Foot drop is not categorized as a disease, but rather an indicator of a neurological, muscular or anatomical issue. Causes of Foot Drop Foot drop can...Read More - What is Caput Succedaneum and Cephalohematoma?
Sep 30, 2019
Caput succedaneum and cephalohematoma are both acute trauma injuries that occur to an infant’s head typically during the birthing process. Both of these conditions require a healthcare professional’s post-birth checkups and extended observation to ensure a larger issue hasn’t occurred. An infant is at a higher risk of developing caput succedaneum or cephalohematoma if there were medical devices used for extraction such as vacuums or forceps. Additionally, both are caused by extensive pressure on the...Read More - Prenatal Care Malpractice: Causes of Prenatal Injuries and How to Prove Malpractice
Sep 30, 2019
The prenatal stage of pregnancy is when the fetus is in the developing stage in the mother’s womb. During a pregnancy, frequent visits to the doctor are routine to ensure the mother and baby’s safety. As the mother gets closer to labor, the frequency of the doctor visits will increase. If any abnormalities in the mother or baby are discovered, the healthcare professional will need to treat the mother properly and efficiently to protect the...Read More - How Long Do You Have to File a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
Sep 30, 2019
A birth injury is an injury to an infant that takes place during pregnancy, delivery or shortly after birth. In the United States, 7 out of 1,000 babies endure birth injuries. Birthing injuries can range from broken bones, injury to nerves and brain damage. The most common brain injury to occur during birth is due to oxygen deprivation. Contact a birth injury lawyer in Philadelphia at Anapol Weiss today for a free consultation. Statute of Limitations If...Read More - What Can Cause Cerebral Palsy at Birth?
Sep 30, 2019
Each year in the United States over 10,000 babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a congenial disorder that affects one’s motor skills and is due to abnormal brain development. Birthing injuries that can lead to cerebral palsy take place during pregnancy, labor and delivery if there is damage to an infant’s brain. A birth injury is an injury to an infant that takes place before, during or shortly after birth. According to...Read More