Monthly Archives: December 2013
Auto Accident Compensation
If you have been in an auto accident that was not your fault, you are likely aware of the drastic physical, mental and financial consequences an auto accident can cause. Auto accident losses can also extend to your car and other personal property. The damages you incur may continue long after the date of the… Read More »
Newborn Asphyxiation Injury
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition caused by an asphyxiation event before or during birth. When a newborn receives an insufficient supply of oxygen during delivery, HIE can occur. HIE can result in neurological damage or damage to other organs. Newborns affected by HIE can suffer brain, heart, kidney or liver damage, impaired breathing, and… Read More »
When Lasik Surgery Goes Wrong
Lasik eye surgery, also known as laser eye surgery, is a popular vision correction procedure in the United States and around the world. The eye is a very delicate surgical site, and vision is a vital part of our everyday lives. Although laser eye surgery is typically successful in correcting poor vision, errors made during… Read More »
Types of Motorcycle Accident Injuries
If you are a motorcyclist, you are likely aware of the special dangers that come with motorcycling on roads filled with cars, buses and trucks. Many drivers are unaware of motorcyclists on the road. When making a U-turn, turning at an intersection or simply changing lanes, many drivers fail to notice motorcyclists on the road… Read More »
Infections at Birth
Infections in newborns can be very dangerous, and in some cases, even fatal. If left undiagnosed and untreated, a newborn’s infection can adversely affect the baby’s growth and neurological, cardiac, respiratory and sensory development. One type of infection that can be very harmful to newborns is bacterial meningitis. This type of meningitis is caused by… Read More »
When Anesthesia Errors Cause Injury
Prior to undergoing surgery, we often worry that surgical errors could result in serious injury or death. However, errors in anesthesia administration can often be far more serious and permanent than many surgical errors. When administering anesthesia, it is important for the anesthesiologist and nurses to follow standard medical procedures and guidelines. Even the smallest… Read More »
Defective Auto Parts: When the Fault Is in Your Vehicle
A Philadelphia jury recently returned a verdict of $15 million in an automobile products liability case against Central City Toyota. The lawsuit alleged that the plaintiff, a physician, was injured when the ball joint of a rented vehicle she was driving failed, causing the vehicle to roll over and fall down a ravine. Defects in… Read More »
When a Spoonful of Medicine Can Turn into a Whole Lot of Harm
Police are investigating whether a Pennsylvania nurse mistakenly gave a baby a drug that was intended for the baby’s mother last August. The baby apparently received a pain medication intended for the mother when the nurse put the medication in the wrong intravenous line. The baby developed breathing problems as a result. While police normally… Read More »
Understanding the Difference Between Contributory and Comparative Negligence
In a car or trucking accident, contributory and comparative negligence are defenses that can sometimes be used to determine the degree of fault each driver has for the accident. They also affect how much financial responsibility each driver has for injuries resulting from the accident. In an automobile or trucking accident lawsuit, the injured party… Read More »