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What Causes Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?
Few things are sadder to read about than babies who were born prematurely or had complications because the mother took hard drugs while she was pregnant. Often, such behaviors from expectant mothers result in a condition called neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome? Essentially, NAS happens when a newborn became addicted to…
Is The Telemedicine Trend Fertile Ground For Medical Malpractice?
When Dr. Phil launches a product or service, you know that it is going to get a lot of publicity, even if just through promotion on his TV show. And he and his son launched Doctor on Demand in 2013. Now insurers and others are jumping on the telemedicine bandwagon, much to the chagrin of…
What Evidence Will Win A Medical Malpractice Case In Connecticut?
“I just got out of the hospital and I feel worse than I did when I was admitted. Should I sue my doctor for medical malpractice?” Everyone wants to feel better after a stay in the hospital. After all, that’s why you sought treatment there, right? But just because your condition didn’t improve, or even…
Epidural Error Costs $4.25 Million
One of the questions that can come up in a personal injury lawsuit is, “What is the ability to live a normal life worth?” A Connecticut jury has recently given one answer, in the form of an award of more than $4 million to a woman who suffered an epidural error during labor. How Did…
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Can Be Financially Devastating
For victims of head injuries that lead to traumatic brain injuries, advances in medical diagnosis and treatment can present a best-and-worst of both worlds reality. These same technological advances mean that your ability to recover fully, or nearly fully, are better than ever. But the costs connected with superior treatment can be crippling financially, even…
Outpatient Clinics: Here To Stay, But How Safe Are They?
Outpatient clinics have become an increasingly popular and relied-upon source of medical treatment for people who do not necessarily need to go to a hospital for treatment, including many kinds of surgeries. The advantages these clinics claim include faster and less expensive treatment than may be available at a hospital, advantages that many patients are…
Convincing A Jury Of Your Injuries Is Key To Prevailing In Court
There is a saying that no act of communication is 100 percent complete. Between what you mean, what you say and what that person understands there are multiple opportunities for your message to become less effective. If you are trying to deliver that message in a noisy environment, then the problem of understanding becomes even…