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What is Erb’s palsy?
The majority of babies in Connecticut are born with no surprise defects or birth injury. After all, it is the doctor’s responsibility to catch these issues and, if possible, prevent them. Yet, complications during pregnancy or birth could lead to long-term consequences. One such injury is Erb’s palsy. Erb’s palsy stems from damage to the…
The Dangers Of A Missed Preeclampsia Diagnosis
Preeclampsia is a condition that can occur during pregnancy. It is a very serious condition, and if left diagnosed, can put both you and your baby at risk. If a doctor failed to diagnose preeclampsia and either you or your baby is harmed as a result, you might have a medical malpractice claim. When Does…
What Laws Surround Medical Malpractice In Connecticut?
Medical malpractice is a serious issue in Connecticut that affects many patients a year. Yet filing a claim against a negligent doctor in order to receive compensation can be tricky. These laws are extremely complicated, but understanding the basics is important. Key Factors of Medical Malpractice in Connecticut First, you should know how long you…
When Doctors Make Errors, We Can Help
Going to the doctor or the hospital should be one of the safest things you do. You are surrounded by medical professionals who spent years in school and in training to make sure they can treat you well. Yet, mistakes happen. But you should not have to pay for them. The Lasting Impact of Medical…
Who Is Held Responsible In A Hospital Negligence Suit?
When mistakes are made in a hospital or other medical environment, the results can be devastating for the patient, even deadly. Errors can happen anywhere along the line, from doctors to anesthesiologists, nurses to pharmaceutical companies and anyone else involved in the process. Generally for a New Haven medical malpractice lawsuit you must be able…
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…