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Kernicterus and Severe Jaundice. How Medical Malpractice may be Responsible

Kernicterus is a rare form of brain damage that is caused by severe jaundice resulting from high levels of bilirubin that is not treated. Kernicterus can be prevented; unfortunately, because of medical malpractice, some babies will develop this disorder.

Choosing The Estate Plan You Want Or The Estate Plan You Need

There comes a time when you must decide what your estate plan will ultimately look like. Plans for your estate come an many different forms, but one key distinction to make between choices is the plan you want versus the plan you need. The plan that you want may not always be the plan that you need.

Speeding Tickets in Georgia

Overview of speeding tickets in Georgia

How to avoid loss of driver's license pending dui tria

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Family Members' Signatures

The ECOA 15 U.S.C. 1691 makes it unlawful for any creditor to discriminate in any credit transaction on the basis of marital status.

Receivership in Commercial Foreclosure in Illinois

There is a strong presumption in favor of the mortgagee seeking to appoint a receiver in commercial foreclosure cases. The mortgagor's burden of demonstrating "good cause" as to why a receiver should not be appointed is rather difficult to overcome.

Birth Injuries and Birth Defects from a High Risk Pregnancy

Even though an expected mother may be at a high risk pregnancy category, this does not excuse a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional from medical malpractice. This article discussed various types of high risk pregnancies.

Second DUI Penalties in California

Second DUI in California is defined as: • Driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol count of 0.08% or higher • Committing the offense for the second time within the space of ten years The penalty for a second DUI varies depending on the circumstances of the case.

Surprises Are a Bad Thing For An Estate Plan

Everyone likes a good surprise from time to time. There are some situations where a surprise can be welcome. An estate plan is not one of these situations. A surprise in an estate plan can lead to difficulties and difficulties can cost your estate money.

Birth Injuries Resulting from Medical Malpractice

A birth injury or birth defect may occur because of medical malpractice. This article discusses several types of birth injuries that may result from medical negligence.

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