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Drunk driving has been a subject of discussion on this blog on several occasions. In most of the stories highlighted, a drunk driver causes a car ac

While members of the medical community in Philadelphia and across the country have hoped the advent of electronic health records would increase the accuracy of patient data, a university study shows this type of recordkeeping may actually perpetuate mistakes.

Brain Cooling for Newborns with Brain Damage from HIE

Brain cooling is a procedure that helps prevent newborn babies with HIE from getting permanent brain damage.

How Medical Malpractice can Result in Birth Injuries

Medical malpractice birth injuries can happen from a variety of causes including an insufficient supply of oxygen or blood flow to the brain of a baby, trauma, or infection.

Top Ten (10) Jury Verdicts of 2010.

A look at the Top Ten (10) Jury Vericts of 2010 with a synopsis compiled by Lawyers USA.

Emergency C-Sections, VBAC, and Risks to the Baby

A C-Section is often the safest way to deliver a healthy baby when there are serious childbirth complications. This article discusses conditions whereby a C-Section may be necessary.

Snowmobile Law in Michigan

A quick reminder about the basics of snowmobile law. The last few years we haven't had much snow, but this year we have gotten plenty for good riding conditions.

Hypertension and Pregnancy, Gestational Hypertension, PIH, and Preeclampsia

Hypertension during pregnancy is a serious issue that may affect the health of the mother or infant. PIH needs to be monitored and where necessary, treated to prevent preeclampsia from developing.

Anesthesia Injuries and Medical Malpractice

Anesthesia malpractice during a surgical procedure is responsible for injuring or killing thousands of people each year.

Surgical Malpractice Resulting in Surgery Injuries

Surgical injuries, including from a serious operation or a common elective surgical procedure can result in severe injuries or death for a patient who is the victim of medical malpractice.

Doctor Malpractice and Hospital Malpractice

Each year over 225,000 Americans are killed because of medical malpractice and many thousands more are seriously injured as well. This article discusses medical malpractice by doctors and hospitals.

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