Legal Articles, Malpractice

Intrauterine Growth Retardation - IUGR

IUGR is a term used to describe an infant whose birth weight is at the bottom 10th percentile for his or her age.

What Are Florida Motorists' Rights To Compensation?

A recent article in the Bradenton Herald told of a three vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. 41 in Bradenton, Florida on Thursday evening leaving two people injured.

Birth Asphyxia and Intrauterine Hypoxia Resulting in Birth Injuries

Birth asphyxia happens when a baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or following birth. This can lead to serious brain damage or death to the baby.

Ryan Widmer Found Guilty in Warren County Bath Tub Case

Warren County Attorney Gabe Moorman Discusses the conviction of the bath tub murderer, Ryan Widmer, in February of 2011.

Officer Hit and Killed in Warren County, Ohio

Discussion of the death of Warren County Officer and charges filed against the driver, Marcus Israel

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.

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