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An experienced attorney who specializes in obstetric negligence cases can help you determine whether your child was injured as a result of medical malpractice during labor and delivery.

If you suspect a missed or late diagnosis of cancer, stroke, or other medical condition played a role in the disability or death of a family member, our medical malpractice lawyers can assist you.

A recent study examined why emergency room errors occur. Before you visit a physician, you likely do some research to assess whether he or she is a competent practitioner. However, if you require emergency medical treatment, you do not have this luxury. Unfortunately, emergency rooms are not immune from medical errors. When this occurs, you…

Data shows most kids not screened for developmental delays Early detection is often key when it comes to minimizing the long-term negative impact of a serious medical condition, especially among children. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most kids are not getting the screenings they need to detect developmental delays.…

This summer, Senators Barbara Mikulski and Lisa Murkowski passed a resolution designating June 2012 as “National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month.” The virus, CMV, is a common cause of birth defects in the United States. Approximately one percent of babies suffer from congenital CMV, which equates to approximately 40,000 babies born with the virus each year.…

Last month, a panel of medical experts recommended that routine ovarian cancer screenings be discouraged. They cited a study which found that the screening did not do anything to save the lives of women diagnosed with this disease. The study also found that ovarian cancer screenings could actually do more harm than good, often leading…

A new partnership between hospitals, clinics, the federal government, and independent health organizations has some ambitious goals for improving the nation’s healthcare system. The Partnership for Patients initiative aims to avert 60,000 patient deaths due to hospital-acquired conditions or medical errors within three years. Additionally, the program strives to reduce unnecessary return visits to hospitals…