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What to Expect During Your Missouri Medical Malpractice Case

Investigating a potential medical malpractice case is much more complicated then you may think. Just because you had an unexpected or bad outcome after a procedure does not necessarily constitute that ...
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How Medical Negligence Can Lead to Birth Injuries

New parents look forward to bringing a new life into this world and wait for the time with high hopes. Holding a child in your arms for the first time is the one of the best experience one can ever ...
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Induced Labor May Prevent Shoulder Dystocia in Newborns

A new study indicates induced labor may be safest for newborns with higher gestational weight. Birth injuries are an unfortunate aspect of childbirth. Every parent looks forward to the birth of a new ...
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Doctors Ordering Unnecessary Tests

Every year thousands of people are injured and many others lose their life due to the negligence of health care professionals. Medical mistakes such as surgical errors, wrong site surgeries, leaving ...
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Was Your Child's Cerebral Palsy Caused by Medical Malpractice?

Cerebral palsy is a serious condition caused by damage to the motor areas of the brain that affect its ability to control movement. Every year, thousands of children are affected by cerebral palsy as ...
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Preventing Medical Errors in Hospitals

In the United States, thousands of patients die every year because of preventable medical errors. It is important to take steps to prevent medical malpractice. Hospitals are using technology to ...
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Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical care giver causes injury in the course of diagnosis or treatment of a patient. Every year, medical malpractice lawsuits are filed in the United States and ...
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Effects of Vacuum Extraction on Your Newborn Baby

Some obstetricians may choose to use a vacuum extractor as a less riskier option than a cesarean section or a prolonged delivery. There is a certain protocol when using such devices to ensure that ...
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The Difference Between a Preventable Birth Injury and a Birth Defect

For the majority of pregnancies and births, expectant parents are blessed with a healthy baby who has a bright future ahead. Unfortunately, there are cases when something goes wrong, and a baby is ...
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Laparoscopic Surgery and Medical Malpractice

Be aware of the complications of laparoscopic surgery, such as problems with the surgical mesh and surgical tacks. Laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique, gives the patient a quicker ...
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The Use of Forceps and Birth Injuries

Unfortunately, complications during childbirth are disturbingly common. Thankfully, medical professionals are well-trained and equipped to manage these complications effectively and in a safe manner. ...
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Can Jaundice Lead to Birth Injury?

Jaundice is a medical condition that affects newborn babies, who have elevated levels of bilirubin in their blood. Bilirubin is produced during the process of replacement of red blood cells inside the ...
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How Umbilical Cord Problems Can Lead to Birth Injury

Umbilical cord problems that are not properly managed can lead to birth injuries and disability. The umbilical cord is attached to the placenta and provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby in the ...
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Failure to Diagnose Jaundice Can Cause Serious Injury

Jaundice is a common condition affecting newborn babies and develops when the baby has unusually high levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a substance produced by the body when it replaces ...
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The Dangers of Bariatric Surgery for Children

The number of obese children has reached an alarming level, not only in the United States, but all over the world. Some parents are opting for bariatric surgery for their kids to help them lose ...
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Missouri Medical Malpractice and Surgical Errors

Having surgery is one of the most vulnerable situations a patient will experience. During the surgery, the patient is normally under anesthesia, which makes the patient completely dependent on the ...
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Medical Malpractice and Oral Cancer

This year, oral cancer will take the lives of over 8,000 persons. A large number of oral cancer cases are diagnosed by doctors and dentists each year. However, it has been observed that although most ...
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Filing a Lawsuit for a Medication Error

In the United States, over 1 million medication errors occur every year, 20 percent of which are life threatening. Thirty percent of the medication errors occur when the drug is prescribed, another 12 ...
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Mistakes in LASIK Eye Surgery that result in Injury Claims

Numerous eye problems can be successfully treated through LASIK eye surgery. However, legal claims can be filed by a patient if something goes wrong. There are some important factors to establish the ...
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