A brain shunt is used to remove a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid on the brain. When excess fluid develops, it increases the pressure inside the skull and can damage the brain. Symptoms of increased fluid on the brain include a headache, vomiting, and seizures. Eventually, brain damage and death can occur. Thousands of people… Read More
Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries from Construction Falls
According to the Center for Construction Research and Training, falls are the most common cause of fatalities on construction sites. Even when a fall is not fatal, it can lead to a severe head or spinal injury, often resulting in permanent disability, extensive medical bills, lost wages, physical pain and emotional suffering. Facts on Construction Falls… Read More
Hypoxic Brain Injury Leading to Cerebral Palsy
Most expectant parents eagerly await the birth of their baby. Although most babies are born healthy, a small percentage suffer permanent damage, such as cerebral palsy, due to complications from an injury at birth. What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition, which may be caused by brain damage during pregnancy, delivery or… Read More
New Study: Post-Concussion Syndrome Can Be Permanent
The leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States is motor vehicle accidents and falls — and that is consistent with our experience representing clients who have suffered a TBI. Severe traumatic brain injuries involving hemmorhage (bleeding) or encephalopathy can cause catastrophic, permanent injury or death. What about less obvious forms of… Read More
Lifetime Effects of TBI
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of injury to the brain, which is usually due to a sudden jolt or a blow to the head. Common causes include falls, assaults and motor vehicle accidents. Symptoms of a TBI can vary in severity from mild to life-threatening. But even after the initial symptoms are… Read More
Spinal Cord Injury During Spinal Surgery
Spinal Cord Surgery Risks All surgical procedures have risks of complications. Patients who have spinal cord surgery should be aware that there is a risk of severe complications that sometimes are unavoidable. However, some complications associated with lifelong pain or disability can occur as the result of negligence or malpractice by the surgeon or the… Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Due to Negligence
We often represent adults and children who have sustained severe head trauma — in motor vehicle accidents, falls, and other scenarios — resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Simply put, TBI is an injury to the brain that occurs after some form of trauma. Classifications of Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries are often classified… Read More
Fetal Distress and Hypoxemia: Behind What Obstetricians and Hospitals Aren’t Saying
Giving birth is supposed to be a joyous occasion, marked by cigars, balloons and well wishes. What if your birth does not go as planned. If your baby comes out with low Apgar scores, an ominous sign or, develops signs of Cerebral Palsy or hypoxic brain injury. Fetal Heart Rate Monitors Fetal heart rate monitoring… Read More
Medical Malpractice: The View From the Other Side
Doctors no doubt worry about lawsuits and may fear they will fall victim to a “frivolous” or trivial claim. However, a good malpractice attorney will not waste time if there is no evidence of negligence, which resulted in severe injury or death to the patient. Such cases are simply too expensive and difficult to pursue without… Read More
Opiate Painkillers and Neural Tube Birth Defects
In October of last year, the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology published the results of a study that was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This study showed that the possibility of a fetal neural tube defect doubled with the consumption of opiate pain medications in early pregnancy, specifically in the first thirty… Read More
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