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Broken Sternum: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Legal Considerations

November 13, 2024
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A broken sternum is a painful injury that can have serious effects on your health. The sternum is the flat bone at the front of the rib cage that protects...
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How Is Future Medical Handled in a Settlement?

October 16, 2024
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Future medical care plays a tremendous role in personal injury cases where victims require ongoing medical needs or have anticipated medical needs due to their injuries. These expenses are factored...
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Why Are People Filing Ozempic Lawsuits?

October 11, 2024
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Ozempic is a weekly injection intended for type 2 diabetes treatment in adults. Its active ingredient is semaglutide, which mimics GLP-1, a hormone that occurs naturally in the gastrointestinal system. Ozempic is designed...
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Bone Fractures During Birth: Legal Rights for Parents

October 1, 2024
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Bone injuries during birth happen due to the stresses of childbirth and often result in injuries to the clavicle, humerus, skull, or other bones. While many heal without lasting effects,...
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Is Cephalohematoma a Common Birth Injury?

September 30, 2024
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Child delivery can be a complex and challenging process, sometimes resulting in a birth injury like cephalohematoma. This type of birth injury occurs when blood pools between the newborn's skull...
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Are Spinal Cord Injuries Common Birth Injuries?

September 29, 2024
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The spinal cord is a vital bundle of nerves in the spine that transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, controlling movement and sensation. This is the most...
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Is Subconjunctival Hemorrhage A Common Birth Injury?

September 28, 2024
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Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a very common birth injury that appears as bright red patches on the newborn’s eye. It usually occurs naturally due to childbirth pressure and resolves on its...
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Common Birth Injuries: Caput Succedaneum

September 27, 2024
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Caput succedaneum is an edema or swelling of a baby's head and is especially common after a hard delivery. The scalp swells because of the pressure from the uterus or...
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Common Birth Injuries – Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

September 26, 2024
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Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. It is often the result of medical malpractice that occurs during a pregnancy, labor,...
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Common Birth Injuries – Cerebral Palsy

September 25, 2024
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Cerebral palsy is a damaging and difficult condition many children face after medical malpractice. It limits the brain's ability to work properly or a child's ability to control their own...

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