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Common Birth Injuries – Brachial Plexus

September 24, 2024
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Brachial plexus injuries can be highly traumatic and leave a lasting mark on a child's life. Often caused by medical negligence, injuries to a child's shoulder nerves can lead to...
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What Are Common C-Section Injuries?

September 23, 2024
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A cesarean delivery, called a C-section, is an important and often life-saving surgical intervention. Its job is to safely deliver a difficult pregnancy, although the procedure is often done voluntarily...
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Maternal Risk Factors That Increase the Risk of Birth Injury

September 22, 2024
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Any physical injury that the baby suffers during labor and delivery is called a birth injury. These injuries can vary widely in severity and duration, with some causing temporary discomfort...
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Fetal Risk Factors That Increase the Risk of Birth Injury

September 21, 2024
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A birth injury is any harm that an infant experiences during the birthing process, and it can range from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. Birth is an inherently risky process,...
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What Is a Birth Injury Indemnity Fund?

September 20, 2024
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Dealing with a birth injury is difficult and stressful. Seeing a child suffer can put a great deal of hardship on a family, both emotionally and financially. When a doctor...
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Mental Health Disorders Among Oil and Gas Workers

September 16, 2024
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Mental health in the oil and gas industry is an increasing concern. As mental health becomes better understood across all industries, oilfield and drilling platform workers learn more about their...

Spinal Injury Rehabilitation: How Long Does It Take?

September 3, 2024
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Rehabilitation times for a spinal injury vary widely because every individual is unique, and every spinal injury is different. However, rehabilitation time for spinal cord injury usually lasts 12—18 months....
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Is Amputation or Loss of Limb Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

September 2, 2024
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Losing a limb is a life-altering event that can change the way victims approach their daily activities and even impede them from working. This is why it is considered a...
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Can a Cochlear Implant Restore Hearing to Accident Victims?

September 1, 2024
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Accidents happen every day in Louisiana, with data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) indicating 1,673 serious injuries were sustained on the state's roadways in 2021. From motor vehicle accidents...
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Is Deafness Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

August 30, 2024
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Sensory loss like deafness after an accident is a catastrophic injury with lifelong repercussions. A victim of such injury faces a drastic change in their lifestyle, affecting aspects like work,...

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