Was Your Surgery Botched?
We all want to make sure that we look our best at all times. This is why we may choose plastic surgery in order to ensure that we look our best. There may be features on our bodies that we are not proud of, and plastic surgery gives us the ability to shape our bodies… Read more »
Posted in Medical Malpractice, Surgical Errors
Did You Receive a Staph Infection While at the Hospital?
Have you ever received a staph infection at the hospital you visited? A staph infection from a hospital is more common than most people realize. It can happen due to negligence and can be a serious condition that can harm individuals who may be more prone to infections than others. A staph disease is incredibly… Read more »
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Medical Malpractice Errors That Cause Paralysis
One of the most severe and life-altering medical disorders a person may experience is paralysis. Such a medical condition can be draining both financially and emotionally for the patient or even the loved ones. Becoming bedridden is a whole new experience for people who have known good health all their lives. It is challenging enough… Read more »
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What Causes Birth Asphyxia?
Birth asphyxia is the cause of 23% of newborn fatalities worldwide. Every year, up to one million people die due to the illness, characterized by oxygen deprivation and blood flow to the brain during birth. Numerous health issues, many of which might cause misery for the child and hardship for their family, can result from… Read more »
Posted in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice
5 Stages of ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity)
When babies are born prematurely, they are risked developing an eye disease known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This condition occurs when blood vessels in the retina grow abnormally. While ROP can be mild, it can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness if not properly treated. It can have severe consequences when doctors… Read more »
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Medical Malpractice: Loss of Limb Due to Post Surgery Infection
Medical malpractice is something that the Shapiro Law Group in Florida works with regularly. When it comes to Florida medical malpractice law, some situations, like a post-surgery infection, can cause your body to experience the loss of a limb. If you believe that you suffered from this type of malpractice, contact the leading Florida medical… Read more »
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Medical Mistakes that Lead to Amputation (Loss of Limb)
Did you know that about 30,000 cases of traumatic amputations occur in the US annually? This results in an estimated 2 million individuals living with an amputated limb. An amputation surgery dramatically impacts a person’s life, whether to remove a limb or any other severely affected part. The situation worsens if the amputation or loss… Read more »
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Is Retinopathy of Prematurity Permanent?
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a growing medical concern eating into the medical industry. While treatment plans and surgeries are in place to help curb the disease, severe cases where the retina is fully detached remain the real challenge. Around 3.9 million infants are born in the United States yearly. Out of all that number,… Read more »
Posted in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Accidents occur when we do not expect them, and it can be challenging to prevent them. Several causes of spinal cord injuries include car accidents, violence, falls, or even sports injuries. As per the national report, Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports — more than 17,800 cases related to spinal cord injuries happen each year… Read more »
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