The Right Expert Witness in a Tennessee Car Accident can be the Difference between Winning and Losing
Whether it is a complicated high-speed collision or a low speed car accident, you may suffer serious personal injuries that will impact your life for years to come. Yet, in almost every car accident there could be factors that complicate your recovery which are not readily obvious to the untrained eye. Sometimes the evidence is…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I am Hit by a Car in Tennessee? Memphis Car Accident Attorney Explains your Rights
Walking is a healthy, cheap, and environmentally friendly means of transportation. However it can also be dangerous since pedestrians share the road with automobiles. Increasing the risk of being involved in a Tennessee pedestrian collision is walking at sunrise or sunset when the sun is angled in a driver’s eyes, at night when it is…
Read MoreRisk Factors for Birth Injuries in Tennessee Childbirth
We always want our pregnancies to go smoothly and end in a trouble-free delivery. Most of the time, this is exactly what happens. But nothing in life is completely safe, and sometimes Tennessee deliveries result in birth injuries . In just about every case, the baby, even when injured, will recover quickly and won’t suffer…
Read MoreKnow Your Rights If Your Child Has Suffered a Birth Injury In Memphis
A childbirth injury can be extremely frightening, turning what is supposed to be one of the most precious events of your life into a nightmare. Depending on the baby’s condition due to the injury, the doctors may whisk your baby away for treatment before you even get to hold him or her. In some circumstances,…
Read MoreMemphis Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorneys Understand Your Pain
It should have been the happiest moment of your life. Instead, it’s the most tragic. If your child is the victim of a birth injury, it’s important to understand that everyone suffers. Not only will your child be unable to live the life you wanted for him or her, but you will be faced with…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that present during infancy or very early childhood. Cerebral palsy is caused by an injury or abnormality to the cerebrum (frontal portion of the brain) while the brain is still in the developmental stage. Most often the brain injury occurs during pregnancy, labor…
Read MoreA Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Overview for Tennessee Parents
A brachial plexus birth injury can cause pain, anxiety and financial hardship for new parents. When this injury happens to your baby, suddenly you are forced to face the fact that he or she may be permanently disabled. But, it is important to stay calm and to educate yourself as you head into the weeks…
Read MoreWhen the Unthinkable Happens: an Erb’s Palsy Overview
Bringing home a new baby is one of the most blessed events in parents’ lives. No matter what, there is joy. However, when a birth injury like Erb’s palsy has occurred, your joy is tempered with worry and many unanswered questions. What is Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy is a form of brachial plexus birth injury.…
Read MoreEye-Opening Look at Excessive Force and Tennessee Birth Injuries
There is no greater joy than the birth of a new baby. And there is no greater fear than when something goes wrong during the birthing process. Certainly there is nothing more upsetting than knowing a Tennessee birth injury could have been avoided. One cause of birth injuries, particularly a brachial plexus injury, is the…
Read MoreWere You or Your Baby Harmed by a Tennessee Forceps Delivery?
We all wish for a quick, efficient, uncomplicated delivery on that special day our new babies enter the world. And most of the time, this is exactly what happens; proud parents and relatives quickly spread the word about the weight and length of the child. In a day or two mother and baby are home…
Read MoreVaginal Birth After Cesarean (“VBAC”) Presents a Greater Risk of Uterine Rupture
Most doctors agree that a vaginal birth after cesarean (“VBAC”) can be a reasonably safe option for pregnant mothers, depending on the existence of other known risk factors. The most serious risk for mothers undergoing a VBAC is uterine rupture. A uterine rupture occurs when the mother’s uterus splits open and the baby is extruded…
Read MoreHas Your Child Been Injured by the Negligence of a Tennessee Labor and Delivery Nurse?
There is a common saying in medicine: nurses are the eyes and ears of the doctor. Perhaps in no other field of medicine is nurse communication more important than in labor and delivery. The labor and delivery nurses are charged with the responsibility of carefully monitoring the progress of labor and reporting any serious potential…
Read MoreWhat Are the Time Limits for Filing a Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Calculating the statute of limitations for a Tennessee medical malpractice case can be very complicated, depending on the nature of the injury, injured party, and other factors. There are also procedural hurdles that must be followed before a lawsuit can be filed. For anyone who suspects they were injured by malpractice, the best practice is…
Read MoreCan I File a Case Against the Anesthesiologist in Memphis?
Anesthesia is a wonderful tool that allows medical professionals to perform life-saving and life-enhancing procedures that would otherwise be impossible. However, use of anesthesia requires constant monitoring, as well as clear communication with the surgical team and a thorough review of the patient’s medical history in order to avoid dangerous drug-related errors. When these errors…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Medical Malpractice in Memphis
When it comes to your surgeon or doctor, a malpractice lawsuit can be appropriate if he or she has been negligent in your care and that negligence results in injury. Medical negligence claims help patients and their families receive compensation for medical, physical, financial and emotional damages caused by a doctor’s error. Through our wealth…
Read MoreExperienced Memphis Medical Malpractice Attorneys You Can Trust
When you or a loved one go to the doctor or hospital, you expect to get well. You never expect to be seriously injured, get an infection, or worse, die, due to a mistake made by a medical professional. When medical malpractice is involved, catastrophic injuries do happen, the physical, financial and emotional damage can…
Read MoreCompensation for Tennessee Medical Malpractice Victims
If you are the victim of medical malpractice, you are entitled to be compensated for both economic losses and non-economic losses. Your chances of recovering money depend on the unique facts of each case and may also depend on whether you hire an experienced Tennessee medical malpractice trial attorney. Keep in mind that compensation almost…
Read MoreWhat You Must Prove in a Tennessee Medical Malpractice Claim
When things go wrong in a Tennessee doctor’s office, hospital, or other medical facility, the harm can be temporary and inconvenient. But sadly, many medical mistakes can be life threatening or worse. If this has happened to you, the future can look pretty scary. As Memphis medical malpractice lawyers, we see lots of people like…
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of Sepsis: Diagnosing Sepsis Before It’s Too Late
Many people want to know what is sepsis and how do you get. Sepsis is caused by a severe infection that has spread to a person’s blood stream. When a person begins to exhibit the signs and symptoms associated with sepsis, the patient’s condition is serious and will usually require treatment in an intensive care…
Read MoreWhen Tennessee Surgical Mistakes Happen: Protect Yourself
You have heard the horror stories – medical instruments and sponges being left inside a patient during surgery, and operations on the wrong body part, the wrong side of the body or even the wrong patient. In some cases, the post-op care is neglected and serious infection results. And while these medical mistakes are rare,…
Read MoreWhen Anesthesia Harms People: Tennessee Medical Malpractice
No one wants to undergo surgery, but sometimes there is no way around it. So, we go into the operating room expecting that everything will go well. But sometimes, medical mistakes are made and great pain and suffering can be the result. Anesthesia complications are one type of medical mishap that can end in injury…
Read MoreBrain Aneurysm Misdiagnosis: Signs and Symptoms Often Overlooked
Emergency departments exist for one primary reason: to protect those who are seriously ill and who are at risk of dying. When you visit the emergency room in Tennessee, you have the right to expect that the doctor will recognize common signs and symptoms and treat you appropriately. Unfortunately people are misdiagnosed every day. Common…
Read MoreMost Tennessee Hospital-Acquired Infections Could Be Avoided
There isn’t a single one of us who cannot appreciate the constant advances in United States hospital care. Thanks to ongoing research and technology, many diseases and injuries that would have resulted in death 50 years ago are being successfully treated. However, there is one frightening prospect when we enter the hospital that has nothing…
Read MoreSeven Medical Mistakes That Could Put Your Life at Risk
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least 100,000 people die each year from medical mistakes made by doctors. Our Memphis medical malpractice lawyers list seven medical mistakes commonly made by Tennessee physicians that could potentially put your life at risk. Failure to take patient history: Before prescribing a treatment plan,…
Read MoreSpongy Surgery Surprises: What Is a Gossypiboma?
A recent study has estimated that U.S. doctors make more than 4,000 surgical errors each year. More than half of these errors involve an object that is left in the body. Most of the time, these objects are sponges. Indeed, sponges are left in the body often enough that the injuries resulting from this type…
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