Injuries that occur during the labor and delivery process or just after childbirth can cause serious long-term disabilities. While some injuries are minor, others result in physical and cognitive health issues. Sometimes, negligence by a health care provider...
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Proving the cause of a birth injury in Missouri
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Oct 4, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
You want to protect your child from all harm, but that is not always possible. If your child has suffered a birth injury due to a medical provider's negligence, you may have grounds for a successful legal claim to hold the responsible party accountable and to obtain...
Should you get a second medical opinion?
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Sep 21, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
When you go to the doctor, you rely on his or her medical expertise to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the right treatment, and most patients don't feel comfortable second-guessing a physician.Unfortunately, medical mistakes do happen, and they happen more...
Tips for patients to guard against medical mistakes
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | May 9, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
St. Louis is home to some of the best doctors and medical professionals in the country. But with new cases of medical negligence and malpractice reported every day, it is not surprising that you are not too thrilled about going to your doctor when you are ill and in...
When to seek a second medical opinion
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Mar 16, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
When you visit the doctor, you probably assume that he or she is giving you accurate information, and most of the time, you are probably right. Even highly trained physicians are not completely immune to human error, however, and misdiagnoses and related medical...
How do birth injuries happen?
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Feb 15, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement, but it unfortunately also carries some risks. One of them is your child becoming permanently injured during birth due to negligence and mistakes on the part of your medical team. These injuries are completely preventable and...
Is cerebral palsy related to a birth injury?
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Feb 6, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects muscle movement and motor skills. The brain develops abnormally or is damaged during birth. It used to be thought that CP was caused when the brain did not get enough oxygen during the birth process, but scientists know much...
Dangers of genetic testing
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Nov 14, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Missouri residents may wonder if they should get genetic testing done to find out if they have certain diseases. One problem with genetic testing is that like other diagnoses, it can be inaccurate.In one case described in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, a...
Childhood cancer and misdiagnosis
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Oct 17, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Many Missouri residents do not know how big the problem of childhood cancer is. Around 43 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each day, and 40,000 children undergo cancer treatment every year. Twelve percent of the children that are treated for...
Reporting elder abuse
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Sep 22, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Missouri residents who have made the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home have many options if they suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation. The severity of the situation and the local resources that are available dictate the plan of action to...
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