When malpractice results in birth injury
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 constitutes medical malpractice when a child suffers a birth injury. The family may have a legal claim […]
Read MoreDangers of genetic testing
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 13-year-old boy died suddenly from heart failure that was not explained […]
Read MoreProving the cause of a birth injury in Missouri
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 compensation for medical care for your child. Before […]
Read MoreTips for patients to guard against medical mistakes
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 need of treatment. Avoiding medical care […]
Read MoreWhen to seek a second medical opinion
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 errors do happen. Therefore, there are several instances in which it might […]
Read MoreHow do birth injuries happen?
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 should not even be a risk, yet they are due to […]
Read MoreIs cerebral palsy related to a birth injury?
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 more about the disorder today. Although there is no […]
Read MoreChildhood cancer and misdiagnosis
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 cancer end up dying from the disease. While cancer itself can […]
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