Medical Malpractice
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 24, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice damage caps explained
In response to rising medical insurance premiums, many states passed medical malpractice “caps.” You are still entitled to compensatory damages for your injuries, however, what you can recover and for what is capped. The largest share of these damages was for pain and suffering and is the first place most states limited malpractice liability. This… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | October 25, 2016 | Brain Injury
Basic facts about traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Most people do not realize it, but serious brain injuries can be a result of automobile collisions even when the impact is fairly low-speed. Occasionally, they can even happen when passengers are otherwise uninjured if other factors like whiplash are at play. This is because traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can stem from a variety… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | September 21, 2016 | Brain Injury
Study finds that Zika could affect adult brain cells
Most news stories focus on the fact that Zika can cause birth defects if an infected mosquito bites a woman who is pregnant. But researchers from Rockefeller University found that the Zika virus might also affect adult human brain cells. Unfortunately, there is not yet a cure for Zika however this post can discuss the potential health… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | September 14, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Common questions associated with surgical errors
Some errors are obvious, like forgetting objects inside of patients. Some mistakes are difficult to detect, as the case of one woman who lived with a sponge in her body for four years. This post will address the various injuries that questions that arise during surgical errors. Whenever a person suffers an injury that is… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | August 24, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Do lawsuits drive up the costs of healthcare?
A common argument with politicians seeking “tort reform” is to say that doctors practice defensive medicine. Tort reform is a series of laws designed to overhaul medical malpractice litigation. The idea is to reduce your ability to recover just compensation for your injuries while partially shielding doctors and hospitals from correcting preventable errors. Defensive medicine occurs when… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | July 24, 2016 | Brain Injury
Former wrestlers sue WWE for brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries were the buzzword for all manner of neurological injuries associated with football, soccer, and cheerleading. But one sport went largely under the radar regarding traumatic brain injury investigations ? wrestling. More than 50 former wrestlers sued the WWE arguing that the WWE knew about the potential for brain injury and withheld information… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | July 10, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice suits require careful consideration
Putting your life in another person’s hands takes a tremendous amount of trust. These feelings of loss and confusion can be overwhelming but it is important that you clearly think through any decision you choose. You don’t want to make any rash choices. Here are six things to consider before filing a lawsuit. First, how… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | June 12, 2016 | Brain Injury
Cheerleading and its connection to brain injuries
When one thinks of brain injuries, they think about football, boxing and martial arts ? not cheerleading. Unfortunately, a study that was published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that cheerleaders are among the most likely to underreport a brain injury. Underreporting brain injuries is serious because it could lead to further long-term damage. This… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | May 31, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Study Finds High Medication Error Rates in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are meant to be a place where you can put your loved one to be safe. You were probably given a wonderful pitch that included a professional staff, nice rooms and the latest technology ? all designed to care for your parent or grandparent. Unfortunately, a study published in the Journal of American Medical Information… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | April 3, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
What defenses might doctors use in malpractice cases? Pt. 1
As discussed in a prior article, hospitals and doctors enjoy certain defenses in medical malpractice lawsuits. Most of these defenses center on the nature of medical malpractice cases. This article will continue that discussion on the remaining major defenses. Some states have “Good Samaritan” laws. These laws basically shield individuals from liability when they try… read more