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Get the Facts Behind Medical Malpractice Resulting in Wrongful Death
Medical professionals are specially trained to keep people alive—that’s why it’s especially shocking when a loved one dies as a direct result of medical care. Though a doctor’s job is far from easy, doctors are held to a certain standard of performance. When a violation of this standard results in death, the victim’s family is entitled to compensation. Here’s a brief overview of medical malpractice resulting in wrongful death:
Can I Still Recover Damages if I Signed a Consent Form?
Surgeries are performed on thousands of patients across the country every day. While many of these surgeries are successful, enabling the patient to live a more comfortable, productive life, there are times when the doctors and nurses in charge of these operations go outside of the accepted and appropriate methods and procedures for these surgeries, causing pain and suffering to their patients and curtailing their chances of a full recovery. While medical success is rarely guaranteed, going outside the established standards of procedure or beyond the consent given by the patient can cause unnecessary harm and risk to the patient and can give rise to a case of medical malpractice.
During childbirth, a mother trusts her doctor to make sure that the delivery goes as smoothly as possible, as a difficult delivery can have long-lasting effects on a child’s physical and mental health. For instance, Erb’s Palsy is a condition that can cause lifelong nerve damage and decrease arm function.
Birth is the most important moment in a person’s life. Not only is it the beginning, but it’s an extremely delicate process that requires utmost care on the part of the attending medical professionals. If a doctor mishandles a child during the birthing process, that child may end up with a serious condition that plagues him throughout his entire life. Cerebral palsy is one such condition. Here’s a brief look at cerebral palsy and its effects.
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Each year, about 4 million babies are born in the United States. However, 24,000 of them suffer from birth injury. What accounts for birth injury? And how to recognize birth injury? The Rich Firm, PC will explain them to you.