Mesa personal injury attorney,One might consider it ironic to contract an infection during a hospital visit, but it happens far more often than it should in hospitals across the United States. Healthcare-associated infections are infections that were not present at the time of admission to a healthcare facility. While most become evident after 48 hours of hospitalization, a hospital-acquired infection may wait until after the patient is discharged to show its symptoms. 1 in 20 patients contract an infection during their hospital stay, and these infections rank as a top 10 cause of death in the US.
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Hospital-Acquired Infections are More Common than People Think, and More Common than They Should Be
18 May 2012 by admin | hospital infection, medical injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence | No CommentsCerebral Palsy is Especially Unfortunate if Medical Malpractice is to Blame
10 May 2012 by admin | Cerebral Palsy, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Uncategorized | No CommentsCerebral palsy is a condition disrupting the motor skills and postural tone, developing in the first years of a child’s life. This disorder affects 0.002% of newborns, but a higher percentage of premature infants are diagnosed. Cerebral palsy can lead to respiratory problems, irritability, seizures, feeding problems, jitteriness, abnormal motor function, and irregular postural tone.
Patients Falling in Hospitals Causes Widespread Concern
4 May 2012 by admin | Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence | No CommentsThe number one cause of patient injuries at hospitals is falling. Patients who fall in hospitals can be left with serious injury, including traumatic brain injury which can lead to death. A 90-year-old female patient fell at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, hitting her head on the metal sill of a closet. Though she seemed fine at first, complaining only of back pain, she was unresponsive and vomiting 30 minutes later. The patient never regained responsiveness and died before the day was over.
The Warning Signs of Erb’s Palsy
2 May 2012 by admin | Erb's Palsy, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence | No CommentsChildbirth brings with it many potential life-threatening complications, for both the mother and the child. There are times when the birth doesn’t go as intended, and the baby can get stuck in a compromising position inside of the mother’s womb. The child’s shoulders run the risk of getting stuck on the mother’s pelvic bone during delivery, and when this happens, the nerves of the baby’s necks are impaired, causing damage to its spinal cord. This damage can affect future movement and overall function of the fingers, hands, and arms—the damage to the spinal cord in this way is known as Erb’s Palsy. While some children that suffer this fate heal within 6-24 months, 10% will live with life-long injuries.
JACKSONWHITE ATTORNEY JARED EVERTON NAMED 2012 ARIZONA RISING STAR BY SUPER LAWYERS
5 April 2012 by admin | Negligence, Press Release | No CommentsJacksonWhite shareholder, Jared Everton has been named to the Arizona Rising Stars list as a prominent up-and-coming attorney in Arizona for 2012. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Arizona are selected by the Super Lawyers research team to receive this honor annually.
California Attorney Files Claim against LA School District on Behalf of Three Sexually Assaulted Students
6 March 2012 by admin | Negligence, School Injury, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Uncategorized | No CommentsIn early February, California attorney, Lois Carrillo announced that he had filed a claim against the Los Angeles Unified School District on behalf of two girls and one boy that were victims of sexual assault at Miramonte Elementary School in downtown Los Angeles.
Bullying in Schools: When a School Official Fails to Act Appropriately
14 February 2012 by admin | Lack of Supervision, Negligence | No CommentsIn 2005, a sophomore at Hunters Lane High School in Nashville, Tennessee rode the bus home from school and was assaulted by two other students, leaving him with serious physical injuries. The victim, Brandon Wilson, and his parents sued for damages.
Sexual Abuse by Teachers in AZ Schools: Can School Districts be Held Liable?
26 January 2012 by admin | Negligence, Sexual Abuse | No CommentsAs a parent, you should never have to worry about your child’s safety when you drop them off at school in the morning. You should have the right to assume that the people hired to teach your children will always have their best interests in mind. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of teachers working in the United States that use their authority to prey on vulnerable students. Alarmingly, in a 2004 survey, it was reported that 10% of US public school students have felt sexually targeted by a school employee. Sexual assault, abuse, and sexual harassment claims against teachers is said to be 100 times greater than those against Catholic priests, according to several sources.
Sexual Abuse in Arizona Day Cares
23 January 2012 by admin | Lack of Supervision, Negligence | No CommentsHearing stories of sexual abuse in day cares can be upsetting to anyone, but most especially to parents with young children. As a parent, when you enroll a child in a day care facility, you should feel comforted and assured that your child will be kept free from physical and emotional harm. It’s a travesty when a day care fails to uphold their promise to keep your child safe.
Inappropriate Touching Between Children at Day Care Shows Lack of Supervision
19 January 2012 by admin | Lack of Supervision, Negligence | No CommentsWhile it may not be unheard of for children to touch each other inappropriately without bad intentions, it’s when things go too far that parents should rightfully be concerned. On a parenting web forum on city-data.com, a mother posted her concern after her child was involved in an inappropriate touching incident while at daycare.
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