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Cerebral Palsy is Especially Unfortunate if Medical Malpractice is to Blame

10 May 2012 by jacksonwhite | Cerebral Palsy, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Uncategorized |

Cerebral 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.

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Birth Injuries in Arizona: Can They Be Prevented?

30 March 2012 by jacksonwhite | Medical Malpractice, Uncategorized |

The process of giving birth, aside from the joy of delivering, is painful, stressful, and dangerous for both the mother and the child. Because there are so many instances during birth when the baby’s oxygen flow is limited, the condition known as Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is most common in newborns.

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The Controversy behind the Mogen Clamp

21 March 2012 by jacksonwhite | Circumcision Injury, Medical Malpractice, Uncategorized |

The Mogen clamp is still used frequently to perform circumcisions on infant males in the United States, but the Mogen Circumcision Instruments Company paid so much money in injury settlements that it went out of business in July 2010. The device was invented by Brooklyn rabbi, Harry Bronstein in 1954. During circumcision, the penis is covered by the device, and the circumciser must complete the process blindly. Consequently, the Mogen clamp is a difficult and dangerous tool to work with.

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California Attorney Files Claim against LA School District on Behalf of Three Sexually Assaulted Students

6 March 2012 by jacksonwhite | Negligence, School Injury, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Uncategorized |

In 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.

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EL MIRAGE SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS NOT PROTECTED BY MARICOPA COUNTY

15 December 2011 by jacksonwhite | Uncategorized |

The city of El Mirage specifically had over 30 reported molestation cases which were ignored by the Sheriff’s office. The County’s failure to investigate these individual reports will surely lead to civil liability. These victims have potential legal claims against the County. An El Mirage, Arizona personal injury lawyer can assist in pursuing such legal claims.

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Food poisoning

27 October 2011 by jacksonwhite | Uncategorized |

Should you or a loved one suffer from food poisoning, you should immidiately file a complaint to document the injury.

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How to obtain a settlement after being hurt at a hotel.

19 October 2011 by jacksonwhite | Uncategorized |

Lately, some are finding their hotel rooms infested with bedbugs. Claims are being brought all over the country against hotel chains who know they have an infestation and have failed to take any action to remedy the situation.

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