Sepsis and Medical Malpractice
May 05, 2011
Sepsis is
an infection that has spread from a localized site, such as a bladder or upper
respiratory infection, to the blood, affecting the body as a whole.Sepsis
is a medical emergency, and can be ...
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Surviving Sepsis
May 05, 2011
About one in every 100 people each year will experience a serious
bloodstream infection, and often times, antibiotics aren't enough to treat these infections. Despite the ample evidence demonstrating...
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Court Approval of Minor's Personal Injury Settlement: Important Questions to Ask Your Attorney
Apr 20, 2011
Court
approval is sometimes required when the personal injury (including injuries
caused by medical malpractice) claim of a minor is settled in Colorado. The
process of obtaining court approval of a...
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6 Medical Mistakes that Can Lead to Kernicterus (Brain Damage) Injuries in Newborns
Apr 20, 2011
Bilirubin is created when red blood cells, which have a lifespan of approximately 45-50
days in newborns, die. Red blood cells can die sooner than 45-50 days old as a
result of trauma, certain bloo...
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Atrial Fibrillation and Medical Malpractice Claims
Apr 20, 2011
By Jennifer L. Keel
Atrial fibrillation (also called afib or af), is the most common
cardiac rhythm disturbancerequiring medical therapy, and is a frequent
cause of hospitalization. Current estima...
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Ex Parte Communication between Medical Malpractice Defendants and Plaintiff’s Treating Providers
Apr 19, 2011
No
defendant is liable in tort for harm to a plaintiff absent a duty owed to the
plaintiff. That duty may arise from any of a number of relationships between
the parties, including, as discussed her...
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Good Lawyers Changing Lives
Apr 19, 2011
Experience matters. If you need a lawyer, few things are more important than choosing someone who can ensure your case is handled properly....
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