Hospital-Acquired Infections are More Common than People Think, and More Common than They Should Be
Jun 04, 2012
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 i...
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Cerebral Palsy is Especially Unfortunate if Medical Malpractice is to Blame
Jun 04, 2012
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a condition disrupting the motor skills and postural tone, developing in the first years of a childs life. This disorder affects 0.002% of newborns, but a high...
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Patients Falling in Hospitals Causes Widespread Concern
May 09, 2012
The 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...
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The Warning Signs of Erb’s Palsy
May 09, 2012
Childbirth brings with it many potential life-threatening complications, for both the mother and the child. There are times when the birth doesnt go as intended, and the baby can get stuck in a comprom...
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Birth Injuries in Arizona: Can They Be Prevented?
Apr 20, 2012
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 babys ox...
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The Controversy behind the Mogen Clamp
Apr 20, 2012
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 w...
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California Attorney Files against LA School District on Behalf of Three Sexually Assaulted Students
Mar 06, 2012
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 ...
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Sexual Relationships between Female Teachers and Male Students in Arizona
Mar 06, 2012
When female teachers engage in sexual relations with their students, it is much less likely that the student will report the affair than if the genders of the student and the teacher were reversed. Thi...
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If Students File Claims against School Officials, they are Legally Protected from Retaliation
Mar 06, 2012
It is traumatic enough when a student suffers a situation, such as sexual assault, that causes them to file a claim against their school. Even more unfortunate is when their claim causes retaliation fr...
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Title VI Should Keep School Kids Safe from Discrimination, if School Officials Act Accordingly
Mar 06, 2012
Despite the efforts of many, our nation is still affected by discrimination. While that is a sad fact that you or I may not be able to control, we should be able to send our children to school with the...
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