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Placental Abruption: An Obstetrical Emergency
Placental abruption is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the baby is delivered. Because the placenta provides the fetus with oxygen and nutrients, a significant separation can compromise the baby’s oxygen supply while also causing potentially severe maternal bleeding. Abruption can therefore become an emergency… Read More
When Delayed C-Sections Lead to Preventable Birth Injuries
A cesarean section can be a critical intervention when complications make vaginal delivery unsafe for the mother or baby. In some situations, physicians may have time to carefully plan a C-section. In others, an emergency develops during labor, and the medical team must act quickly. When warning signs indicate that a baby may be… Read More
Who Is Liable in a Company Vehicle Accident?
A car accident involving a company vehicle can raise liability questions that do not arise in an ordinary two-car collision. When an employee is driving for work, the driver’s employer may be responsible for injuries caused by the employee’s negligence. Depending on the circumstances, there may also be questions involving the vehicle owner, a… Read More
When Does a Broken Bone Become a Catastrophic Injury?
Many people assume a broken bone is an injury that will result in a full recovery, given time. Many fractures do heal with immobilization and physical therapy, or sometimes a surgical procedure. But some fractures are far more serious. A complex fracture can damage surrounding nerves, blood vessels, muscles, or joints. Complications such as… Read More
Fatal DUI Accidents and Civil Wrongful Death Claims
A fatal DUI accident can result in two very different legal proceedings. The driver who caused the collision may face a criminal prosecution brought by the government, while surviving family members may pursue a separate civil wrongful death claim seeking compensation for the losses caused by their loved one’s death. These proceedings can overlap,… Read More
Umbilical Cord Compression and Cord Entrapment During Labor
The umbilical cord provides the baby with oxygen and nutrients throughout pregnancy and labor. When the cord becomes compressed or trapped during labor, however, blood flow through the cord can be reduced. In serious cases, prolonged cord compression can deprive the baby of oxygen and lead to brain damage, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy,… Read More
The Most Dangerous Left-Turn Accidents in California
Left turns are a routine part of driving, but they also create some of the most dangerous situations on California roads. A driver making a left turn must monitor oncoming traffic, judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles, watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, and navigate traffic signals or other right-of-way rules. A mistake… Read More
Why Life Care Plans Are Essential in Catastrophic Injury Cases
A catastrophic injury can change virtually every aspect of a person’s life. A traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, severe burn, or other life-altering injury may require medical treatment and supportive care for years or even for the remainder of the person’s life. The financial consequences can be enormous, particularly when the injured… Read More
How Chronic Pain Affects Personal Injury Compensation
Chronic pain can be one of the most difficult consequences of a catastrophic injury to document and value. Unlike a broken bone that can be seen on an X-ray or an injury that can be measured through a straightforward diagnostic test, chronic pain may continue long after the original injury has healed. It can… Read More
Wrongful Death Caused by Defective Products
When a defective product causes a fatal injury, the consequences can extend far beyond the immediate loss of a loved one. Families may be left facing funeral and burial expenses, the loss of financial support, and the loss of the guidance, companionship, and services the deceased provided. At the same time, determining who is… Read More