One of the most common types of childhood motor disability, cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder which affects an individual's muscle tone, balance, movement and posture. This debilitating lifelong disorder is caused by abnormal brain development, often prior to birth. Throughout every stage of life, a range of assistive devices for cerebral palsy are generally required to help a person with … [Read more...] about Examples of Assistive Devices for Cerebral Palsy
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Top Legal Nurse Consultant Company: Cardinal LifeCare
Legal nurse consultant companies connect legal professionals with qualified licensed registered nurses who specialize in performing medical research, interpretation and analysis. For attorneys involved in a medical malpractice or personal injury lawsuit, partnering with a legal nurse consultant can be a major asset throughout the litigation or settlement negotiation process. Ranked among the … [Read more...] about Top Legal Nurse Consultant Company: Cardinal LifeCare
Common Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Claims
Some may be surprised to learn that cosmetic surgery is performed not just to enhance appearance, but also for facial reconstruction and repair of defects due to burns, birth disorder, disease or trauma. Cosmetic surgery negligence claims happen when a doctor or care provider is believed to have not upheld the standard of care required of the procedure, resulting in injury to the patient. At … [Read more...] about Common Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Claims
Possible Necessary Home Modifications for Amputees
Loss of a limb is among the most life-altering possible consequences of medical malpractice. This type of severe injury also commonly results from workplace and auto accidents, as well as from complications of diabetes. No matter what the cause, amputation can lead to extensive pain and suffering, as well as permanently limit a patient's mobility and independence. Moreover, necessary home … [Read more...] about Possible Necessary Home Modifications for Amputees
Life Care Planning Reviews & Critiques
When it comes to life care planning reviews and critiques, it is of the utmost importance for the reviewer to be not only experienced in the medical field (e.g. nursing credentials), but also experienced in medical legal matters. At Cardinal LifeCare, our experts have worked with specialists in every field to produce accurate, evidence-based life care plans and life care plan critiques for the … [Read more...] about Life Care Planning Reviews & Critiques
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists at Cardinal LifeCare
When an individual is affected by a life-changing injury or disability, it may be difficult or impossible for them to return to work – for a certain length of time or indefinitely. This is a primary reason why an injured party might demand compensation for lost wages following a devastating accident. When a personal injury claim is filed, a vocational rehabilitation specialist is often called upon … [Read more...] about Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists at Cardinal LifeCare
