Cerebral palsy is characterized by impaired muscle coordination that inhibits a patient’s ability to move. The condition requires immediate treatment and therapy from birth to help the patient achieve optimal recovery. Unfortunately, cerebral palsy can be confused with other illnesses and injuries. If you’re a medical malpractice attorney who is handling a case involving misdiagnosis of cerebral … [Read more...] about What Happens After a Misdiagnosis of Cerebral Palsy?
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Common Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
Misdiagnosing a patient’s condition not only allows the injury or illness to worsen but also can lead to severe complications if the prescribed treatment causes side effects. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis lawsuit cases are fairly common across the country, and patients often have to fight an uphill legal battle to obtain the compensation they deserve. Alternately, some claims of misdiagnoses are … [Read more...] about Common Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
When Are Birth Defects Diagnosed? Answers from a Certified Life Care Planner
Birth defects can range from minor injuries to debilitating conditions that affect every aspect of life. Identifying these defects before birth can ensure the unborn child and mother receive prompt treatment, which in some cases can allow a child to live a normal life. If you’re wondering, “When are birth defects diagnosed?” this blog will provide some information. If you’re involved in a case … [Read more...] about When Are Birth Defects Diagnosed? Answers from a Certified Life Care Planner
Failure to Treat Patients in a Timely Manner: Consequences Explained by a Legal Nurse Consultant
If left untreated, even minor health conditions can worsen and lead to unnecessary suffering, serious complications, and even death. In some cases, failure to treat patients in a timely manner is grounds for a medical malpractice claim. If you’re an attorney and involved in a case with a patient who suffered a delayed treatment, you may be in need of life care planning or expert witness services. … [Read more...] about Failure to Treat Patients in a Timely Manner: Consequences Explained by a Legal Nurse Consultant
Can Cancer Be Misdiagnosed?
Treating cancer is often a race against time. When this deadly disease is not diagnosed in its early stages, a patient’s chances of survival can reduce dramatically. If you’re wondering, “How can cancer be misdiagnosed?” this blog will provide the answer. If you’re a medical malpractice lawyer and representing a cancer patient who was misdiagnosed, you may be in need of a life care plan or … [Read more...] about Can Cancer Be Misdiagnosed?
Orthopedic: Expert Witness
If you’re an attorney preparing for an orthopedics-related medical malpractice, personal injury or other legal case, you probably need the services of an expert witness. Most states require the input of an expert witness before initiating a lawsuit, but finding a specialist with the right credentials often requires hours of research and vetting. Fortunately, the team at Cardinal LifeCare … [Read more...] about Orthopedic: Expert Witness
