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Weiss & Paarz P.C.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
How Do I Know if I am the Victim of Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is the term used to describe a broad range of things that may occur to you, or a loved one, while in a hospital. The way the hospital treats, or doesn't treat, its patients, or other ways in which it standards of medical care were lacking may indicate malpractice on the part of the health care provider. There are several different instances in which malpractice may have occurred. Some of them include:
While these, as well as other instances occur rarely, they do happen. You may have heard stories of devices left inside patients after surgery, birth injuries resulting in cerebral palsy, negligence, delayed diagnosis, and more, and sometimes these situations result in death. More often than not they are emotionally and economically draining on the families involved.
It may be obvious to you that there has been a mistake made on the part of health care professionals. However, other times you might not be sure. Maybe you're left with a gut feeling or just a sneaking suspicion that malpractice may have occurred. It is times like this where you might want to consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.
If you are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area or anywhere in New Jersey and believe that you may have a medical malpractice case, please contact Weiss & Paarz P.C. to help guide you through the legal process.
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Improper treatment
- Delay in treatment
- Prescription error
- Birth injury or trauma
While these, as well as other instances occur rarely, they do happen. You may have heard stories of devices left inside patients after surgery, birth injuries resulting in cerebral palsy, negligence, delayed diagnosis, and more, and sometimes these situations result in death. More often than not they are emotionally and economically draining on the families involved.
It may be obvious to you that there has been a mistake made on the part of health care professionals. However, other times you might not be sure. Maybe you're left with a gut feeling or just a sneaking suspicion that malpractice may have occurred. It is times like this where you might want to consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.
If you are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area or anywhere in New Jersey and believe that you may have a medical malpractice case, please contact Weiss & Paarz P.C. to help guide you through the legal process.
posted by Patti at 11:57 AM
Thursday, September 25, 2008
CDC Reports Increase in Cerebral Palsy
A new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study has shown an increase in the number of children born with cerebral palsy. Previous numbers put the odds of a child being born with cerebral palsy at one in 666. The new study reports one in 278 children are affected.
Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of motor disabilities in children. Over 800,000 people are affected by cerebral palsy in the U.S. Reaching for the Stars, A Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy, hopes this new figure will serve as a wake-up call for scientists to show more interest in the disability. Though the medical field focuses on cutting edge treatment in the U.S., hundreds of thousands of children are affected by cerebral palsy, a number that shows how far we must go in preventing this.
Possible Causes
The term cerebral palsy actually refers to a number of neurological disorders that can affect children shortly before, during or after birth. While medical researchers are not sure of the exact causes, evidence points to mistakes made by doctors and nurses, such as:
Symptoms and effects
And, while early detection can increase a baby’s chances for recovering more fully, your child may still require different types of therapy for the rest of their life, or full time in-home care and possible institutionalization.
If you believe your child’s cerebral palsy was caused by the doctors or hospitals, you might have a medical malpractice case. Please contact Weiss & Paarz, P.C. to discuss how an experienced injury lawyer can help you.
Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of motor disabilities in children. Over 800,000 people are affected by cerebral palsy in the U.S. Reaching for the Stars, A Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy, hopes this new figure will serve as a wake-up call for scientists to show more interest in the disability. Though the medical field focuses on cutting edge treatment in the U.S., hundreds of thousands of children are affected by cerebral palsy, a number that shows how far we must go in preventing this.
Possible Causes
The term cerebral palsy actually refers to a number of neurological disorders that can affect children shortly before, during or after birth. While medical researchers are not sure of the exact causes, evidence points to mistakes made by doctors and nurses, such as:
- Failure to respond to fetal distress in a timely manner.
- Failure to respond to a baby’s lack of oxygen.
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction.
- Prescribing inappropriate medications during pregnancy.
Symptoms and effects
- Limited motor skills or paralysis
- Seizures
- Learning disabilities
- Impaired speech.
And, while early detection can increase a baby’s chances for recovering more fully, your child may still require different types of therapy for the rest of their life, or full time in-home care and possible institutionalization.
If you believe your child’s cerebral palsy was caused by the doctors or hospitals, you might have a medical malpractice case. Please contact Weiss & Paarz, P.C. to discuss how an experienced injury lawyer can help you.
posted by Patti at 3:40 PM
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