Earlier this week, in a feature for "Mid-Day Maryland", on ABC's WMAR Channel 2 in Baltimore, I had the opportunity to sit down and discuss the importance of contacting a lawyer following a personal injury, even if you are not sure whether assistance is needed. Every… Read More
Bedsores that occur in hospitals and nursing homes are preventable injuries that can usually be avoided if the facility exercises the appropriate standards of medical care. However, a recent study suggests that a surprising number of hospitalized children suffer these painful and debilitating pressure ulcers. (more…) Read More
The relatively young science of nanotechnology may hold a key for effective early preventative treatment of cerebral palsy, according to a new report. (more…) Read More
Australian doctors indicate that a new treatment for women in premature labor could significantly cut down on the risk of cerebral palsy, which is a medical disorder affecting movement control and muscle coordination. It is a chronic motor disability in children, which is commonly associated with… Read More
Multitouch technology used in iPads, iPhones and other tablets or smartphones appears to be effective in helping children with cerebral palsy improve both communication skills and physical skills, according to new research. >>MORE INFORMATION: Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options (more…) Read More
According to allegations raised in a number of recent Depakote lawsuits being pursued for children born with spina bifida and other congential malformations, Abbott Laboratories has known or should have known about the risks associated with their anti-epileptic medication for years, yet failed to warn women… Read More
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been reviewing potential Depakote lawsuits for children born to mothers who were given the epilepsy drug during pregnancy, as the medication has been linked to major birth defects like spina bifida, cleft palate, malformations and other problems. … Read More
New research suggests that transplanting brain cells that affect neurons in the nose could possibly lead to huge benefits as a treatment for cerebral palsy, which is a brain injury that can occur before, during or after birth. >>MORE INFORMATION: Cerebral Palsy From Birth Injury (more…) Read More
Although a growing number of experts are recognizing that most hospital MRSA infections can be prevented if certain preventative steps are followed by medical facilities, new research indicates that the number of newborn babies infected with antibacterial resistant “super bugs” has tripled over the last several… Read More
While tort reform advocates argue that medical malpractice lawsuits are the cause of rising medical costs in the United States and push for further limits on the ability of consumers to pursue legal action for preventable mistakes, the total cost of medical malpractice litigation is only… Read More
