The University of Michigan has developed a new cerebral palsy treatment option which allows adults with cerebral palsy to receive therapy through the internet. This is a program which could lead to a future where more adults with cerebral palsy are able to obtain consistent and… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
April 26, 2007 | No Comments
Anesthesia awareness is the unthinkable phenomenon of being awake during surgery, yet unable to move, speak or communicate to doctors that pain or other sensations are being felt. It is often cause by an anesthesia mistake which could have been prevented either through proper use of medical… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
April 15, 2007 | 16 Comments
Serious problems after gallbladder surgery are often caused by a medical error where the bile duct is mistakenly cut. This is one of the leading causes of medical malpractice lawsuits against general surgeons, yet many doctors do not do a simple x-ray which could reduce the… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
April 3, 2007 | 11 Comments
A nursing home employee in Ohio faces murder charges after pushing an elderly resident causing him to fall and suffer injuries which ultimately led to his death. This nursing home abuse had devastating consequences, yet such use of force is not uncommon in facilities across the… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
March 20, 2007 | 1 Comment
Botox is best known as a cosmetic injection people receive to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging. However, for some children with cerebral palsy, botox is now being used to treat symptoms of the disability by relieving uncontrollable muscle tightness which prevents normal function. (more…) Read More
By Carl Saiontz
February 22, 2007 | 1 Comment
On Thursday a medical malpractice lawsuit in Ohio was settled two weeks into the trial, according to the Associated Press. The case involved a surgical mistake which resulted in a woman’s death seven years after the surgeon left a rolled-up towel inside of her chest. In… Read More
By Eric Saiontz
January 26, 2007 | 1 Comment
A recent cerebral palsy study indicates a decline in the occurrence of the disability among babies born in Europe. The researchers attributed the findings to general improvements in neonatal care. These findings challenge the defense raised by negligent doctors in many medical malpractice lawsuits for children… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
January 22, 2007 | No Comments
Every year thousands of elderly residents of nursing homes are killed as a result of not getting enough food or water. Nursing home dehydration lawsuits are filed to pursue compensation for these helpless residents who are unable to feed themselves and monitor their own nutritional intake. … Read More
By Carl Saiontz
January 16, 2007 | 1 Comment
Earlier this month, the Maryland Court of Appeals upheld a couples right to pursue their medical malpractice lawsuit, even though test results were interpreted in North Carolina, where wrongful birth lawsuits are not recognized. (more…) Read More
By Donald Saiontz
December 22, 2006 | 1 Comment
Federal regulations require that nursing home care plans be completed for all residents. These assessments are to be done when the resident enters the facility and updated throughout their stay. Unfortunately, many serious injuries are caused each year by the facility's failure to properly create or follow… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
November 25, 2006 | No Comments