Children who take certain drugs (primarily for autism) are up to six times greater at risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for coronary … Continued

Females that suffered from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) may have consented to the implant of a transvaginal mesh to treat their symptoms. Unfortunately, more and more instances of transvaginal mesh complications and serious vaginal mesh … Continued

“What is a Birth Injury? What is a Birth Defect? What are the different types of birth injury? What is: Cerebral Palsy, Temporary Paralysis, Brain Damage, Erb’s Palsy, Fractured Collar Bone, Klumpke’s Palsy and Brachial Plexus Palsy?” Buttafuoco & AssociatesPersonal … Continued

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Preventable medical errors kill and seriously injure hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Errors include physician diagnostic mistakes, incomplete or deficient patient records, medication-prescription slip-ups, staff fatigue and overwork, procedural safety-check lapses and others. Experts believe that if doctors, … Continued

What would baby cribs be like without trial lawyers? Trial lawyers have made baby cribs safer by holding manufacturers accountable for design problems that once injured infants. 1) Flame-retardant fabrics make youngsters’ sleepware, linens, and mattresses much safer 2) Low … Continued

“When I was in a crash, I didn’t think I was injured. The next week, however, my neck really started to hurt!” Sound familiar? Ever heard someone say this? Even though you can walk away from a fender bender, NEVER … Continued

Last November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that all products containing the painkiller propoxyphene be withdrawn from the market. The move came after the agency reviewed a new study that linked the drug to potentially fatal heart … Continued

Dentists, like other kinds of health practitioners, are accountable for upholding the highest standards in the treatment they give to their clientele. Because dentists are also health specialists, when they err or infringe on their duty, they too can be … Continued

Injured construction workers, unfortunately often use a lawyer recommended by their union bosses. This is not a good idea. Many accidents happen on construction sites because a construction site is a dangerous place. Just because accidents are common, however, does … Continued