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Hidden Internal Injuries to Watch for After a Colorado Car or Truck Collision
Not all injuries are visible. After a car or truck crash in Colorado, victims often walk away believing they’re okay, only to suffer a medical crisis days or even weeks later.
Selecting Expert Witnesses in a Birth Injury Case
Birth injuries caused by medical malpractice can have a devastating effect on your child’s life and that of the entire family. Birth injuries can result in physical disabilities, brain damage, and learning disorders. Victims may also require a lifetime of costly medical treatment and assisted living care.
Colorado Sexual Assault Victims Have Three Years to Sue
On June 20, 2021, the Colorado State Supreme Court struck down provisions of the Colorado Child Abuse Accountability Act that sought to increase the amount of time that victims of assault have to file a civil lawsuit against their abusers. Generally referred to as the Act, the law allows sexual abuse victims to file civil actions against perpetrators and the organizations that sponsor them. The Court found that provisions of the Act were unconstitutional because they violated the Colorado Constitution’s retrospectivity clause, which prevents the legislature from “changing the rules after the fact.”
Shocking Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease at Denver Hotel
Legionnaires’ Disease in Denver Recent events at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Aurora raise serious concerns about Legionnaires’ Disease and other infectious diseases that may be encountered by travelers. According to a report issued by the Arapahoe Public Health Department on April 16, 2024, the first case of Legionnaires’ Disease was discovered on April 21, 2023. An additional five cases were reported in December 2023 and January 2024. Three of the victims were hospitalized in serious condition. One victim died.
What Are the Most Common Errors Made by Surgeons?
There is no excuse for surgical errors that cause patient injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, surgeons make countless mistakes that drastically harm patients every year.
Is Preeclampsia a Foundation of a Medical Malpractice Case?
Early detection and management of preeclampsia are critical for reducing the risks to pregnant women and their babies. Medical professionals must be vigilant in monitoring blood pressure and other symptoms to prevent the condition from escalating and causing a birth injury. When death or injury results because doctors, medical staff, or hospitals fail to follow accepted standards, it could be medical malpractice.
A Pilot’s Lawsuit Over Denver International Airport Incident
In the ever-evolving landscape of personal injury law, a recent incident that occurred at Denver International Airport has captured our attention, shedding light on the importance of securing effective legal representation in cases that include unforeseen circumstances. The pilot’s lawsuit was triggered by an injury that resulted when his foot was caught in a moving walkway. There are legal nuances that highlight the significance of seeking proper legal guidance in these types of cases.
Dangerous Drugs and Birth Defects
Nothing is more important than the health of your child. A developing fetus is directly connected to the mother’s body, and anything that impacts the mother may harm the child. That’s why it’s so important for doctors to provide appropriate prenatal care during pregnancy.
When Cerebral Palsy Is Caused by Medical Malpractice
A lot of bad things can happen when someone makes a mistake in the delivery room. One of the most common birth injuries is cerebral palsy. A substantial number of cerebral palsy cases are caused by birth injuries that can be linked to medical malpractice.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
There are two ways medical malpractice may apply when a patient is suffering from CRPS. You may have been injured by a careless surgeon who caused nerve damage resulting in CRPS, or a doctor may have failed to investigate signs or symptoms of CRPS, resulting in a harmful treatment delay.
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