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Birth Injuries, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury

What is an Anoxic Brain Injury?

Nobody ever expects to ask the question, “What is an anoxic brain injury, and what can I do if it happens to my child?” Childbirth is a medical procedure with inherent risks, and the last two hours of a typical 7,000-hour term pregnancy are the riskiest. In just a few seconds, a lifelong injury or fatality can occur. Obstetricians are required to have four additional years of training after medical school and must carry malpractice insurance to protect themselves.

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Is a Concussion A Traumatic Brain Injury?

If you sustained a head injury during an accident, you might be wondering, “Is a concussion a traumatic brain injury, and should I seek legal representation?”

A concussion, also called a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) can result in expensive medical bills, lost wages, and a long road to recovery for those who develop post-concussion syndrome. 

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Top Causes of Amputation in Personal Injury Cases

Of the many causes of amputation, too many stem from avoidable injuries caused by another’s negligence. Amputation injuries, especially traumatic amputation injuries (full or partial amputations that happened at the time of an accident), are horrific experiences, and are often accompanied by lifelong, life-altering changes for both the victim and their family.

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Why Hire an Amputation Injury Lawyer?

If you or someone you love recently needed an amputation because of a liable party’s negligence, you may be looking for an amputation injury lawyer to represent your case. Or you may be too occupied by your recovery process to either think critically about hiring a lawyer or to go through the process of finding one you can trust.

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What is a TBI? A Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Explains.

When you are a traumatic brain injury lawyer, it doesn’t take long to see first-hand why traumatic brain injury (TBI) has gained a reputation as “the silent epidemic.” Each year, millions of Americans experience a TBI. While many individuals who experience a TBI recover with minimal to no long-term side effects, many others do experience life-long repercussions, with some issues worsening over time or emerging years later. 

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Catastrophic Injuries, Paralysis, Personal Injury
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Top Paralysis Law Firm on Types of Paralysis and Your Legal Options

Paralysis is a type of catastrophic injury that typically involves injuries to the spinal cord and results in either reduced or total lack of mobility in certain parts of the body. The different types of paralysis someone can have are dependent on the area of the spinal cord that is injured as well as the severity of the injury. 

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Birth Injuries, Catastrophic Injuries, Personal Injury
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Birth Injury & Brain Damage in Babies

Medical advances have reduced the rate of birth injuries in infants around the world, but birth injuries such as brain damage in babies still occur in 1-2 of 1,000 births. Unfortunately, these types of injuries can result in long-term physical and neurological complications. 

Brain damage in babies can be caused by many factors. By and large, medical professionals work hard to ensure a baby’s well-being and safe entry into this world, but mistakes can and do still take place. 

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