The majority of childbirths occur without serious complications and birth injuries. However, newborn victims of medical malpractice can suffer skeletal fractures, organ trauma and failure, hemorrhage, nerve damage, and a variety of injuries that can result in permanent conditions, such as cerebral palsy and paralysis. Whenever a baby suffers these types of devastating injuries, it
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Who Is Eligible to Receive Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey?
Since any employee who suffers an injury on the job is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, it doesn’t matter who was at fault for the accident — as long as the injury occurred at work while performing job-related duties. All New Jersey employers who are not covered by federal programs must obtain state workers’ compensation
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How Are Birth Injuries Caused by Vacuum Extraction?
Complications can arise during childbirth. When a mother is unable to push the baby through her birth canal, it must be determined what form of assistance she needs. If it becomes clear that the baby will not make it through the canal, a doctor may recommend an emergency cesarean section. If, however, the baby only
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New Jersey Worker Injured in Fall from Roof
A New Jersey construction worker working on the roof of a commercial building was recently injured after he fell through the roof. According to a report in The Times of Trenton, the construction accident occurred at a Burlington Coat Factory store on Route 130 in Florence Township, New Jersey. Officials reported that the man fell through
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How Common Is Cancer Misdiagnosis?
It is an important part of a healthcare provider’s job to diagnose injuries and illnesses in a timely manner. It is particularly important in cases involving cancer, where treatment often must begin right away to increased the likelihood of a positive prognosis or outcome. Those who go undiagnosed may miss their window of opportunity to
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