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Knotted Cord Injuries & Medical Malpractice

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This article explains the problems that can arise with a baby’s umbilical cord, what doctors can and should do if there are signs of a knotted cord, and whether a knotted cord qualifies as medical malpractice. If your baby is suffering or was lost due to a knotted umbilical cord that went undiscovered by… Read More »

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Infant Brain Bleed (Intracranial Hemorrhage) Birth Injuries

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What are infant brain bleed birth injuries and how do they occur? Birth injury lawyer Heidi G. Villari explains how an infant can suffer an intracranial hemorrhage during labor or delivery, how a brain bleed can affect an infant, and what actions families can take to get compensation if their child suffered a brain… Read More »

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Spinal Cord Injury at Birth

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If your child shows symptoms such as weakness or paralysis soon after birth, they may have suffered a spinal cord injury during delivery. While spinal cord injuries can be managed through surgery and medication, your child will require ongoing medical care and therapy to gain optimal function, and may need personal support throughout their… Read More »

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What Apgar Stands For & Its Importance in Assessing Newborn Health

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After delivery, medical professionals assess the newborn with Apgar scores to determine their health and whether they require additional medical attention. But what exactly is Apgar? Why is Apgar so important? What does Apgar tell me about the health of my baby? Noted Philadelphia birth injury lawyer Heidi G. Villari explains in this comprehensive… Read More »

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How Long Does a Malpractice Settlement Take?

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When you or a family member has suffered physically, mentally and financially, one of the most common questions asked is how long will my malpractice case take? As each case is unique to its facts and circumstances, there is no generic answer. A medical malpractice case can take as few as several months or… Read More »

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10 Medical Malpractice Questions for Your Free Consultation

By The Villari Firm |

You suspect you experienced medical malpractice. Whether you suffered nerve damage after surgery, a birth injury or a botched C section, were discharged too early from the hospital, were misdiagnosed, suffered a delayed diagnosis, or any other medical mistake, you may be entitled to compensation and you need a good medical malpractice lawyer to… Read More »

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Nerve Damage After Surgery

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Are you suffering from nerve damage caused by recent surgery? Find out from noted Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer Heidi G. Villari what nerve damage after surgery is, how it happens, the common symptoms of nerve damage following surgery, and why someone should talk with a medical malpractice lawyer to see what legal actions they… Read More »

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Lack of Oxygen at Birth & the Long-Term Effects

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Oxygen deprivation at birth, called birth asphyxia, is a leading cause of infant brain damage in infants. Even mild cases can result in lifelong problems such as developmental delays, cognitive functioning problems, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and epilepsy. If your baby suffered birth asphyxia, the experienced birth injury lawyers at The Villari Firm… Read More »

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Can You Sue for First Degree Burns?

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Yes. As in any personal injury case, you will have to show the court that someone was negligent or strictly liable or that something was defective, that that someone or something caused your burn injury, and that you have suffered damages as a result. A first degree burn is the least severe type of… Read More »

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What are the 4 Ds of Medical Malpractice?

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The four Ds of a medical malpractice lawsuit are: Defendant had a duty of care to the Plaintiff. Defendant’s deviation from that duty Directly caused, contributed to, and/or increased the risk of harm under Pennsylvania law Plaintiff’s damages. If you’ve been injured due to medical malpractice, you must prove these four elements by a… Read More »

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