When people hear of birth injuries, they might think about broken bones and similar injuries. The truth of the matter is that birth injuries go far beyond broken bones. In some cases, brain injuries can result from issues during labor and delivery. Our Pennsylvania...
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Cruise ship medical malpractice sees new precedent set
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Dec 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Going on a cruise is one way that some Pennsylvania residents might choose to relax. Being out on the open water, participating in activities while underway and going into the beautiful ports of call might sound like a lot of fun. There is, however, one aspect of...
Delayed stroke diagnosis might be caused by medical malpractice
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Nov 28, 2014 | Brain Injury
Almost everyone who reads our blog probably knows that emergency medical conditions require fast medical care. What some people might not realize is that doctors sometimes make incorrect diagnoses that can lead to a delay in treatment. While that might not make much...
What should Pennsylvania parents know about hypoxia?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Nov 13, 2014 | Birth Injury
Birth injuries are very serious injuries that have a profound effect on the baby. The horror doesn't stop there because a baby's birth injury can affect the entire family. Our readers in Pennsylvania might be interested to learn about a birth injury we haven't really...
Pennsylvania clinic improving lives through proper diagnosis
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Oct 30, 2014 | Birth Injury
Almost everyone knows how important regular newborn screenings are. When coupled with regular well-child checkups, many diseases that affect children can be diagnosed. In the Pennsylvania Amish country, doctors are doing research on a genetic condition called glutaric...
Medical malpractice complaints require energy and knowledge
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Oct 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you found out that you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you probably went through a bunch of emotions. Anger was probably a very prevalent emotion. As we discussed last week, there are certain things you should do after you discover that you have been...
What steps should I take before a medical malpractice claim?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Oct 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you have been the victim of medical malpractice, your first thought probably leans toward learning what you can do to stop or minimize the effects of the medical malpractice. That is a great idea, but there are other steps you should take after you have been the...
Brachial plexus birth injuries cause nerve damage
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Sep 18, 2014 | Birth Injury
Newborns are sometimes injured during birth, but those injuries shouldn't ever be excuses as just being normal results of the birthing process. This is especially true when the injury is something that can affect the baby long after birth. One birth injury that a...
Botched surgeries can lead to significant brain injuries
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Sep 5, 2014 | Brain Injury
While many brain injuries are the result of specific events that are out of most people's control -- such as car accidents -- some of them also spring from mistakes made during surgery. These mistakes, which could come about because of negligence on the part of the...
Pennsylvania woman sues over combination of drugs prescribed
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
A Pennsylvania woman is suing a Philadelphia medical facility, four of its employees and a pharmacy in Bensalem, where she lives. She claims that the medications she was prescribed caused severe and possibly permanent injuries.According to medical malpractice suit...
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