What Is Myotubular Myopathy? Myotubular Myopathy is a group of rare, inherited diseases that affects the cell structure of muscles. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. At its most severe, babies born with the disease are unable to breathe on their own and require a ventilator; they are bound to a wheelchair and...
Just like anyone else, inmates have the right to live a healthy life. Just because you are in a correctional facility does not mean you forfeit the right to receive medical attention for urgent or dire healthcare needs. If the staff at a correctional facility denies an inmate access to needed treatment, the consequences can...
Were You Injured in a Manhole CoverAccident? Manholes serve an important purpose. They enable city workers and construction workers to access utilities and sewers that are below ground. However, when manholes are not properly managed, they can be extremely dangerous. If a manhole is left uncovered, drivers and pedestrians are at risk of falling in....
Were You Injured During a Machinery Accident? If you’ve been injured due to a machinery accident, you may be struggling to get back on your feet. Some machine-related injuries can make it harder or even impossible for you to return to work. Even if you make a full recovery, skyrocketing medical bills can still make...
New Jersey Lead Poisoning Attorneys The consequences of lead paint poisoning are extremely serious. Lead paint has been illegal since 1978, but many buildings built before then still contain paint that can severely injure residents. At worst, lead poisoning can be fatal – but even non-lethal doses can have crippling and life-altering side effects. In...
Is Your Child Suffering from Klumpke’s Palsy? When you select a healthcare provider to help deliver your baby, you have every right to expect the best possible care. This includes careful, attentive treatment during delivery in order to ensure that your child is not injured during birth. Unfortunately, not all obstetrics teams and birthing specialists...
New Jersey Kernicterus Lawyers Kernicterus is a rare type of brain damage that occurs in some newborn infants with severe jaundice. Jaundice is a yellow coloring of the skin, eyes or other tissue. Kernicterus can occur from elevated levels of bilirubin which travel from the blood into the brain tissue where it causes brain damage...
It can be an intimidating or overwhelming experience to have to deal with medical procedures, healthcare treatment options, doctors, and hospitals. Your physician has a legal and ethical duty to give you a thorough explanation of all aspects of your procedure or treatment. You should know the risks and reasonable alternatives to the proposed treatment....
Understaffing and Overworking in Nursing Homes Even the most caring nursing home staffers cannot do their jobs properly if the facility itself is understaffed. Although plenty of nursing homes truly value their patients, other facilities try to cut corners by hiring an insufficient amount of workers and/or overworking existing staff. This can be a huge...
Was Your Child Born With Thalassemia? Pregnancy and childbirth is an exciting time for any family, but it can also be a scary one. With so many unknowns about your baby’s health, you rely on your doctor to keep you informed about possible risks and complications in your pregnancy. Being well-informed helps you prepare for...