When a patient suffers a concussion, they can experience a range of debilitating symptoms, including headaches, confusion, problems with coordination or balance, and mood changes. But concussion patients could also experience intracranial bleeding, which can have even more dire consequences, including death. Fortunately, a new blood test can help doctors…
Florida, like other states, gives injured victims a limited amount of time to sue for injuries suffered. This is true in medical malpractice cases involving children injured during labor and delivery. Florida’s statute of limitations states that a lawsuit must be brought within 2 years of the negligent treatment or…
Dog bites are serious injuries, and millions of Americans soon find themselves in the emergency room for stitches, booster shots, and other medical treatment as a result of a canine sinking its teeth into the patient’s skin. Medical care is expensive, and many victims have tens of thousands of dollars…
Uninsured motorist coverage, called “UM” for short, is an excellent type of insurance to have. It will kick in when a person is injured by a motorist who does not have liability coverage. Even better, the insurance follows the insured, not the insured’s vehicle. This means a motorist can tap…
Many first-time victims of car accidents wrongfully assume that filing for an injury claim will result in a fair settlement. The truth is that every case is different and it can take months, even years, before a final verdict is reached in court. The process isn’t as straightforward as you…
USA Today has a disturbing story about the prevalence of plastic surgeons in our state who lack medical malpractice insurance. As a result, badly injured patients have few options for getting the compensation they need to recover from botched plastic surgeries. Dangerous Doctors are “Going Bare” The USA Today investigation…
After a car accident or slip and fall, you might be feeling pain in your shoulder or arms. Believe it or not, a pinched nerve in your neck might be to blame. These injuries require immediate treatment, otherwise many victims might find it difficult to return to work or even…
Spinal cord injuries often completely change a victim’s life. Many suffer a permanent loss of movement or sensation below the site of injury. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, we not only fight for fair compensation for our clients, but we also stay on top of recent medical advances that help…
Increasingly, the media is reporting on the disturbing increase in the maternal mortality rate. Generally, this rate is higher in developing countries but drops the richer a country becomes. However, the U.S. has seen an increase in its maternal mortality rate over the past decade, which is difficult to explain….
Each holiday season brings stories of people scuffling in stores. Whether they are parents fighting over the last Tickle Me Elmo or cost-conscious shoppers grabbing the last big screen TV, many people take holiday shopping to extreme levels. If you have been assaulted while shopping, you might have a premises…
