Most deliveries happen without a hitch. However, some births are more traumatic than normal. A careless obstetrician can injure a child in the act of delivery, but symptoms might not show up for a considerable amount of time. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves located between the neck…
Few people imagine that they will be injured in their sleep, but defective beds and mattresses can do just that. Recently, manufacturers issued recalls for several bed frames, mattresses, and bunk beds because they posed unacceptable risk of injury. Each year, defective products injure thousands of people unwittingly and cost…
We’re pleased and excited to announce this year’s scholarship winner! Each year, Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP awards one incoming or continuing law student a scholarship to help with tuition costs. We look forward to receiving applications each year from students, who we believe represent the top of their class,…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has detailed requirements for drug testing that trucking companies must follow. Specifically, any driver who was involved in an accident should be tested. Pre-employment testing is also required, as is testing if the employer has reason to believe a trucker is high. Any…
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) like concussions cause many problems, such as impaired memory or loss of balance and coordination. A little known side effect, however, is the effect on sleep. Recent research shows that many of those who suffer from concussions end up with a range of sleep disorders. Poor…
According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 1 in 8 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Many other men will suffer from an enlarged prostate even without getting cancer, and the only treatment could be surgery. Prostate surgery, however, carries many complications. And careless surgeons who…
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), restaurants must allow service animals inside, including dogs, for those with disabilities. Unfortunately, some dogs can become overwhelmed by the noise and commotion and might even bite people as a result. This happened in Texas recently, where ABC reports that a dog bit…
Assisted living facilities, much like other health care providers, must maintain a safe environment for their patients. Unfortunately, the recent coronavirus pandemic highlighted weaknesses in the infrastructure. Florida legislators have introduced two bills that would potentially shield assisted living centers and other long-term care facilities from legal liability for a…
Surgeons use stitches to close wounds to stop bleeding and promote healing. However, many patients suffer from intense pain or other problems related to their stitches. In fact, it is not unusual for stitches to become infected even though they are allegedly “dissolvable.” At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP, our…
A broken nose is not an unusual injury. Although few people will need surgery, many complications can arise from a nose fracture which can impact a person’s health and self-esteem. If you have fractured your nose in an accident, someone might be liable for your medical bills and other losses….
