Being told that your child has or may have cerebral palsy is a horrifying experience. Your child is the most precious thing in your life, and to think that a birth disorder could cause him life-altering problems is heartbreaking. The initial onset of cerebral palsy can be extremely hard on a child, causing seizures and muscle problems. Unfortunately, the even…
One of the worst aspects of a head or brain injury is its unpredictability. Your brain is extremely complex. It controls almost your entire body, so even a small injury can have catastrophic consequences. This is particularly true when it comes to cognitive abilities such as comprehension and physical communication. When you suffer from a brain injury, several areas of…
A child’s death from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the most traumatic experiences a family could possibly go through. The death of a child in general is harrowing, but not to know why your child passed away is even worse. The term SIDS is a partial misnomer and is used as a blanket diagnosis for unknown or…
Imagine you’ve just been in a car crash. You’ve had x-rays, MRIs, CAT scans and everything else imaginable to assess the damage. Finally, your doctor comes in and tells you how serious your injuries are and what the options are for your recovery. Although you’re confused, frightened, and in pain, you listen to all of the options and the both…
When you’re forced to deal with the aftermath of an accident, you inevitably ask yourself the same questions over and over again. Who’s to blame? How am I going to pay for this? Who should I talk to for help? Contacting an injury lawyer could be a good way to answer some of these questions. However, it can also present…
When you’re living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), you not only have to cope with the injury’s physical effects but also the strain of the financial effects. Instead of being able to plan a vacation, you have to make expensive physical therapy appointments and constantly worry that you won’t be able to pay your medical bills. These constant financial pressures are…
If you’re in an accident that caused a head or brain injury, the last thing you want to worry about is money. Unfortunately, although hospitals all around D.C., including MedStar Rehabilitation Hospital, are creating and using new treatments everyday, they all come with a price tag. The cost of these treatments—although necessary for your wellbeing and recovery—can be extremely expensive.…
Medical malpractice cases are extremely complex and require comprehensive analysis of your claim. Your choice should fall on those attorneys who specialize in medical malpractice and will fight for you until the end. In searching for the right attorney to represent you, there are a number of qualities you should look for. First, your attorney must be experienced in the…
Raising children in today’s society can definitely be hard at times. However, if your child suffers from trauma caused by a birth injury, caring for him can become even more difficult. Birth traumas can affect your child’s brain, motor functions, and cognitive reasoning skills. They can even lead to death. However, if your infant was injured as a result of…
Car accidents can cause many types of physically visible and treatable injuries such as cuts, bruises, and broken bones. However, some internal traumas, like whiplash and brain injuries, are harder to see and therefore harder to diagnose and treat. Generally, these types of injuries take time for symptoms to develop, even though the injury has already occurred. Hidden Trauma Can…