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…
Preeclampsia is a disorder that affects pregnant women. According to the National Institutes of Health, about three to five percent of pregnant women in the United States develop preeclampsia. Unfortunately, it is a serious condition that affects a woman’s blood pressure and it can progress rapidly. This pregnancy-related condition can negatively affect the fetus as well as the mother-to-be. Typically, if…
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…
While the most common cause of paraplegia is trauma or an injury to the spinal cord as a result of a car crash or fall, it is also possible for someone to suffer paralysis as a result of a medical error. When any type of traumatic injury to the spinal cord or brain occurs due to medical negligence, paraplegia may…
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.…
Most expectant mothers know how important it is to take care of their bodies during pregnancy. Most women take their prenatal vitamins and get the proper prenatal care in order to keep their babies safe. However, sometimes there are medical conditions that could be left undiagnosed and untreated. Maternal infection—whether pre-existing or something that developed during pregnancy—is a medical condition that…
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…
One of the most common questions personal injury lawyers get from potential clients is, “How much is my case worth?” While it is very common for people who have been injured in a collision to want to know the amount of money their injuries are worth and what type of compensation they can expect to receive, the value of a…