One of the most serious injuries that can occur from an anesthesia error is hypoxia. Hypoxia means a lack of oxygen. It is a situation that is completely preventable and should never happen if the anesthesiologist is properly monitoring everything, including oxygen level, CO2, and other vital signs. If the lack of oxygen continues for…
When a client has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a business, one of the first things a personal injury lawyer will look for is whether there were any building code violations that caused the accident. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by a property owner’s negligence, don’t hesitate…
If you are injured in a car accident, there are some important steps you should take at the scene to protect your right to pursue damages. Most people know that you need to notify the police to report the accident, get the name, contact, and insurance information from the other driver, and contact information from…
Shoulder dystocia is a serious birth injury that can lead to damage to the infant’s brachial plexus. When you are delivering vaginally, particularly with a larger baby over eight pounds, one of the things the doctor should be focused on during delivery is making sure that the shoulders pass through the vaginal canal. Occasionally, one…
Railroad workers are protected by a very plaintiff-friendly law called the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). One of the provisions under that act, or the way that courts have interpreted it, is the requirement that railroads provide employees with adequate equipment and assistance in lifting or moving equipment. Our FELA lawyers have many clients who…