It’s difficult to know where to turn if you’re a parent whose child was injured during birth and now suffers from serious health complications, all due to the negligence of a healthcare professional. Just reaching out to a cerebral palsy malpractice attorney to discuss the particulars of your experience is a challenging first step. You…Read More >>
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When to Claim Medical Malpractice for Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, frequently referred to as gastric banding or stomach stapling, is the only bariatric (weight loss) surgery option used to treat morbid obesity in patients for whom traditional weight loss solutions (e.g., dieting and exercise) have been ineffective. For most patients, this surgery is instrumental in preventing overeating by physically limiting the amount…Read More >>
Prescription Drug Errors at Pharmacies Can Lead to an Overdose
What is a Prescription Drug Error? Prescription drug errors are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and overdoses across the country, affecting over a million Americans each year. As lawyers and former doctors, we at Gershon, Willoughby, & Getz, LLC, leading birth defect attorneys in Baltimore, want to educate you about the risks associated…Read More >>
Cerebral Palsy Misdiagnosis: What are the Consequences, and What Can Parents Do About It?
A new baby brings an immeasurable amount of joy to new parents, but also a heap of responsibility and worry — particularly if the baby suffered an injury or was negatively impacted by complications during birth. While it’s understandable for parents to lean on the expertise of their physician to diagnose their child’s condition, doctors…Read More >>
Birth-Related Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Oftentimes, birth injury results in cerebral palsy due to the negligence of medical professionals. Gershon, Willoughby, & Getz, LLC’s top birth injury lawyers have seen these cases before, and they are more than equipped to work on them. Below are some of the birth-related causes of cerebral palsy that Gershon, Willoughby, & Getz, LLC has…Read More >>