Hypoxia and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) are terms for an infant deprived of oxygen before birth, during the birthing process, or after. This lack of oxygen results in a brain injury. An infant with oxygen deprivation may suffer from birth …
What Are the 3 Elements of Negligence?
After sustaining a severe injury, you may wonder what the future holds. If another party's negligence caused your injuries, you might be entitled to seek compensation for your losses through a personal injury claim. At Snyder and Wenner P.C., we …
What Are Coup and Contrecoup Brain Injuries?
A coup-contrecoup brain injury occurs when a head injury results in damage to 2 sides of the brain. The two sides include the side of the trauma and the opposite side of the brain. Because they affect multiple areas of the brain, coup-contrecoup …
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Settlement Amounts
From 1953 to 1987, United States Marine Corps (USMC) members and associated military family members were exposed to and ingested contaminated water. These harmful chemicals were so highly concentrated that the exposure ranged from 240 to 3400 times …
Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose
One of the most common grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit is a missed diagnosis or failure to diagnose. Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose can occur when a doctor does not spend enough time with the patient to develop a complete medical …