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 …
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 …
What Are the Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim?
If a person is injured due to another person's negligent or wrongful act, the injured person can file a personal injury lawsuit and recover damages. But what happens if the injured person is killed due to a negligent or wrongful act? In Arizona, …
What Is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Negligence?
Many of our clients ask how medical malpractice differs from negligence. What has been considered medical negligence vs medical malpractice is very similar? This blog will explore the differences between medical negligence and malpractice, and offer …