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10 March
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Birth Injury Lawyers For Skull Fractures & HIE

Posted by mslaw
in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Wrongful Death
skull fractures birth injury lawyer

Among the numerous types of birth injuries are those involving skull fractures. These types of birth injuries are often the result of deliveries that require the use of forceps, vacuum extraction, and/or other instrument-related delivery.1They may or may not involve intracranial injury. In addition, they may result in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a serious form of brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation in the brain.2 Treatment for birth injury skull fractures can include3: Oxygen for breathing supportInterior skull pressure monitoring in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)Blood pressure and heart monitoringIntravenous medications and fluidsReduction of brain swellingSurgeryRehabilitation Unlike many other types of birth...

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28 February
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Florida Nursing Homes: Important Legal Update

Posted by mslaw
in Medical Negligence, Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse
Florida nursing homes

Potential changes to Florida nursing homes and staffing standards are currently being considered by the Florida House.1 Minimum staffing requirements in Florida nursing homes have been an issue of debate for more than 20 years. It's a serious concern, particularly given that Florida -- and South Florida in particular -- is a popular hub for retirement and nursing home care. Not to mention concerns about Florida's high rate of nursing home abuse and negligence. Current proposed changes include reducing the 2.5-hour minimum of time that certified nursing assistants must spend daily providing each nursing home resident with direct care down to...

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16 February
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Birth Asphyxia and the Newborn Heart

Posted by mslaw
in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence
Birth Asphyxia

Asphyxia is a condition in which insufficient blood flow to the brain results in the brain not receiving enough oxygen.1 When this type of oxygen deprivation results in what is known as birth asphyxia in newborns, it can cause damage not only to the brain (in the form of a serious condition known as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE), but also to multiple other organs. This multiple-organ damage can involve the lungs, liver, kidneys, and heart.2 With specific regard to the heart, infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy may have both cardiovascular damage and related circulation problems. 3 Birth asphyxia can be...

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11 February
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Wrongful Death Lawyers: Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Miami

Posted by mslaw
in Wrongful Death
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Whether due to negligence, recklessness, or an intentional act, wrongful death is a devastating experience for families and loved ones. Having a wrongful death lawyer from Mallard & Sharp can lessen the trauma associated with the mental, emotional, and financial stresses that are being faced during this unbelievably difficult time. Wrongful death claims are civil lawsuits that are legally filed and taken to court by the estate of a deceased person whose death was due to the negligence or wrongful actions of one or more others. Criminal cases may also be filed separately, and may be filed at the same time. What...

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02 February
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Trucking Accident Lawyers: Legal Help For Victims Of Trucking Accidents

Posted by mslaw
in Auto Accidents, Insurance Claims, Trucking Accidents
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If you or someone you know has been injured, or a loved one has died, due to a Trucking Accident in Greater Miami, South Florida, or any other area in Florida, contact Mallard & Sharp, P.A. at 877.662.5527. We are experienced Trucking Accident Attorneys who understand Trucking Accident Law and can help you recover the damages you deserve. Drivers, owners manufacturers, and mechanics are among the parties who are potentially liable in trucking accident cases. In some cases, more than one individual or entity is at fault. Trucking accidents are one of the most devastating experiences individuals and their families can face....

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26 January
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Birth Asphyxia and the Brain: Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Posted by mslaw
in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Wrongful Death
Birth asphyxia

Birth asphyxia is oxygen deprivation that can result in muscle, liver, heart, and brain damage in newborns.1 A variety of conditions and situations can cause Birth asphyxia, from pregnancy to delivery and beyond. It can lead to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, also referred to as HIE, a serious and specifically brain-related birth injury. In cases of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, cerebral blood flow is disrupted and not enough oxygen is received by a baby's brain.2 Sadly, birth injuries due to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy often result in death or major long-term disabilities. Depending on the length of time a baby's brain is deprived of...

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18 January
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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Birth Injuries: Causes

Posted by mslaw
in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

Birth injuries in general are devastating. They can leave parents and families reeling with emotion and overwhelmed with questions, concerns, and additional new responsibilities. Having feelings of hurt, anger, and frustration combined with being overcome with learning about treatments and specialized care for a birth injury newborn can lead to exhaustion and more. Parents need support, resources, and guidance, and in most cases that involve birth injury medical malpractice negligence, legal help. Birth injuries related to hypoxia in particular are multi-faced, with the potential to occur before, during, or after birth. Hypoxic ischemic events can lead to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE),...

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12 January
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Do You Have A Wrongful Death Case?

Posted by mslaw
in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Motorcycle Accidents, Negligence, Negligent Security, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
wrongful death lawsuit

If you have lost a loved one due to Wrongful Death, contact Mallard & Sharp, P.A. at 877.662.5527. As an experienced Miami Wrongful Death Lawyer, we understand the law and can help you get justice and recover the damages you deserve. Whether due to negligence, recklessness, or an intentional act, death is a devastating experience for families and loved ones. Having a lawyer from Mallard & Sharp can lessen the trauma associated with the mental, emotional, and financial stresses that are being faced during this unbelievably difficult time. Having support to help navigate the law is just the beginning. Florida laws contain...

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06 January
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Automobile Accidents Involving Electric Vehicles: When Silence Isn’t Golden

Posted by mslaw
in Auto Accidents, Insurance Claims, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death
automobile accidents

Automobile Accidents can happen for many reasons. Hearing loss. Visual impairments. Other physical handicaps. One of the things all of these have in common is the fact that when individuals with any of these conditions are on foot or are utilizing a handicap-assisted device in a parking lot or housing development, they may be at a higher risk of being injured or killed by an electric or hybrid vehicle. Not to mention individuals moving at a fast pace on foot (or on a bicycle, scooter, moped, or motorcycle) or bending down to pick something up in these same locations, or...

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29 December
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Automobile Accidents: Backup Camera Blind Spots & More

Posted by mslaw
in Auto Accidents, Insurance Claims, Motorcycle Accidents, Negligence, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
automobile accidents

Many vehicles are now produced with rear-view video cameras, often referred to as "backup" cameras. And while the goal of having such technology—and using it—is to avoid collisions and resultant injuries and deaths, it does not provide a 100% guarantee of effectiveness against automobile accidents. A host of factors are responsible for this, including: -- operator age -- weather -- visibility -- maneuvering speed -- camera range Operator Age According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 65-and-older population grew by over one third (34.2% or 13,787,044) in the past decade, and by 3.2% (1,688,924) from 2018 to 2019 alone.1 There are more elderly  drivers than ever before....

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