Since 1950, malpractice claims for military troops against the U.S. government have been barred. As of Jan. 1, 2020, active-duty personnel may now seek compensation for harm due to care received by a military health provider in a hospital setting run by the Department...
Month: June 2020
Month: June 2020
Military can now sue for medical errors
Anyone in California who receives medical treatment can be harmed by a mistake on the part of the physician and other medical professionals. When this happens, there will generally be the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation. However,...
Medical malpractice for Parkinson’s disease in California
Parkinson's disease, a progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement, is a complex disease that makes diagnosis difficult. Up to 25% of patients with PD are misdiagnosed; of these patients, approximately 50% are mistreated, resulting in the presentation of...
The birth injury known as Erb’s Palsy
Affecting roughly one or two babies per 1,000, Erb’s Palsy is a type of nerve injury that occurs when there are complications at birth. The effects of Erb’s Palsy can vary from mild to severe, depending on the level of the baby’s injury. California parents may be...
Brachial plexus injuries in newborns
One type of birth injury that expectant mothers in California should be aware of is the brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves extending from the spinal cord to the armpit, and these nerves control muscle movement in the shoulder, arm, hand...