Prolapsed umbilical cord is a problem that occurs before or at the time of delivery of the baby. The prolapse is marked by the umbilical cord dropping, or prolapsing, through the cervix into the birth canal before the baby. Umbilical cord prolapse takes place in about one in every 300 births. If your child has…
Neonatal hypoglycemia is marked by a severely low plasma glucose level (low blood sugar) within the first 24 hours of life, and is a common metabolic condition in newborns. Significant long-term consequences of this condition include neurologic damage that leads to mental retardation, recurring seizures, delay in development and personality disorders. There is evidence to…
During delivery, infants sometimes suffer broken bones and fractures as their skin and bones are very frail. In several instances, light bruising is a common aspect of the delivery, but the occurrence of fractures and broken bones usually suggests that something went wrong during the birthing process that could have been avoided. Doctors have a…
Just prior to birth, the majority of babies are in a head-down position in the mother’s uterus. However, there are times when the baby is in the position of feetfirst. This is called breech birth. Most babies are breech in the initial stages of pregnancy, but the majority of them reverse to the headfirst position…
Gas stations and convenience stores are designed for ease and accessibility, but when negligence leads to injuries, the convenience can quickly turn into a hardship. If you’ve slipped and fallen at a Shell gas station, the aftermath can be more than just inconvenient—it can be physically and financially draining. With mounting medical bills and lost…
Did you Suffer an Injury at Home Depot Due To Employee/Store Negligence? Talk to an attorney today. Retailers like Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, draw thousands of customers daily. Operating out of large, warehouse-style buildings with 2,248 locations and 371,000 employees, Home Depot often sees a high volume of…
Hospital errors are quite prevalent in America. Hundreds of thousands of patients suffer needless harm from this under-reported epidemic. Each year, there are more than 400,000 premature deaths associated with preventable harm in hospitals, according to an article in Journal of Patient Safety. Medical errors are now the third-leading cause of death in America, reports…
Some doctors and surgeons recommend unnecessary medical procedures and treatments – some may do so intentionally, and others may do so unintentionally. In the former case, a doctor may be guilty of fraud and could face criminal as well as civil liability. But in the latter case, victims may still hold the doctor liable in a…
Retained foreign objects, also referred to as the unintended retention of foreign objects (URFOs) or retained surgical items (RSIs), are any items or foreign objects that are left inside the patient after surgery. Many hospitals have protocols in place to preempt these preventable mistakes, but not all personnel follow the procedures, and sometimes the protocols…
The construction trade, and jobs that include welding, in particular, is one of the most dangerous areas of work a person can get into. Over 500,000 workers are injured each year in welding accidents across the country. If you have been injured in a construction accident in Fort Lauderdale contact our attorneys today. A welding…
Trench Collapses Account for Many Fort Lauderdale Work Injuries There are many jobs that increase the dangers to workers lives and health. Construction work, work with heavy machinery, and even public service face many dangers. Many types of injuries can happen, such as falls, collapses, heat related illness and much more. One of the most…
Common Causes of Fort Lauderdale Roofing Accidents Fort Lauderdale work injuries can happen at any time. When the worker is high off the ground, such as when working on repairing or installing a roof, accidents can result in serious injuries or even loss of life. If you or someone you know has been injured in…
Forklift accidents can be dangerous for all of those involved, posing a serious risk on a daily basis to those on-the-job in the state of Fort Lauderdale. Almost 35,000 people are seriously injured in forklift accidents each year across the country. If you are among the injured, know that you may qualify for damages. Chalik…
Occupational Eye Injuries in Fort Lauderdale Workers in construction, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and other trade and service occupations are often at higher risk for sustaining work injuries. People in these professions are also most at risk of suffering eye injuries on the job. With the help of a Fort Lauderdale workers’ comp lawyer from Chalik…
Fort Lauderdale ladder accidents are some of the most common and dangerous types of accidents that can occur on construction and home improvement sites. Ladder or scaffolding injuries account for over 40{e34d3beb2b85e350823eb1a18187f12a03ef4c54a5ddaeb3c566e83c49fd1d77} of all fall injuries that happen on construction sites, many of which are serious or life-threatening. If you were injured while at work,…
Electrocution is extremely dangerous. Anyone who works around electricity as a normal part of their job, or who has been injured in a Fort Lauderdale electrocution accident can tell you how harmful a high-voltage shock of electricity can be. Victims may quickly become overwhelmed by the piling medical bills and other expenses linked to the…
OSHA Updates Federal Crane Safety Regulations After a Fort Lauderdale Crane Accident On March 26, 2008, a construction crane in downtown Miami collapsed. Part of the crane plummeted onto a structure 30 stories below, killing two Florida construction workers. Just days before the deadly Florida crane accident, a similar construction tragedy occurred in New York…
Anyone who owns and cares for a vehicle knows that continual maintenance is crucial for keeping it safe and on the road. While this is simple, common knowledge, it seems that many trucking companies fail to realize the wisdom in it, and instead put dangerous and unmaintained vehicles on the road. If you were injured…
Malfunctioning Brakes Cause Truck Wrecks in Fort Lauderdale Truck accidents in Fort Lauderdale occur for many different reasons. One type of truck accident that can cause serious injuries to all those involved is when brakes malfunction on a tractor-trailer. Many large trucks operate on air brakes, which are designed to stop a truck in 100 feet…
Garbage trucks are deployed throughout different cities in Fort Lauderdale on many different days. Garbage truck drivers have a job to do and sometimes forget about the dangers and consequences that go along with driving something so large. There are many causes of garbage truck accidents in Fort Lauderdale, including: Backing up unexpectedly Defective back…
