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Injured man will file suit against OPD – Orlando Sentinel

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:29 +0000

David Paul, a medical malpractice attorney who is representing Rogelio Cortes, said the suit will seek an untold amount of damages for violating Cortes’ federal civil rights. Cortes claims the police department used excessive force when they …

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James V. Painter Successfully Defends Plastic Surgeon in Medical Malpractice Claim – Houston Chronicle

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:29:37 +0000

In 2006 the plaintiff’s spouse sustained a chemical burn to his lower leg and foot while at work. During the first visit to the operating room Hull Barrett’s client excised the dead tissue and put cadaver skin over the burn. After several post …

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Man injured in police shooting plans to file federal lawsuit against OPD – Sun Sentinel

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:59:17 +0000

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Advisors Gets Jail For Scamming Cerebral Palsy Victim – Financial Advisor Magazine

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:47:42 +0000

Most was taken from an account set up after the mother of a child suffering from cerebral palsy won a $3 million medical malpractice settlement that was to pay her a minimum of $3,990 a month.

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Malpractice Lawsuit Over Blood Clots After Surgery Results in $1.4M Award – AboutLawsuits.com

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:39:54 +0000

The family of a New York man and longtime public servant has been awarded $1.4 million in a wrongful death lawsuit filed over medical malpractice following a hip surgery. The complaint was filed by the family of T. Patrick “Pat” Meehan, who served 19 …

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Houston has more large birth-weight babies – msnbc.com

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:42:38 +0000

“When these babies are born, they’re at greater risk for birth injury, neurological damage, birth trauma to the mother,” he said. “As they progress in their life, they’re more likely to be obese, more likely to be diabetics themselves as they get older.”

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Making it harder to sue for medical malpractice… – The Business Insider

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:37:19 +0000

Making it Harder for Military Families to Sue for Medical Malpractice In defending the U.S. military’s medical system in court, the U.S

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d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C. to Assist Clients Suffering from Cerebral Palsy – Benzinga

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:04:39 +0000

d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C. has recently begun a television ad campaign alerting families about their legal options if their child suffered a birth injury leading to cerebral palsy. Many children who suffer from cerebral palsy require a lifetime of …

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d’Oliveira & Associates, P.C. to Assist Clients Suffering from Cerebral Palsy – PRWeb

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:34:19 +0000

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Medical malpractice – New York Post

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:01:16 +0000

Millions of Americans facing a money squeeze are postponing doctor visits or not buying prescription drugs, which is possibly endangering their health.

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