Aside from grueling forms of therapy and rehabilitation, many people who suffer birth injuries also have to overcome other hurdles in life—including discrimination. It should be noted that many birth injuries, including cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy and brain damage, are the result of doctor error. Many of these injuries result in intellectual limitations, hearing deficits, vision impairment, behavioral problems, seizures, speaking difficulties and learning disabilities. Unfortunately, for many victims, there are obstacles associated with employment later in life, including facing discrimination in the workplace, as limited motor skills and abilities may leave them bullied. Recently, Barclays Center, located in New York City, was hit with a lawsuit over allegations that five food service employees at the arena were discriminated against based on their disabilities. One man, who is blind in one eye, was allegedly ridiculed by employees, who called him “Cyclops” and consistently bullied him. Additionally, another man, who suffers…
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August 13, 2014Are Autistic Children Vulnerable to Obesity?
August 6, 2014We are currently looking for parents of autistic fraternal twins, because we believe that there may be a link between the disorder and the drug terbutaline, also known as Brethine, Bricanyl and Brethaire. Our firm is looking for fraternal twins, because they share 50 percent of their DNA with their siblings, but face the same exposures during gestation, meaning they share exposure to all substances with their mother including to potentially harmful drugs like terbutaline. Unfortunately, autism is a tragic diagnosis for children and parents. The disorder can lead to physical and mental problems, which may require expensive physical therapy and rehabilitation. Sadly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that one in 68 children now has autism—a 30 percent increase over the previous two years. In addition to developmental delays, a new study has indicated that children with autism are also more likely to be obese or…
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Can You Obtain Money For Healthcare Costs From a Brain Injury Lawsuit?
July 30, 2014Newborn brain injuries can be devastating for families. Children with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can suffer from long-term, irreversible complications that may require expensive therapy and rehabilitation. Often, newborn brain injuries are the result of medical malpractice. Hypoxia occurs when a region of the body is deprived of oxygen, which can cause brain damage. During the delivery process, this can occur when there are delays due to the inattention of a healthcare provider. Additionally, brain injuries can occur when a doctor uses forceps at the wrong stage of labor, resulting in bruising, permanent indentations, severe cranial damage, excessive blood loss or cephalohematoma. Another brain injury affecting newborns is kernicterus, which is caused by untreated jaundice, and can lead to vision and dental problems, mental retardation and hearing loss. Sadly, when these brain injuries occur, they can be devastating for families financially. Recently, a jury in Ohio awarded a boy who…
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