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Murphy, Falcon & Murphy and Schochor, Federico & Staton File Class Action Lawsuit in Baltimore School Bus Tragedy
Our legal team at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, together with the law firm of Schochor, Federico & Station, has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of victims who suffered damages in a tragic Baltimore school bus crash in November of 2016. The November tragedy involved a horrific incident that took place when an AA Afordable…
Read MoreDr. Bryan S. Williams, Kaiser Physician Accused of Sexual Assault
The Allegations Against Dr. Williams Dr. Bryan S. Williams, formerly a Kaiser employed pain management physician, has been accused of inappropriately touching multiple female patients under the guise of a physical examination. Multiple women have come forward to report that they have suffered psychological and emotional injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result…
Read MoreHow Medical Malpractice Cases Work: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you or a loved one has suffered at the hands of a negligent medical professional, you may have grounds to take legal action in the form of a medical malpractice claim. Because of the number of legal hoops you may be asked to jump through during the process, it’s important that you understand what…
Read More36 Killed in Oakland Warehouse Fire
According to rescue workers at the scene, at least 36 people were killed when a fire broke out Friday night in Oakland, California at a warehouse known as the “Ghost Ship.” The warehouse, which has long been the subject of many complaints because of its illegal construction and unsafe conditions, was home to a couple…
Read MoreHow Much of a Problem Is Medical Misdiagnosis?
If you have gone to the doctor with some kind of ailment, you know the process. They will take the time to listen to your symptoms, check you, run some tests, and provide their diagnosis. As the patient, we expect this diagnosis and the recommended treatment to be correct. Unfortunately, medical misdiagnosis is a huge…
Read More10 Important Facts About Horner’s Syndrome
Some medical conditions are so rare that most people don’t know anything about them. This is the case with Horner’s syndrome. This disorder generally impacts one side of the face and has various different causes. Sometimes, Horner’s syndrome is the result of birth trauma caused by improper use of forceps or a vacuum extractor, shoulder…
Read MoreWhat Causes Surgical Site Infections?
Any time a person undergoes surgery, it can be a scary experience, especially when you consider all of the factors involved. The patient will be administered anesthesia and must rely on the doctor and operating room staff to perform the operation correctly and keep them safe throughout the entire process. Unfortunately, even if the surgery…
Read MoreThe Flint Water Crisis & Our Experience in Water Contamination Cases
It isn’t unreasonable for people to assume that their drinking water will be free from contaminants that could cause potential health problems. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There are times when water systems can become contaminated, and anyone who drinks water from a compromised source may experience serious illnesses. One of the instances…
Read MoreCauses & Symptoms of Cephalohematoma
When a baby is born, it is supposed to be the most joyous time in any parent’s life. While it is still a happy time, there is nothing more devastating than know your baby has suffered some kind of injury because of a negligence-related act. This is unfortunately the case with infant cephalohematoma, a condition…
Read MoreCauses & Symptoms of Caput Succedaneum
Caput succedaneum is the swelling of an infant’s scalp, usually appearing shortly after delivery. It is most often caused by: A prolonged or difficult delivery Prolonged pressure from the mother’s vaginal walls or dilated cervix on the infant’s head Excessive pulling during the delivery Shoulder dystocia Misuse of vacuum extraction or forceps during an assisted…
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