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How 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…
Read MoreRecourse for Injuries Caused by Police Brutality
The term may have changed over the past few centuries, but police brutality is nothing new to the U.S. Our police forces have adapted and expanded to become robust organizations entrusted with upholding the law across our nation, but they haven’t been able to completely stop misconduct within their ranks. Over the past few years,…
Read MoreAttorney Paula Xinis Confirmed as U.S. District Court Judge
Murphy, Falcon & Murphy extends its warmest congratulations to partner Paula Xinis, who was recently confirmed to the federal bench by a Senate vote of 53-34. Ms. Xinis will fill a vacated seat on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Ms. Xinis joined our team in 2011 and has been integral in…
Read More$6.4 Million Settlement Approved in Freddie Gray Case
At a press conference on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015, Billy Murphy, attorney for the family of Freddie Gray, announced a $6.4 million settlement in the family’s wrongful death case against the City of Baltimore. In addition to the financial settlement, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake pledged to implement body cameras for all of the city’s police…
Read MoreChannel 4 News Interviews Billy Murphy, Jr. About Freddie Gray, Baltimore Riots and Police Brutality
Founding Partner Judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. is representing the family of Freddie Gray, the young man who died while in Baltimore Police custody. In this interview with Kylie Morris, Washington correspondent for Britain’s Channel 4 News, Judge Murphy discusses justice, the Baltimore riots and the of police brutality.
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