Posts by Matt Powell
9 Facts You Didn’t Know About Birth Injuries
The months awaiting the arrival of a new baby are often full of excitement, anticipation, and joy. Expectant parents may spend their days eagerly researching baby names, diaper service options, and child care; these are the days of gender-reveal parties, baby showers, and preparing the nursery for a tiny new family member. Rarely does the…
Read MoreFlorida Amputation Lawyer Answers Frequently Asked Questions
Amputations are among the most serious types of catastrophic injury a person can experience. In addition to significant medical care, amputations can require years of physical therapy, and the stress of adapting to a sudden change in lifestyle. When a doctor’s medical negligence results in amputation, you may be entitled to financial compensation. In this…
Read More5 Facts Your Sepsis Malpractice Lawyer Needs You To Know
Do you know the warning signs of sepsis? Our medical malpractice attorneys offer insights to keep your loved ones safe. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. Sometimes called septicaemia (or blood poisoning), sepsis occurs when a person’s immune system damages their body’s own tissues and organs in an effort to fight a severe…
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse Stories: Putting Concern Into Action
Do you know the signs of nursing home abuse? Would you know what to do if you saw them? This blog explores five hypothetical case studies related to nursing home abuse symptoms. As nursing home abuse lawyers, we see tragic instances of nursing home abuse cases every day. With some nursing home residents’ abuse, a…
Read MoreBirth Injuries in Newborns: What You Need To Know
Welcoming a newborn into the world is a moment filled with joy and anticipation for the expectant families. The nursery room is ready, the parents have spent months nesting, and family members have arrived to be part of the celebration. As birth injury lawyers, we see parents robbed of these happy moments all too often…
Read MoreHow to Report Elder Abuse in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide
Elder abuse is a serious and often under reported issue that affects many older adults in Florida. According to the Office for Victims of Crime, about 10% of people over 70 will have experienced some form of abuse this year. This equates to roughly five million instances of elder abuse in the United States every…
Read MoreFlorida Brain Injury Lawyer Answers 10 Common Questions about Brain Injury
Brain injury claims are a special type of personal injury case. Recovering compensation for brain injury victims requires a deep understanding of the multiple ways a traumatic brain injury (or “TBI”) can affect their quality of life. Given the challenges of this type of injury, not every personal injury lawyer is qualified to help brain…
Read MoreCommon Questions for a Florida Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
Cerebral Palsy is not a disease; it is a condition caused most often by medical personnel not providing adequate care to a patient. Cerebral Palsy is not genetic, not bacterial, and not a virus. It is likely the most overlooked type of medical malpractice case. Cerebral, which means Cerebellum, or the brain; Palsy means paralysis,…
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse: Learn the Facts, Recognize the Signs
When their elderly loved ones need expert care, many families turn to nursing homes. Competent nursing homes offer not just housing but also medical assistance, camaraderie, and the respect our elderly loved ones deserve. Many nursing homes are held to similar standards of care as hospitals and other inpatient medical facilities. As more “Baby Boomers”…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
If you suspect a nursing home of abusing or neglecting your elderly family member, you may need a nursing home abuse lawyer. When a nursing home facility fails to care for its residents, your loved one may be exposed to nursing home abuse. MattLaw has outlined several signs of nursing home abuse; not all cases…
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