Inadequate care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) happens when a medical professional's actions—or failure to act—fall below the accepted medical standard of care, directly causing a baby's injury or death. This includes delayed diagnosis of a condition, medication errors, or failure to monitor oxygen levels, which leads to permanent brain damage like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Proving that a specific ...
A hospital’s legal duty to a patient continues through the discharge process. When a hospital fails to ensure a safe transition from their care—by providing incorrect medication, unclear instructions, or discharging you too soon—and you suffer harm as a result, this may be a case of medical negligence. Proving that the harm was a direct result of a flawed discharge process is challenging, as hospitals and their insuranc...
Experiencing an accident is always stressful, but when it involves a public entity, the process of seeking justice and fair compensation can feel especially daunting. Whether you were injured because of poorly maintained public property, a negligent government employee, or hazardous conditions on public premises, it’s important to know you have rights. You can take action to hold public entities accountable by filing a perso...