Kidinjury Law Blog Page 7

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1. November 1, 2011 Child Injury - Product Liability - Dangerous Drugs

   Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Children

   Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are life-threatening conditions sometimes caused by a drug reaction, even to children's motrin.

2. October 31, 2011 Child Sexual Abuse Litigation

   Child Sexual Abuse – Holding Predators Accountable

   Sexual assaults on children often go unreported until the statute of limitations has expired. Civil litigation is one way to hold abusers accountable.

3. October 28, 2011 Birth Injuries

   Childbirth Injury – Shoulder Dystocia

   Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency your doctor or midwife must manage properly. The permanent injuries that can result when it is not.

4. October 27, 2011 Child Medical Malpractice

   Injury to Child – Sepsis and Brain, Kidney, Lung, & Heart Damage

   Sepsis is a toxic response to an infection. If not diagnosed right away, it can cause irreversible damage to a child's brain, kidneys, lungs and heart.

5. October 26, 2011 Birth Injuries

   Childbirth Injury – Prolapsed Cord

   A prolapsed umbilical cord can reduce or stop blood flow to your baby and lead to brain injury or death. Your doctor or midwife must manage it immediately.

6. October 25, 2011 Child Day Care Injury

   Child Injury – Fall at Day Care – Failure to Keep Playground Surfacing Well-Maintained

   Safe playground surfaces should have at least 12 inches of wood chips, mulch, sand, or pea gravel, or mats of rubber or similar material.

7. October 24, 2011 Birth Injuries

   Car Accident – Placental Abruption

   Placental abruption can harm mother and baby. Injury to the uterus, commonly a car accident or fall, can cause this emergency condition.

8. October 21, 2011 Birth Injuries

   Childbirth Injury – Hypoxic-Anoxic Brain Injury

   How a hypoxic/anoxic brain injury can happen during labor, and why fetal monitoring strips become vital evidence when there is birth malpractice.

9. October 20, 2011 Child Injury - School Bus Accidents

   Over 100,000 Motorists Every Day Pass A Stopped School Bus?

   Over 100,000 motorists each day pass a stopped school bus. There is no excuse for it, and those who endanger our children need be held accountable.

10. October 19, 2011 Child Burn Injury

    Hot Water Burns And Your Child

    At an apartment complex, hotel/motel or housing project, the property manager controls hot water temperature. What to ask to protect your child.