The gallbladder is a small organ underneath the liver that stores bile, or the liquid produced in the liver that helps digest fats.[i] The gallbladder releases the bile into the small intestine to help break down fats so they can be absorbed and used by the body.[ii]...
Heart Attacks and Medical Malpractice
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. A Myocardial Infarction (MI), commonly known as a “Heart Attack”, occurs when the blood flow to the heart muscle is cut off and a part of the heart muscle does not get enough...
Still Birth and Fetal Demise
A still birth occurs when a mother loses her baby between the 20th week of pregnancy and birth. Still births can be caused by complications of pregnancy or birth such as: Preeclampsia – when an expectant mother develops high blood pressure during her pregnancy....
Boating Accidents in Florida
With its year-round warm weather, Florida is one of the most popular places for boating in the country. Unfortunately, Florida also has a higher amount of boating accidents per year than any other state in the United States. Boating accidents are often caused by...
Strokes
Unfortunately, strokes are rather common. While certain risk factors can make people more likely to have strokes, a stroke can happen to anyone at any age. There are three main types of strokes: Ischemic Stroke Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke. ...
Retained Foreign Objects – Medical Negligence
A retained foreign object is a surgical instrument that is accidentally left inside of the patient’s body during surgery. These can include surgical instruments such as forceps or scalpels, clamps, needles, screws, sponges or anything else used by the surgeon during...
Pulmonary Embolism
A Pulmonary Embolism occurs when one of the pulmonary arteries in the lung becomes blocked by a blood clot.[i] A common cause of pulmonary embolisms is deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in another part of...
Jaundice in Newborns
Jaundice is a common condition in newborns where the baby’s skin and the white part of their eyes appear yellow. For some babies, Jaundice will go away on its own; but for other babies, treatment is necessary and without treatment there could be serious health...
Common Birth Injuries
A birth injury is an injury that occurs during labor and delivery. These injuries can be caused by oxygen deprivation or trauma. The consequences of birth related injuries are often catastrophic and can affect the parents and the child profoundly for the rest of...
