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As of the date of this writing, doctors are not certain. The answer appears to be a definite “maybe.” At least two significant studies report that branch chain amino acids (BCAA) have positive effects on humans and animals who suffer a traumatic brain injury. This BCAAs may one day prove to be effective at restoring…
Early brain injuries have not been shown to cause ADHD. However, child victims of brain injury in early childhood are 90 percent more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD later. With such a high correlation, many people think that brain injuries do cause ADHD, but in this case, the correlation does not indicate that brain…
Not if the facility is in Florida, you can’t. Only the State of Florida can sue the daycare facility in that situation because Florida courts have ruled that Florida law does not provide a private right of action for such injuries. Section 415.504 of Florida Statutes mandates that certain people and entities like daycare providers,…
This tragic death (also called fetal demise) was likely preventable. The standard of care doctors must adhere to when presented with a pregnant woman who has suffered a trauma or fall is to at least monitor them for a minimum of 4 hours. In addition, when an expectant mother reports decreased fetal movement, doctors should…
If the hospital failed to notify you that it participates in the program, then you can take them to court. However, by taking the hospital to court, Florida law states that you give up your option to apply for benefits under the NICA plan. You have the choice of doing one or the other not…
The five leading causes of newborn deaths in the United States are: Premature birth or low birth weight Birth defects Complications experienced by the mother during pregnancy Newborn respiratory distress syndrome Complications of the umbilical cord or placenta The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calculated the newborn mortality rates experienced by mothers of each…
Unfortunately playground injuries to children are not uncommon. While oftentimes playground injuries are innocent accidents, defective equipment or inappropriate safety devices are also sometimes to blame. In addition, negligent supervision at a childcare facility can be responsible. Different legal standards apply depending on the various settings in which such child injuries occur. For example, the…
Any interested party can do so. You do not have to be the injured child’s mother or father. You can be a relative of almost any degree. You can even be a family friend or some other non-related adult who is responsible and has a connection to the injured child. Before you can bring a…
It can. Usually, insurance companies retain the right to be reimbursed for the expenses it paid toward your child’s medical care if your child receives any money from a lawsuit claiming that your child’s injuries were the fault of another whether from negligent, reckless or intentional acts. Your attorney should tell you about this. Your…
Motorcycle accidents occur as a result of many different reasons. Some of these include distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, motorcycle lane splitting, vehicles making left-hand turns, and intersection collisions. If the accident that caused your injuries was due to another person’s negligence or fault, you might be able to recover the full compensation for your…