Can I Sue the Doctor that Delivered my Baby?
Written by Law Offices Of Gary GreenFor the vast majority of people, childbirth is an easy, trouble-free experience. After experiencing a complication-free pregnancy, few parents-to-be expect to experience problems in the delivery room. Even fewer expect any problems that do arise to be caused by the negligence of the doctor or hospital. Unfortunately, disabilities like cerebral palsy are often caused due to the negligence of hospital employees and medical professionals. If your child is one of the more than 8,000 children who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year, it's important to know that you and your child have rights. In order to protect those rights, you need to contact a medical malpractice attorney at Law Offices of Gary Green right away.
Fight Back against Negligence in the Delivery Room
It seems unthinkable that highly trained professionals in a delivery room could make mistakes that cause conditions like cerebral palsy, but it happens all the time. Injuries that are sustained at birth can have long-running physical, emotional and financial repercussions for children and parents alike. A single medical mistake can significantly alter a child's future. By suing those who are accountable, you will do what it takes to receive compensation. You may also help prevent future incidents from occurring.
Common Mistakes can Cost You and Your Child Dearly
Parents often blame themselves upon learning that their child has cerebral palsy or another disability that was caused by an injury at birth. It's critical to realize, however, that many of the more than 750,000 children and adults who currently suffer from cerebral palsy got their injuries due to the negligence of hospital staff. Mistakes like misreading an ultrasound, not responding quickly enough to fetal distress on a heart monitor and the improper use of delivery instruments like forceps can all result in injuries that cause cerebral palsy.
Has Your Child Been Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy? Here's what to Do
Conditions like cerebral palsy are sometimes diagnosed shortly after delivery. In some cases, they aren't diagnosed until a child is in preschool. If your child has been diagnosed with this type of disability, you need to act quickly to protect your rights. By contacting Law Offices of Gary Green, you can get started on discovering what went wrong and finding out what kind of compensation you are owed. It is important to hold those who are responsible accountable for their actions. Success in court won't lessen the heartache of dealing with this condition, but it could help secure financial compensation that will pay for the ongoing medical expenses that your child will incur throughout his or her lifetime. Call now to get started.
Seat Belt Failure has Serious Consequences
Written by Law Offices Of Gary GreenEvery state in the country has ongoing campaigns about the importance of using seat belts. In many states, you can even get ticketed for not wearing one. According to studies, a considerable percentage of the U.S. population doesn't wear seat belts on a regular basis. Those who do use seat belts each and every time assume that they're going to be safer than those who don't. Unfortunately, things don't always turn out that way. Although it's rare, seat belt failure can and does occur. All too often, seat belts fail due to negligence during the manufacturing process or faulty design. If you've been a victim of seat belt failure, it's critical to protect your rights; Law Offices of Gary Green can help.
Recalls Tell the Tale of Seat Belt Failure
You would think that car manufacturers would go to special lengths to ensure that the seat belts in their vehicles work properly and are designed well. Based on the types of recalls that have been made over the last decade or so, that clearly isn't always true. In 2000, for example, GM and Ford recalled more than 300,000 vehicles due to concerns about seat belts that were unlatching at random. In 2005, GM also recalled more than 425,000 vans whose seat belts weren't latching properly. In short, seat belt design flaws are legitimate causes for concern.
Have You Been the Victim of Seat Belt Failure?
If you were injured in an accident when your seat belt failed in some way, it's important to know that you have rights. At Law Offices of Gary Green, we assist clients like you on a regular basis. Whether the webbing of your seat belt tore, your seat belt became unlatched or your belt's retractor failed, the people who are responsible need to be held accountable for your pain and suffering.
Seat Belt Failure and You
When designed well and used properly, seat belts can be absolute lifesavers. Of the approximately 35,000 people who die in car accidents in the U.S. each year, about 50 percent of them could be saved by buckling up their seat belts. If you do the right thing and use your seat belt whenever you're on the road, you expect to be as protected as possible. By bringing seat belt failure issues to light, you may be able to help others avoid pain, suffering or even death. Contact Law Offices of Gary Green today to get started on your case.
Every year, distracted driving results in thousands of injuries and deaths in the United States. In many cases, texting while driving is to blame. When behind the wheel of a car, it is imperative to stay focused on the road at all times. Unfortunately, cell phones, smartphones, iPhones and other mobile devices are causing drivers to put staying in touch above the safety of others. At Law Offices of Gary Green, we see cases like this all the time, and we're here to stand up for the rights of the victims of people who text while driving.
A Dangerous Distraction
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 16 percent of fatal crashes in the U.S. in 2008 were caused by distracted driving. That total accounts for more than 5,800 deaths. In various surveys, a disturbing number of people admit to texting while driving. There is currently not a national ban on texting while driving, but 35 states have made it a crime. In any event, texting while driving causes drivers to remove their attention from the road. While reading or sending a quick message, lives can change in the blink of an eye.Have You Been Caught Texting?
If you choose to text while driving and are found to be at fault in an accident that resulted in injuries or fatalities, you can expect Law Offices of Gary Green to come after you. We work hard to protect the rights of victims in such cases, so you should be prepared to face serious consequences for your careless actions. Instead of waiting for that to happen, you should put a strict ban on the use of mobile devices while driving. If you have to take your attention away from the road for even one millisecond, you should think twice.Are You a Victim of Texting while Driving?
Have you suffered from injuries in a car accident that was caused by someone who was texting while driving? If so, you need to contact Law Offices of Gary Green right away. It is critical to fight for your rights in these cases, and we assist clients in similar situations all the time. Why should you have to pay for another person's carelessness? You deserve to be compensated for your pain and suffering, and we can help. Don't let another person get away with putting their cell phone use above your safety. Contact Law Offices of Gary Green today.To be included on the National Do Not Call Registry, click on the link below and go to "Register Now":
If you do not have internet access, you may call the National Do Not Call Registry at 1-888-382-1222.
In February of 2008, the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 became law. Telephone numbers placed on the National Do Not Call Registry will remain permanently listed. The Federal Trade Commission will remove disconnected numbers or those that have been re-assigned to other customers. To read more about the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007, click on the link below:
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2008/11/P034305dncreport.pdf
The following calls are not covered under the Act:
- Calls from or on behalf of political organizations, charities and telephone surveyors;
- Calls from companies with whom you have an existing business relationship; and,
- Calls from companies you have given permission to call.
If you believe callers have violated the terms of the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007, you may file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Before filing a complaint, verify your telephone number is on the National Do Not Call Registry and has been listed for at least 31 days. You will need to have the following information available:
- Date of Call; and,
- Phone number or name of the company that called you.
For more facts about telemarketing and common scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission web site at http://www.ftc.gov.
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Written by Law Offices Of Gary GreenMEDICARE and THE PLAIN WRITING ACT of 2010
Written by Law Offices Of Gary GreenWe all know that seatbelts were designed to save lives. Unfortunately, using a seatbelt incorrectly can lead to life threatening injuries or death. The issue we would like to highlight today is the use of lap belts only.
While lap belts are instrumental in preventing an individual from being ejected from a vehicle, when used alone, they can often cause more harm than good. When worn alone, lap belts can cause serious internal injuries during a car crash. When a collision occurs, the seatbelt stops the body from moving forward. With the three point harness system, the force is spread throughout the body. With the lap belt only, the entire force of your body moving forward is directed to one location: your abdomen.
Potential injuries include, but are not limited to the following:
- Liver
- Kidney
- Spleen
- Intestines
- Stomach
- Spinal Cord
In September of 2007 federal law went into effect requiring a three point harness system for all backseat passengers. This still leaves millions of cars traveling the roadways with lap belts only. Several options are available for modifying the seatbelts in older vehicles. If your vehicle has lap belts only, check with your dealer or mechanic for modification options specific to your vehicle.
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