September 24, 2007

Alabama Wrongful Death Rules

In Alabama, a two-year statute of limitations applies to wrongful-death actions alleging medical malpractice. This means that you are barred from seeking remedy if you have not filed a claim within two years of the injury. So if a doctor kills your husband by negligently performing some kind of procedure, you have two years from the date of death to file a claim or you can no longer recover for the loss. You should immediately seek out an attorney who focuses their practice on wrongful death, personal injury and/or medical malpractice, if you or someone you know, is involved in a situation where a doctor causes the death of a loved one.

September 24, 2007

Birth Trauma Resources

Nice resource published by WebMD detailing different kinds of birth injuries and their causes. Injuries to an infant that occur from mechanical forces(i.e. compression or traction), are categorized as birth trauma. Significant birth injury continues to plague our society and occurs 6-8 times per 1,000 births. A child's birth should be a happy and glorious time for families. My sympathies go out to anyone who has suffered from this kind tragedy.