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When Minor Head Injuries Become Fatal

When Minor Head Injuries Become Fatal

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

Even the most minor head injuries can be fatal under certain circumstances. Unfortunately, these fatalities are difficult to prevent. Why? Because victims have no idea how badly they have been hurt until it is far too late. Their loved ones are equally unaware of these injuries, and they are forced to watch their family… Read More »

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New Blood Test Could Help Detect TBIs in Minutes

New Blood Test Could Help Detect TBIs in Minutes

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

Detecting TBIs early could be the key to positive outcomes for injured victims. One of the biggest issues with these injuries is that victims are often completely unaware of their true long-term consequences. Some are even unaware of their own injuries – dismissing it as a slight knock on the head that requires no… Read More »

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Do I Need Surgery for My Head Injury?

Do I Need Surgery for My Head Injury?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

Sometimes, surgery is required to treat head injuries. Contrary to popular belief, this treatment option is not just reserved for head injuries involving high levels of trauma. Even a slight knock to the head could cause a brain bleed, and the only way to address this issue might be surgical intervention. How do you… Read More »

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Medical Malpractice Cases in California are Becoming Increasingly Alarming

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

Few things are more disconcerting than a negligent doctor with a history of misconduct. The most alarming thing about this situation is that many patients never really know how trustworthy their doctors are. They are asked to simply take a leap of faith and hope for the best, not knowing whether certain medical professionals… Read More »

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Suing for Injuries After Taking HIV Drugs

Suing for Injuries After Taking HIV Drugs

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

In recent years, serious concerns have been raised about the safety of certain prescription drugs. Perhaps the most obvious example is the opioid epidemic, which swept through many neighborhoods in California. Numerous victims had their lives irrevocably altered by opioid addictions, with many losing their lives to drug overdoses. Many others spiraled into a… Read More »

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American Ambulance Sued in Fresno

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

A family has received a considerable settlement from American Ambulance after filing a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of an injured father. This victim’s life has been permanently altered due to injuries sustained while traveling aboard an ambulance in Fresno County back in 2018. Although this is a notable victory and a massive story… Read More »

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What Does Nursing Home Abuse Actually Look Like in San Jose?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

We all know that nursing home abuse is wrong. In fact, abusing and neglecting our elder generation is one of the most egregious crimes anyone can commit. But how do we actually spot this issue? What kinds of signs should we be looking out for, and what kinds of measures are in place to… Read More »

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How Complicated Can This Fresno Medical Malpractice Case Become?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

While lying on the operating table, a man who was 70 years old at the time started to bleed. Doctors spent hours trying to stop the bleeding, but the condition starved the patient’s brain of oxygen and he slipped into a permanent coma. Now, the man’s family has filed a medical malpractice case against… Read More »

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Are Surgery Centers Causing Preventable Patient Deaths?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

Has a doctor ever recommended that you go to a surgery center to handle a simple surgery? These centers often seem like the way to go, providing convenient service and cost savings, but are these centers the best place for you to get medical care? Recent reports are leveling serious claims against these surgery… Read More »

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Did a Hospital Tried to Harvest Organs of a Patient Who Was Still Alive?

By Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. |

Healthcare can be complicated. For this reason, some medical mistakes are excusable. Most of us with no medical training are nonetheless able to understand that things can go wrong and mistakes can be made even when doctors and nurses are working as diligently as possible. Conversely, there are medical malpractice cases displaying so much… Read More »

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