Medical

Waterbury Jury Grants $14.4 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Collapsed Imaging Table

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WATERBURY, Connecticut – In a significant victory for the plaintiffs, attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell have successfully secured a $14.4 million award in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The case involved an incident where an imaging table collapsed, causing severe injuries to the plaintiff and necessitating multiple surgeries. The trial concluded on Friday, as a Waterbury jury determined that James Griswold and his wife Diana Griswold should receive a total of $9 million in compensation. Of this amount, James Griswold was awarded $3 million in economic damages and an additional $4 million for the pain … Read more

New Study Finds Medical Marijuana Legislation Improves Mental Health for Intended Users

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Washington, D.C. – A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Basel has found that the approval of medical marijuana has had little impact on the mental health of the general population in the United States. However, the legalization of cannabis for therapeutic purposes has shown benefits for those who require it. The study aimed to determine the effects of medical cannabis legislation on the well-being of specific groups and its therapeutic value. Since the mid-1990s, most states in the U.S. have made access to marijuana easier, either through medical clearance or the … Read more

Detroit Mother and Son Awarded $120 Million in Landmark Medical Malpractice Case Over Delayed Caesarean Section

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DETROIT, Michigan – In a groundbreaking medical malpractice case, a Wayne County jury has awarded a Detroit mother and her 13-year-old son a staggering $120 million. The verdict comes after a four-week trial that examined the devastating consequences of a delayed caesarean section. The child, named K’Jon, suffered severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays as a result. The lawsuit, filed in December 2020 in Wayne County Circuit Court, accused an obstetrician and four nurses from Henry Ford Health Systems of negligence in their care of Kirsten Drake and her unborn baby back in … Read more

Landmark Verdict: University of Chicago Medical Center Ordered to Pay $14 Million After Catastrophic Birth Incident

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CHICAGO — A jury has awarded a $14 million verdict to a family after a birth incident at the University of Chicago Medical Center resulted in harm to their child. The incident, which occurred at the renowned medical facility, has prompted concerns about the safety and accountability of the hospital. The case revolves around a birth incident where negligence on the part of the medical staff led to severe and lasting damages to the newborn. The child suffered brain damage due to oxygen deprivation during the delivery process, causing long-term disabilities and requiring ongoing medical … Read more