When the joyous occasion of welcoming a new child into the family is interrupted by the harsh reality of a Michigan birth injury, many questions immediately arise, including:
- How did this happen?
- Is there something wrong with my child?
- Who caused the injury?
- Could it have been prevented?
- What do I do now?
Doctors or nurses who take the wrong action, or no action at all, can cause serious injuries that have long-term implications for your family.
Some of the most common medical causes of Michigan birth injuries include:
- Failure to timely perform a C-section;
- Failure to prevent premature birth;
- Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors.
If your family has been victimized by one of these mistakes, and you believe that the injury to your child was caused or could have been prevented by a doctor or nurse, then you need to call a Michigan birth injury attorney as soon as possible.
Call the Michigan birth injury lawyers of The Thurswell Law Firm who, since 1968, have obtained millions of dollars for children who were the victims of medical malpractice. Call today at (866) 354-5544 to learn more about your legal rights. You can schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys to gain valuable information about your case.
As hard as it is to believe, some surgeries are performed on the wrong side of the patient's body. These mistakes, clear instances of Michigan medical malpractice, can lead to serious injuries and even loss of life.
Michigan wrong side surgery occurs as the result of the negligence of the doctors and nurses in charge of the procedure. These can include:
- Misunderstanding a patient's symptoms;
- Mislabeling surgery diagrams;
- Confusion in the operating room;
- Lack of attention/focus.
Michigan wrong side surgery can lead to serious complications. Not only is the original problem that required surgery not fixed, but it creates more problems to deal with as well. Extra surgery to reverse the original procedure, as well as perform the intended one, is likely required.
The costs of these additional procedures can add up quickly. If you are the victim of this negligence, you may face:
- Thousands of dollars in medical bills
- Extra recovery time and physical therapy
- Permanent scarring and damage
- Extended absence from work
- Added pain and emotional suffering
Because wrong side surgery is almost always the responsibility of negligent medical professionals, you likely have the legal right to earn compensation for costs related to the incident. Contact a Michigan medical malpractice lawyer for more information.
Call the Michigan medical malpractice attorneys of the Thurswell Law Firm today at (866) 354-5544 to schedule a free consultation about the details of your case.
Most people know that drunk driving is a dangerous and foolish act. However, many do not know just how damaging it can be. Sadly, all of the following statistics about drunk driving are TRUE:
- Over 10,000 people die each year in alcohol-related car accidents in the U.S.
- One person is killed every 50 minutes in a drunk driving accident.
- One person is injured in a drunk driving accident every minute.
- One in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime.
- The average drunk driver has been drunk 87 times before being caught.
The very real lesson here is that drunk driving can lead to serious injuries and, in many cases, loss of life. You should never drink and drive, and you should talk to your kids about the dangers of drunk driving.
If you or a family member has been injured or even killed by a negligent drunk driver, then you face a harsh and difficult reality. The victims of Michigan drunk driving wrongful death accidents go beyond those that have been killed. The people left behind after fatal drunk driving accidents have to deal with many hardships, including:
- Emotional pain and suffering
- Funeral costs
- Medical bills and permanent losses
- Lost wages
- And more
Call the Michigan wrongful death attorneys at The Thurswell Law Firm if a loved one was a victim of a drunk driving accident. There is no reason that you should have to suffer the consequences of someone else's negligent behavior.
You can contact the Michigan wrongful death lawyers of The Thurswell Law Firm by calling toll free at (866) 354-5544. Schedule a free consultation about the details of your case, and gain invaluable advice about how to proceed. Do not delay any longer. Call us today!
You have probably heard that if you are disabled before retirement age and can no longer work, then Social Security will help you with the necessary bills and payments for living a normal life.
What you may not know, however, is that Social Security has a very narrow definition of "disability." In essence, it only considers you disabled if your condition is full and permanent. The conditions do not apply if your disability is partial or temporary.
To comply with the Social Security's definition of disability, you must meet ALL THREE of the following conditions:
- You cannot do work that you did before.
- You cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s).
- Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.
If you believe that you meet these conditions but are still not receiving payments, or your payments have stopped unexpectedly, then you need to seek out the help of a Michigan Social Security disability attorney as soon as possible.
These cases can be very complex, and even if the government will eventually offer you benefits, it is under tight financial restrictions. The government will make you jump through countless complex hoops of paperwork just to get what you deserve. You need an experienced lawyer to guide you through the process.
To speak with a Michigan Social Security disability lawyer, call toll-free at (866) 354-5544 and schedule a free consultation today.
The Thurswell Law Firm has been serving clients just like you in the state of Michigan since 1968. We have the necessary experience to make the government recognize your legal rights. We will work hard to help you earn the benefits that you deserve.
Gerald Thurswell, founder of The Thurswell Law Firm, has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers in "The Top 100 Trial Lawyers" for the state of Michigan. Attorneys are considered for membership in The National Trial Lawyers top 100 list based on superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile in the Trial Lawyer community.
Having a baby can be one of the most exciting moments in life. However, you never expect to hear that your baby has suffered a birth injury.
A birth injury is an injury that occurs to the baby as a result of a doctor's negligent actions or inactions either during pregnancy, the delivery process or following the birth of the baby.
Birth injuries happen at a rate of about seven in every 1,000 births. If your child, or the child of someone you love, has suffered a birth injury, such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, developmental delays, hydrocephalus or premature birth, call the Thurswell Law Firm today toll free at 1.866.354.5544 to discuss your legal rights. There is no fee unless we collect money for you.
Automobile accidents happen every day. More so now during the winter months, when driving conditions are made worse by snow and ice. Some accidents only produce minor injuries; a scratch or a bruise, maybe some damage to your car. Others, unfortunately, cause severe injuries, and can even be deadly.
Regardless of who was at fault, those who are insured are entitled to receive first-party benefits, which includes payment for medical expenses, replacement services, attendant care, and lost wages. If the accident was caused by someone else, you may also be able to receive money for pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one has been in an automobile accident – whether it involves a car, truck, bus, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian – you should call an experienced attorney immediately. The Thurswell Law Firm has been recovering monetary damages for those who have been injured in automobile accidents since 1968. Call us toll free at 1.866.354.5544.
