Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of medical disorders that restrict movement and physiological control. The brain damage that causes Cerebral Palsy is sustained during pregnancy or childbirth and may be caused by several factors or complications. Unfortunately, birth injuries resulting in Cerebral Palsy are not uncommon and are often linked to medical malpractice. For example, oxygen deprivation caused by prolonged labor is a leading cause of Cerebral Palsy-related brain injuries. Physicians who fail to perform standard procedures to prevent prolonged labor may be guilty of medical malpractice if brain damage occurs.

Additionally, prolonged bleeding within the infant’s brain can cause brain damage that ultimately results in Cerebral Palsy. If a physician does not properly monitor the newborn or perform customary procedures to prevent additional bleeding of the brain, severe brain injury can result. In such cases, the physician would be guilty of medical malpractice and the victims may be able to receive necessary compensation for their injuries and make sure that these kids can obtain finances to have their medical needs properly cared for. Learn more about filing a birth injury lawsuit.

Concern about the environment has led to new federal, state and local laws regulating emissions, disposal of waste and protecting natural resources. Companies that cause pollution, contaminate groundwater, and otherwise damage the environment and endanger people’s lives can be held responsible for their actions. If it can be determined that a company knew about a potential danger and didn’t take necessary preventative steps, that party may be liable for any resulting injuries or harm done to the environment.

Some examples of negligent practices include:

• Improper disposal of industrial waste
• Chemical spills during transportation
• Toxic chemicals seeping into groundwater
• Emissions and fumes from factories

A class action lawsuit is a type of civil litigation whereby one or more individuals have an attorney file a claim on behalf of themselves and other people who suffered the same injury or loss against one or more parties deemed responsible. Class actions can be brought against the manufacturers of defective products when a number of people are harmed under similar circumstances.

Some common class action areas include:

• Product Liability
• Dangerous Drugs (Vioxx, Etc.)
• Medical Devices
• Crashworthiness
• Hazardous Materials
• Securities Fraud

Accidents like these at construction job sites can often result in serious injuries or death. Accidents can result from defective or collapsing scaffolds and falls off or through roofing structures. Other cases include electrocutions, ladder injuries, and injuries or death from the collapse of floors and walls.

A construction management company or general contractor is required to provide a reasonably safe workplace which requires it to warn of dangers on site, hire competent contractors and employees who will work safely and initiate, supervise and coordinate the work being performed by all contractors on site.
Construction site accidents often involve defective machinery or equipment including scaffolding, formwork, cranes, power tools, hoists, conveyors, ladders, tractors and forklifts.
Construction workers represent 7% of the work force yet account for 20% of all fatalities in industrial accidents according the US Department of Labor. One third of all fatalities result from falls from elevation. If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury due to a construction accident you may have legal rights.

When a family member dies as a result of the negligent or wrongful act of another, the family members may be compensated for the financial and emotional damages they sustain as a result. Common cases that involve wrongful death result in pain and suffering, birth injury and brain injury. If you believe you may have been affected by wrongful or preventable death you also may have legal rights.