WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | December 30, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
If a doctor harms a patient, that patient will typically experience emotional distress. In some cases, this distress can be more challenging than the physical injury. Some victims are entitled to financial compensation. But it can be difficult to calculate the value of emotional distress or trauma. Because of this, you should contact a skilled… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | February 17, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
The idea of “consent” comes up frequently in the law. Criminal law, contract law, property law, and personal injury law (tort law) all have situations in which consent can play a part. In tort law, a medical malpractice claim can hinge on consent — or more accurately, it can hinge on informed consent. When health… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | December 31, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Caput succedaneum is the medical term for the swelling of a newborn infant’s scalp immediately after childbirth. When caput succedaneum occurs, it usually occurs from pressure on the baby’s head during delivery. It can occur in both vaginal deliveries and C-sections. During pregnancy, the baby grows inside an amniotic sac. The amniotic sac is filled… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | July 15, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle medical malpractice cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. We trust our doctors and medical provider to provide medical treatment, care, and comfort during a time of great… read more
