It is an unfortunate reality that drunk drivers cause a disproportionate number of the vehicle accidents in the United States. Their carelessness leads to over 10,000 deaths each year and tens of thousands of injuries. It is critical that drunk drivers be held...
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Almost $8 million awarded in medical malpractice lawsuit
The spine is an incredibly important part of the human anatomy. An injury to it can often have catastrophic consequences for victims in Rhode Island and across the country. Often, those suffering from such an injury may not realize the severity, assuming they may have...
Doctor error during abortion led to patient’s death
Doctors are human, and while most patients in Rhode Island expect that their physicians — regardless of the procedure being formed — will meet the accepted standard of care, they also expect that, if a mistake occurs, appropriate action will be taken to correct it....
Woman awarded over $24 million in medical malpractice case
For most families in Rhode Island, the birth of a child is a time of celebration and happiness. Unfortunately, the aftermath of delivery turned into a nightmare for one family in another state. A medical malpractice lawsuit filed against the hospital as a result of...
Doctor faces medical malpractice case in man’s death
Did one doctor’s pending legal case lead him to fail in his care to another patient? That is the allegation of one recent medical malpractice lawsuit. A physician is facing charges of medical negligence, as is the hospital he worked for and the group who owned the...
Birth injury for baby gouged by hook
For one family, the delivery of their newborn child came with an upsetting revelation. Their child suffered a birth injury due to the use of an amniotic hook during the delivery. After the birth, the child was rushed off and suffered some complications immediately...
Erb’s palsy can leave lasting disability
A parent wants to protect and nurture her child from the moment the child comes into the world. When the child suffers an injury at birth, the parent can feel distress. An injury such as Erb’s palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Palsy, can leave permanent damage and...
Will Rhode Island Lyme disease program cause pharmacist error?
Lyme disease is an illness caused by a bacteria carried by ticks. The disease can cause severe headaches, neck stiffness, arthritis, joint pain, facial palsy and problems with short-term memory. Rhode Island is one of 14 states with Lyme Disease-carrying ticks and is...
Examining the different types of pelvises
There are many things that an expectant mother in Providence County can do to help avoid the potential of delivery complications, such as maintaining a healthy weight or taking prenatal vitamins. However, there are also certain factors beyond a mother’s control that...
Reviewing the pros and cons of implantable drug delivery systems
If you are required to take a medication to combat a chronic condition, then you may know full well the issues that can arise from persistent prescription drug use. Many of the Providence County residents that we here at DeLuca and Associates Ltd have worked with in...