New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses Decision Regarding Pitocin and Compressive Cerebral Ischemic Encephalopathy
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The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a trial court decision excluding the Compressive Cerebral Ischemic Encephalopathy theory of causation. Cerebral Ischemic Encephalopathy is a head compression that can result from the mismanagement of Pitocin during induction or augmentation. The medical malpractice and birth injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo discuss the…
SPBMCC Partner Elizabeth Montesano Obtains Substantial Settlement for Medical Malpractice Victim
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Firm Partner Elizabeth Montesano recently represented the family of a man who died as a result of mistreated diverticulitis. Ms. Montesano helped obtain $17.25 million for the decedent’s family in the ensuing medical malpractice case. Patient in Medical Malpractice Case was Mistreated for His Chronic Diverticulitis In December 2014, the decedent consulted with a colorectal…
When Preventative Operations Cause Unintended Problems
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Medical procedures intended to benefit a patient can sometimes cause more problems than they solve, if not properly administered. Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. (SPBMC) represented a woman in her mid-40s who suffered tremendous pain and suffering – and endured multiple operations – as a result of medical negligence and a surgery…