Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Update

(Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy " Birth Injury Blog)
Last year I posted a news clip about a two year old with cerebral palsy that underwent cord blood stem cell therapy. This is an update of her progress. She is doing great!! Here is a link to my post last year featuring Chloe right after receiving stem cell treatment. For a more in-depth discussion regarding stem cells and cerebral palsy please see my previous posts by using the search feature on my blog.
July 2, 2009 08:57 am
... that a priest molested him while he served as a St. Norbert Church altar boy in the 90's. The name of the plaintiff has not been revealed--he is called John DC Doe in his Orange County, California civil complaint--but his personal injury attorney says that his client's alleged abuser is Monsignor Sinon Falvey. Falvey was at St. Norbert's from 1976 to 1989. The plaintiff's California clergy abuse lawyer says that ...
July 1, 2009 04:21 pm

More On Being First To File

(Baltimore Injury Lawyer Blog)
... to the client in being first to file a lawsuit. I was talking specifically about the litigation that has already commenced as a result of the recent DC Metro train crash. A few points have been raised by other folks that I think are interesting. ... remote likelihood of settment in any case involving WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority). Because of this, many attorneys with experience in litigating against WMATA think filing suit quickly is the best way to make a recovery for the ...
July 1, 2009 08:17 am

Vitalstim Therapy and Cerebral Palsy

(Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy " Birth Injury Blog)
Originally used to assist in regaining swallowing function in stroke victims, the Vital Stim is now being used to help individuals with cerebral palsy. Vitalstim is a noninvasive treatment used to improve speech and swallowing in patients with cp. It works by sending a small electoral current or neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to stimulate muscles. Here is a link to an article and a short video about an 8 year old with cerebral palsy that is benefiting from Vitalstim. The video ...
June 30, 2009 07:12 pm

Michigan Man Killed in Utah Car Accident

(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... complete recovery for his injuries. It is hard to imagine what the last week has been like for the family. I was recently at a conference in Washington DC with a fellow car and truck accident lawyer from Salt Lake City, Utah. He described to me the number of accidents ... our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will ...
June 30, 2009 01:49 pm

Metro Train Accident and Client Solicitation

(New York Personal Injury Law Blog)
... (see here, here, here, and here). The point was to discuss New York's attorney anti-solicitation rules, and see if they were effective by comparing the ... and then started hustling lawyers to advertise on it. There is no indication that Reagan is even an attorney. So what does this mean? For those lawyers that retain Reagan to act as their agent to ... us with his own solicitations for his site yet, or because New York attorneys, under stricter ethics rules than those in other states, have learned to ...
June 29, 2009 11:34 pm

Judicial face-off in court

(First Impressions)
... -son reunion request after social workers had said the father wouldn't sign a "safety plan," requiring in-home visits by the DCS and an agreement for them to attend family counseling. Judge Gotsch issued his order after the custody-seeking man filed a writ of habeas corpus petition. A local DCS official and a foster parent have also been summoned. Attorneys are debating whether Judge Gotsch has authority to order Judge Nemeth into court, but the writ does include language that ...
June 29, 2009 12:39 pm
A recent Boston subway crash injured 50 people. Fortunately, no one was killed, but the MBTA accident did raise questions about cell phone use among MBTA drivers and train conductors. However, in Washington, DC last week, a commuter rail accident killed nine people in what officials are calling the worst commuter rail accident in the city's history. That brings the Metro's death toll up to 17 people since the Metro opened, according to the Baltimore Sun. Investigators say emergency brakes were ...
June 29, 2009 09:27 am

Cerebral Palsy and Umbilical Cord blood Stem Cells

(Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy " Birth Injury Blog)
With the recent developments in cord blood stem cell treatments for children with cerebral palsy and other conditions many parents are looking into storing their child's cord blood. The following video is an interview with Cord Blood America's CEO. Topics include price, uses, storage and the future of stem cells.
June 28, 2009 03:52 pm

Placental Abruption and Cerebral Palsy

(Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy " Birth Injury Blog)
A placental abruption occurs when the placenta separates from the uterine wall. This can put both the mother and child at great risk. If a placental abruption occurs the child may be deprived of oxygen. This depravation can lead to brain damage and cerebral palsy. Below is an excellent video discussing risk factors, causes and treatments of a placental abruption. For a more in-depth discussion on placental abruptions please see my previous post by typing "placental abruption" in the search box ...
June 26, 2009 06:21 pm

DC Metro Lawsuits Filed Too Soon?

(Maryland Injury and Disability Law)
... thrown out before it even gets to the jury stage. We are bringing this up because there have been some local attorneys who have already filed lawsuits against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority on behalf of a few of the injury victims ... representing some of the victims of the Red Line Metro Crash, and while we have no doubt that the other attorneys are fully committed to getting the best possible results for their clients, we are advising patience for ours. We believe that we will ...
June 26, 2009 12:10 pm

What if Metro Accident Were In Maryland?

(Maryland Injury and Disability Law)
... 's Red Line on Monday. With the death toll at nine, and with 80 people injured, it's the worst accident that DC transit has ever seen. There seems to be a lot of stories involving fate with this crash. We have heard stories ... train might have saved their lives. An event like this brings home the random uncertainty of daily existence, which, as accident attorneys, we are reminded of on a daily basis. One random element of the crash was its location. The two cars collided just outside of the Fort ...
June 26, 2009 06:36 am

Gestational Diabetes - Cerebral Palsy & Erb's Palsy

(Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy " Birth Injury Blog)
The following video discusses gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes brought on by pregnancy. The video's topics include testing, prevention, treatment and outcomes for mothers with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can cause the fetus growing larger than recommended for a vaginal delivery. If this occurs shoulder dystocia, a situation where the child's shoulder gets stuck in the birth canal, may occur. When shoulder dystocia occurs the child may suffer damage ...
June 24, 2009 06:37 pm
... I noted in this post, a big event this afternoon in DC took place under the heading ""Rethinking Federal Sentencing Policy: 25th Anniversary of the Sentencing Reform Act." Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the event, and ... for a new conviction. The current federal sentencing system continues to be a target for criticism from judges, academics, and attorneys across our nation. These criticisms range from concerns about mandatory minimums to the use of acquitted conduct in sentencing decisions. ...
June 24, 2009 03:59 pm
... as well as from the government agencies that are sometimes liable for causing or allowing train accidents to happen. The deadly DC train accident occurred during rush hour on Monday, when one train slammed into another train. Investigators have ... sifting through the rubble for clues as to what caused the fatal wreck that officials are calling the worst commuter rail crash in the DC Metro's history. Track conditions, train maintenance, operator experience, as well as what operator Jeanice McMillan ...
June 24, 2009 03:41 pm
... says that investigators are examining whether McMillan was tired, having health issues, or was talking on a cell phone or text messaging when the DC train accident happened. Based on the current information and evidence that is available, experts say that the train crash may ... ' condition. Search, recovery, and investigation efforts are seriously affecting travel from the Maryland suburbs to downtown Washington DC. Toll rises to 9 in D.C. rail crash, The Baltimore Sun, June 24, 2009 Train Operator ...
June 24, 2009 12:02 pm

Meet the Interns

(Above the Law)
... media world. Lord knows they're hiring. I have worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., in the New York and London offices of a V20 firm (TTT, of course), and at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. I went to Columbia University for undergrad. I currently live in Los Angeles, where I can often ... the Governor in Des Moines, IA (this was back in the Tom Vilsack days), The Century Foundation in Washington, DC, and The College Board in New York, NY. I've also done some ...
June 23, 2009 01:50 pm
The members of Dangerous Communication Device (Williams & Connolly), celebrating their victory. Last night we reported on the Battle of the Law Firm Bands, held last week in Washington, DC. The evening raised over $80,000 for Gifts for the Homeless, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization supported by the city's legal community to help the homeless. Eleven bands competed, and one was victorious: Dangerous Communication Device, from Williams & Connolly. They won by raising more money ...
June 23, 2009 12:01 pm

WMATA Metro Accident Kills Many, Injures More

(DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog)
... rail service and bus service in the Washington-DC area. When system failures and operator errors cause serious injuries, those that have been harmed need to retain an attorney who is an expert in both handling personal injury matters ... reasons. A lawyer must thoroughly investigate all potential causes of the incident in order to properly advance a claim. The attorney chosen by a victim must be keenly familiar with the standard operating procedures of WMATA. Without this institutional knowledge, ...
June 23, 2009 11:57 am
Yesterday's commuter train collision in D.C. killed at least six people and resulted in the personal injury of scores of others. Cars of both trains were ripped open and smashed together in the worst train accident in the Metro system's history. To read more about the devastating train crash.
June 23, 2009 11:38 am
 
 

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