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Travel during the holidays to see family and loved ones is one of the many things that we look forward to during the holidays. Most of these travelers will go by vehicle to see friends and loved ones both close and far. As a result, the roads will be busier than normal around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although Little Rock may see little snow during the winter, we can still get rain, sleet, and sometimes fog. Consequently, the holiday season is one of the most dangerous times to travel.

Cerebral palsy is actually a group of disorders characterized by a loss of muscle control and nerve function. Cerebral palsy is sometimes caused by abnormal brain development of the fetus during pregnancy, but it can also be the result of brain injuries sustained early in life.

Sadly, medical malpractice is too often the case of such brain injuries. Examples of medical errors that could lead to cerebral palsy include:

Even if you follow boating safety protocols, exercise good judgment on the water, and are considerate of other boaters, boating accidents can still happen.

While not all boating accidents involve personal injury or extensive property damage, it’s important to remember that there are certain conditions under which boaters are obligated to report accidents. When you’re unsure, it’s best to err on the side of caution.

Although some birth injuries occur without fault, others are preventable and can be the result of medical malpractice.

Among the most common types of birth injuries in medical malpractice lawsuits are:

• Brain damage
• Broken bones
• Cerebral palsy
• Erb’s palsy

Medical errors can cause harm outright or exacerbate the severity of existing problems during birth. Common causes of birth injuries include:

Establishing medical malpractice is a challenging process that involves proving a doctor, nurse, hospital or caretaker owed you a standard of care and breached that standard of care, causing you harm via negligence or a malicious act.

A successful medical malpractice case must prove: