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Sept. 26, 2019

The fast-paced environment in Michigan hospital emergency departments may seem chaotic, but hospitals have protocols in place to make sure that patients receive the care they need.

Sept. 10, 2019

During labor and delivery, your doctor should know what risk factors and symptoms may indicate that your baby could be suffering from a lack of oxygen. In Michigan, we at Ratton Law Group PC understand that many birth injuries are preventable, and every health care provider involved in labor and delivery has a duty to prevent them.

Aug. 24, 2019

Every day, an alarming number of people are injured as a result of hospital negligence. However, there are many other consequences that arise as a result of mistreatment in hospitals, such as the loss of life, financial hardships, mental trauma and even problems in one’s job or marriage.

Aug. 9, 2019

According to March of Dimes, preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure. Most women develop it after the 20th week of pregnancy, though some do not develop it until after giving birth.

July 30, 2019

When the weather gets hot in Michigan, many people do not hesitate to go for a swim to cool off. Whether you are swimming in a pool or another body of water, you probably have heard of water safety and how to protect yourself and others from drowning.

July 27, 2019

Most Michigan parents hope their babies are born healthy. Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle coordination and movement.

July 24, 2019

The labor and delivery process is nothing short of a miracle, but if everything does not go according to plan, it could be fraught with complications. Some complications occur when the baby stays in the birth canal for too long.

July 22, 2019

When you have to get a medical procedure done, you would expect the doctor to speak with you about what to expect. This includes explaining to you the risks of the procedure.

July 10, 2019

Medical negligence can lead to serious, life-threatening injuries. If you or your loved one suffers injuries or worse at the hands of medical professionals in Michigan, there are options available to you.

July 10, 2019

Hospital negligence takes on many different forms, whether someone suffers as a result of medication that they took or because they were not given the proper care that they deserved while they were trying to recover from an operation.