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6 Things You Need to Know about Birth Defects

December 28, 2016

December 29th, 2016

According to Healthline, 1 out of 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. To help bring awareness to Birth Defects Prevention Month (January), the attorneys at The Oshman Firm are offering imperative information on what you need to know if you or a loved one is currently pregnant, or considering … Read more

The Poor Pay More for Car Insurance Than Bad Drivers Do

December 14, 2016

By Ted Oshman

December 15th, 2016

New York drivers navigate more risks than other drivers in the country. The demands of busy urban traffic, frequent road construction and crowded interstate highways not to mention the all-seasons weather require drivers to be not only mindful of traffic laws, but also to stay extra alert for sudden hazards. Along with staying safe and … Read more

Benefits of Physical Therapy For Cerebral Palsy

December 1, 2016

By Ted Oshman

December 13th, 2016

Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the communication between the brain and the muscles. Fortunately, emerging neuroscience over the past twenty years has shown that almost any brain can be trained through practice to enhance its ability. Modern physical therapy applications have implemented these new findings to yield amazing outcomes for cerebral palsy patients. … Read more

Maternal Death

November 23, 2016

By Ted Oshman

December 6th, 2016

The birth of a new baby is one of the most monumental events in any family’s timeline. Sadly, that joyful moment can turn into tragedy when a mother dies during labor or after delivering her baby. While some maternal deaths may result from circumstances outside the doctor’s control, in some cases they are the direct … Read more

I Define Me—Steve Alexy

October 27, 2016

By Ted Oshman

November 28th, 2016

When we think of a bodybuilder, what are some of the words that come to mind? Strong, certainly, but also agile, muscular, flexible. The image that accompanies these words is probably something we might see in a fitness magazine or even a classic marble sculpture—an “ideal” body with perfectly symmetrical dimensions and supermodel looks. One … Read more

What Is The “Standard of Care” in Medical Negligence

October 10, 2016

By Ted Oshman

April 5th, 2017

The human body is often predictable. Standard medical procedures are established because of this predictability, but sometimes a person’s unique body presents a variation that poses a challenge to healthcare professionals. As a patient, you expect your physician to know what kind of care you need and how to give it. At the very least, … Read more

Scary Medical Malpractice Case in Massachusetts Leaves 5 Blinded

September 21, 2016

By Ted Oshman

September 21st, 2016

A visit to the doctor involves a tremendous amount of trust. As a patient, you place your trust not only in the physician attending you, but also in the healthcare organization that employs them, the staff that works with them, and the medical suppliers and manufacturers they use. Patients at an eye surgery center discovered … Read more

Summertime Car Heat Dangers in New York

September 1, 2016

By Ted Oshman

September 1st, 2016

Whether you head across town for a block party or out to the country for a weekend getaway, there are endless possibilities for anyone to make a car trip to enjoy New York life. However, it’s important to remember that summertime car trips mean summertime car heat. While hot cars are uncomfortable for adults, they … Read more

I Define Me – Kevin Woolley

August 23, 2016

By Ted Oshman

March 27th, 2018

One of the biggest questions facing parents of children with cerebral palsy is how their child will someday tackle the challenges of cerebral palsy in the workplace. While adults with cerebral palsy do indeed face unique challenges in any job, it is just as possible for those working with cerebral palsy to find a rewarding … Read more

New Technology to Aid at Risk CP Babies

August 11, 2016

By Ted Oshman

September 19th, 2016

Having a baby who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy is no longer the unwelcoming event it used to be. Only twenty or so years ago, babies with cerebral palsy had very few options for therapy. Not only was their life expectancy low, but their anticipated quality of life was fairly bleak, since so few doctors … Read more