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In late April 2017, Jimmy Kimmel and his wife welcomed a newborn baby boy into the world named Billy. While the birth went well, within a few hours, Billy began changing colors, and ultimately required emergency surgery to treat a condition called tetralogy of Fallot. Thankfully, Billy is OK, although he is now one of the millions of Americans who[...]

On April 21, 2017, Jimmy Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney, gave birth to their son, Billy. While everything originally seemed fine, within hours of Billy’s birth, something was clearly wrong, and the parents were informed that their infant needed to undergo emergency heart surgery. Emergency Heart Surgery Required to Save Baby Billy’s Life Within a few hours of being born, nurses[...]

As reported by Philly.com, in late April 2017, the case of a Cinnaminson woman who filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson came to an end, with a jury verdict of $20 million in the woman’s favor. The woman, 56-year-old Peggy Engleman, originally filed suit against the company known for its baby and bath products due to defects in the[...]

  Reprinted with permission of the American Association for Justice® (May 2017) Copyright © 2017 American Association for Justice®, Formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA®) The first quarter of 2017 has been a very active time for mass tort practitioners and nowhere more so than in New Jersey. As many NLD members already know, New Jersey state and[...]

  All parents know that one of the most oppressive child-rearing costs there is the cost of childcare. In fact, many parents are forced to stay at home to care for children, or choose lower-quality care based on a lack of economic means for higher-quality care. A new study led by James J. Heckman of the University of Chicago reveals[...]

  If you are suffering from an illness, getting a second opinion may help to ensure that you are properly diagnosed. In fact, a new study published in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice found that more than 20 percent of patients who sought a second opinion had been misdiagnosed by the primary care provider. The Study: Misdiagnosis a[...]

  Whether you consider dog to be man’s best friend, or think that pets and people are not a perfect fit, the fact remains: every year, hundreds of people are bitten by dogs throughout the United States. This means that if you own a dog, purchasing liability insurance to protect your financial interests in the event that your dog causes[...]

  Your health, and the care that you receive to protect it, is essential to your wellbeing, longevity, and perhaps even your happiness. Too often, however, we take a backseat to our doctors’ decisions, and simultaneously allow our doctors to overlook our individual needs; we are not all alike, and yet medical decisions are often cookie-cutter and uniform in nature.[...]

  The state of Pennsylvania diligently records data about automobile crashes that occur in the state. Maintained by the Department of Transportation, this data provides valuable information about a variety of aspects of crashes, including the number of fatal crashes, information about distracted drivers, and data regarding proper belt usage. Proper Belt Usage The good news is that the data[...]

  Under the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, which was enacted during the Obama administration, healthcare premium subsidies are based on the cost of healthcare where people live, as well as income. According to RAND.org, the ACA provided health insurance to approximately 22.8 million Americans between the time period of September 2013 to February 2015. But now that President Trump[...]

  The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs reports that they receive many complaints from consumers about car dealers (which are the second leading area of complaints after home improvement contractors). When buying a vehicle from a car dealer, remember the following: 1. EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE. When you purchase or lease a vehicle, the dealer is not only selling you[...]

  A public meeting to discuss the proposed changes in medicaid was held at the offices of Cohen, Placitella and Roth. Senator Casey was in attendance and was interviewed by Stewart Cohen about the proposed changes which Senator Casey apposes. Below are some pictures from the meeting. Stewart Cohen Interviews Senator Casey Stewart Cohen talking with Barbara Adams. Former General[...]

  While doctors should provide the same level of care to the infant and child patients that they treat regardless of parents’ behavior, a study conducted in Israel suggests that this isn’t always the case. In fact, even mild unpleasantness on a parent’s behalf can affect treatment, according to the study. The study, which used simulated crisis scenarios that are[...]

  I read with interest Megan Nix’ piece about life with her daughter born with congenital CMV. Unfortunately, Ms. Nix is one of too many mothers who first learn of CMV and its potentially catastrophic consequences only after birth. And there are means to prevent, reduce and eliminate such birth injuries. But without public knowledge of the desease and those[...]

In the 1970s, there was a surge of babies born who were addicted to heroin, especially in cities with a high rate of drug-addiction like Trenton, Newark and Philadelphia. Today, there has been a similar surge in babies born addicted to drugs, only this time, the babies are addicted to opioids. The problem particularly affects those born in rural areas,[...]