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Affidavit of Merit for a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Claim

There are many steps involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey. One of the first and most important steps in the process of filing a medical malpractice claim is called the Affidavit of Merit. An Affidavit of Merit, also known as a Certification of Merit, is intended to demonstrate to the court that […]

Filed under: Birth Injuries Brain Injuries Cancer Misdiagnosis Emergency Room Errors Failure to Diagnose Hospital Negligence Informed Consent Medical Malpractice Medication Errors Pediatric Medical Malpractice Postoperative Negligence Prescription Negligence Surgical Errors Wrongful Birth Wrongful Death
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Growing Concern as Zika Virus Proliferates, May Cause Birth Defects in Infants

The World Health Organization (WHO) has scheduled an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee to address the recent proliferation of Zika virus, which has been tentatively linked to birth defects in infants. Since the Zika virus outbreak, there has been a significant increase in the number of infants born with microcephaly, a rare condition that causes abnormally small […]

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