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• Princeton Insurance v Prasert Chunmuang MD
  
  The issue posed in this appeal is whether an exclusion from coverage in a medical malpractice insurance policy for ???injury resulting from [the physician's] performance of a criminal act??? insulates the insurer from liability for compensatory damages awarded to the insured's patient in an action based on a sexual assault by the insured physician in the course of a gynecological examination.
• Gendek et al v Estrella Poblete
  
  This case involves the claim of parents for negligent infliction of emotional distress arising out of the death of their infant son. The baby was born in apparent good health, but subsequently developed profound respiratory problems during a standard post-birth incubatory period.
• Szczuvelek v Harborside Healthcare
  
  The issue in this appeal concerns the timeliness of the filing of Stephen Szczuvelek??�s complaint against Harborside Healthcare Woods Edge t/a Harborside Nursing Home (Harborside) and Somerset Medical Center (Somerset).
• McKenney v Jersey City Medical Center
  
  Jannie and Edward McKenney brought this action on behalf of themselves and their infant son, Jarrell McKenney, seeking damages for wrongful birth, wrongful life, and injuries sustained during delivery.
• Ostrowski v Cape Transit Corp
  
  In this personal injury case, the primary issue on appeal is whether defendants' presentation of expert medical opinion testimony that plaintiff was faking his symptoms of a serious brain injury constituted an attack on his character for truthfulness which plaintiff could rebut with evidence concerning his character for truthfulness.
• State of New Jersey v Black
  
  One hour later, the child was transferred to Monmouth Medical Center where she was placed on life support. A CT scan revealed a fractured skull with brain swelling. She died from traumatic brain injury leading to brain death on May 6, 2000 at 11:09 a.m.
• Compensation and Damages
  
  A guide to damages resulting from a medical malpractice lawsuit, including caps on damages, and types of recoverable damages.
• General Medical Malpractice Information
  
  The definition of Medical Malpractice and a guide to understanding Medical Malpractice Law, including determining fault, awareness of the statute of limitations, and the process of filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit.
• Types of Medical Malpractice
  
  A guide and explanation of the types of medical malpractice and ways in which a physician can breach the standard of care, and the legal consequences of these actions.
• General Birth Injury Information
  
  Information about Birth Injuries, including the difference between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect, the frequency and warning signs for Birth Injuries, an overview of Cerebral Palsy and Erbs Palsy, a guide to determining liability, and when a Birth Injury Lawyer should be contacted.
• Types of Birth Injury
  
  A list and explanation of the common types of Birth Injury, including Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy, Bone Fractures, Paralysis, Infections, etc. and their causes.
• Birth Injury Lawsuits
  
  A guide to the legal aspects of a Birth Injury, including a guide to Birth Injury Lawsuits, a look at alternatives to Birth Injury claims, information concerning the death of the child, an examination of lawsuits against HMOs, and an explanation of the unique money damages possible in a Birth Injury Lawsuit.
• Brain Injury Information
  
  An overview of Brain Injury accidents, including an examination of Traumantic Brain Injury, the levels of Brain Injuries, disabilities that can result from Brain Injury, and Brain Injury prevention.
• Types of Brain Injury
  
  A list and explanation of types of Brain Injury, from common brain injuries, such as concussions, to less common and more serious brain injuries, such as Anoxic Brain Injury, Hypoxic Brain Injury, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Hematomas.
• Major Types of Elder Abuse
  
  This section features an explanation of the major types of elder abuse and neglect that may occur in Nursing Homes, and their signs and symptoms to help you recognize them.
• The Importance of Proof
  
  While investigating a nursing home it is very important to detect and document proof of neglect and abuse, since many of the elders in these facilities are unable to speak on their behalf. Without proof of a problem, the court system will not likely be able to take a stand against the nursing home in a way that would result in change. The cases need to be based on something tangible. Compiling evidence could take some time, so it is important to move fast, to bring the case to court and stop the nursing home from neglecting your loved one and other elders.