Sandra H. Robinson of The Cochran Firm, D.C. has been handling medical malpractice and personal injury cases near Washington, D.C. for more than 25 years. If you have sustained injuries due to medical neglect, you need to contact an attorney immediately. Our medical malpractice lawyer is here to help you receive compensation for the injuries you have… Read more »
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What to Know About Medical Malpractice
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence ranks just behind heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, medical malpractice payouts amounted to more than $3 billion in 2012, with an average payout every 43 minutes. Though these statistics are alarming, there are steps you… Read more »
A Look at the Types of Birth Injuries
For most parents, giving birth is a joyous occasion. But, in a matter of minutes, this exciting day can result in devastating consequences if the child suffers a birth injury. Such injuries occur in and near Washington, D.C. Children who sustain birth injuries that result in long-term consequences find that their cognitive, physical, educational and work abilities… Read more »
Birth Injuries
Across the world, nearly half a million babies are born each day, most without any complications during the birthing process. Some babies are born with injuries or health problems, due to no one’s fault. On the other hand, some babies who should have been born healthy, but suffered a birth injury. Some of these preventable birth… Read more »
Meet Sandra H. Robinson, Esq.
Sandra H. Robinson is an experienced personal injury lawyer in Washington DC. As a medical malpractice attorney at Cochran Law Firm, Ms. Robinson handles catastrophic medical malpractice and personal injury cases. In her career, she has settled or won at trial six- and seven-figure awards for her medical malpractice clients. One year, she secured more than $20… Read more »
Takata Recall Over Defective Airbags Doubles to 34 Million Vehicles
Takata made history this week with the announcement that they are doubling the number of cars recalled from 17 million to 34 million. This makes the Takata recall over defective airbags the largest American recall to date. Affecting cars from eleven different automakers produced from 2002-2008, the recall now reaches one in seven cars in… Read more »
What Is Medical Malpractice?
When a health care professional provides substandard medical treatment that results in patient injury or death, it may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Malpractice in Washington, DC can involve s medical errors, diagnosis errors, improper medical dosages, or substandard treatment and aftercare. In some cases, the error may not be an actual negligent act, but can be… Read more »
Common Causes of Birth Injuries
Birth injury refers to injuries sustained during the birthing process, usually in exiting the birthing canal. It may also include injuries that occur during the prenatal period, as well as shortly following the birth. While many newborns sustain injuries during birth that can be resolved without treatment, some injuries can be permanent, leading to life-long… Read more »
TLA-DC Renames Women’s Caucus Award in honor of Sandra H. Robinson
Washington, D.C. – On May 9, 2015 the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. (TLA-DC) awarded its Women’s Caucus Award to Attorney Sandra H. Robinson. Ms. Robinson was further honored at the 60th Annual Awards Dinner with the renaming of the Women’s Caucus Award in her honor. It is now the Sandra H. Robinson… Read more »
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO BIRTH INJURIES [INFOGRAPHIC]
When you enter the hospital to have a baby, the last thing on your mind is a birth injury. However, birth injuries are surprisingly common and can have life-long implications for your child. A number of different medical errors can lead to birth injuries, including misuse of equipment like forceps, and medical neglect, such as… Read more »
