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Medical malpractice cases are complicated, and they’re certainly not to be taken on by a beginner. That’s why hiring the right medical malpractice attorney is imperative to the success of your case. Most people don’t know where to start when looking for a lawyer.
2024-03-08 05:41
If a doctor makes a mistake and injures you, that’s who you should go after with a lawsuit. Right? Not necessarily. Your hospital could also be responsible for the error.
Just… Read More
2024-03-02 01:09
A precious baby has just entered the world. All seems well. But a silent poison is coursing through the baby’s body: bilirubin. Bilirubin itself isn’t dangerous. But it becomes p… Read More
2024-03-02 01:09
In this article, we’ll discuss “common” labor and delivery complications. But don’t let the word “common” scare you—birth complications aren’t… Read More
2024-02-25 05:41
Like an unpredictable storm, preeclampsia can happen without warning. But once a storm starts, measures can be taken to prevent the hazards that follow it, like floods and power outages. Lik… Read More
2024-02-25 05:40
When your health fails you, you turn to doctors for help. But when doctors fail you, who can you turn to? Look for lawyers specializing in medical malpractice—they’re the kind of… Read More
2024-02-16 22:42
A prolonged bout of vomiting. Consuming too much alcohol. Running for miles without proper hydration. What do these circumstances have in common? All of them are reasons why someone’s… Read More
2024-02-16 22:14
Did you know that the number one cause of infant brain damage is oxygen deprivation? Sadly, many birth complications can lead to a lack of oxygen. Since babies’ brains are very fragile… Read More
2024-02-08 21:31
Imagine learning that a product you’ve used and trusted for years has given you cancer. This is the plight of hundreds of US women who have been diagnosed with uterine cancer. What&rsq&hell…Read More
2024-02-08 20:54
Children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy can feel “trapped” in their bodies. They can’t move the way a typical child moves. Speaking is difficult, too. Not to ment… Read More
2024-02-01 18:42
Imagine waking up from surgery, happy to have a repaired hip—only to find out your surgeon operated on the wrong side. It’s unthinkable, and it almost seems almost impossible. Bu… Read More
2024-02-01 18:12
A diagnosis of HIE changes a baby’s life forever. Families are affected too. They’re on an isolating journey in which the people around them may have never heard of HIE, let alon… Read More
2024-01-25 22:46
What you never expected to happen has happened: you’ve been harmed by the hospital that was supposed to help you. Unsurprisingly, the hospital refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing. So… Read More
2024-01-18 19:35
When you hear the word “hypothermia”, you might think of dangerously low body temperature. But one type of hypothermia can be helpful: therapeutic hypothermia for newborns. It&rs&hell…Read More
2024-01-18 18:48
You just found out your child has HIE. One of the questions on your mind is, “What’s the life expectancy for a baby with HIE?”
There isn’t a magical formula… Read More
2024-01-12 20:58
Does the sight of obstetrical forceps might make you shudder? These long, curved tongs used to help deliver babies almost look medieval. Granted, they’ve been around long before mediev… Read More
2024-01-12 20:41
There’s a running joke that a baby who takes too long to leave the womb is “getting their hair done”. But prolonged labor can actually have negative effects on a baby&mdash&hell…Read More
2024-01-06 00:11
Blue isn’t a normal color for skin. But that was Baby Sophie’s hue shortly after she was born. Because of birth asphyxia, Sophie was born blue and unresponsive. At some point dur… Read More
2023-12-28 20:01
When sodium levels in the blood get too low, it’s crucial to get them back up so our bodies can function properly. But negligent sodium adjustment, such as raising sodium levels too qu… Read More
2023-12-28 19:47
While navigating a highway, you don’t want to miss the signs for your exit. Doing so could turn your 10 minute trip into a 30 minute one! Likewise, there are consequences for missing t… Read More
2023-12-22 21:56
Hypoxic brain injury symptoms in babies are often more like silent signals than blaring sirens. The cues may be small, but the implications of them are enormous. That’s why it’s… Read More
2023-12-22 21:38
Losing your loved one to childbirth is like being swept away by a tidal wave. The damage is catastrophic, and recovery is difficult. In cases where death resulted from negligence, maternal m… Read More
2023-12-16 04:04
Signs of cerebral palsy in babies are like fireflies at dusk. They’re subtle and can be seen better as time goes on.
This is why many children don’t get their CP diagnos… Read More
2023-12-16 03:28
Blooper reels are hilarious. But if there’s one time you want zero bloopers, it’s during childbirth. But statistics show birth accidents do happen. In fact, there are about 1.9 b… Read More
2023-12-09 03:45
Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are both disorders that affect muscle function. So it can be easy to confuse them. But are there two sides to the same coin? Not at all. It’s impo… Read More
2023-12-09 03:12
Changing your car’s oil is an easy task. But skipping it can have major consequences. The same goes for jaundice. Treatment is simple when it’s caught early. However, untreated j… Read More
2023-12-01 17:51
No pain can compare to the loss of a loved one. However, a medical malpractice death adds an additional layer of complexity. You suspect you have the right to sue, but what kind of claim can… Read More
2023-11-30 21:36
Every great adventure in life comes with risks–including childbirth. That’s what Erica Berg took away from her encounter with one of the most dangerous childbirth complications t… Read More
2023-11-24 22:19
Epidurals offer the promise of a less painful, more manageable labor experience. But an epidural gone wrong can have the opposite outcome. How is an epidural supposed to work? What happens w… Read More
2023-11-24 21:56
Filing a birth injury claim is a complex legal process. It’s much like navigating a maze while wearing a blindfold. Sure, childbirth injury settlements are often in the millions of dol… Read More
2023-11-17 20:10
“I’m sorry.” Those two words, when said sincerely, mean the world to patients whose lives have been turned upside down by surgical malpractice. But they’re seldo… Read More
2023-11-17 19:41
Finding out that “something” is wrong with your baby can be soul-crushing. But giving that “something” a name may revive your hope because it means your baby can get… Read More
2023-11-10 18:33
If a product you use on a regular basis could cause cancer, you’d want to know, right? It’s possible that certain relaxers cause cancer. But their manufacturers don’t want… Read More
2023-11-10 18:32
Could a doctor’s mistake be the cause of HIE in your newborn? It’s a dreadful thought. But it’s even more dreadful to think that someone made a grave mistake and got away w… Read More
2023-11-03 21:46
Imagine this: a famous electric guitarist is about to strum the final notes of a concert. But all of a sudden, someone rips the plug out of his instrument. Placental abruption during labor i… Read More
2023-11-03 21:12
When your baby is in the NICU, it can feel like your parental rights are stripped away. You can’t take her home or hold her in your arms whenever the urge strikes. You may not even be… Read More
2023-10-27 19:32
In December 2001, Tatia Oden French entered the hospital to get induced because she was overdue. Neither she nor her baby ever left. Sadly, they lost their lives after a Cytotec induction.&n&hell…Read More
2023-10-27 18:49
Meconium is the first of many not-so-delightful “presents” you’ll get from your newborn. While its appearance is alarming, it’s harmless. Except when it’s relea… Read More
2023-10-20 14:47
Reassurance. That’s what parents of children with brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth are looking for. They turn to their doctors, families, and friends for reassurance that &ldq&hell…Read More
2023-10-20 13:18
According to the CDC, some of the risks of congenital cerebral palsy include low birthweight, premature birth, multiple births, infertility treatment, infections during pregnancy, birth comp… Read More
2023-10-13 19:27
Osmotic demyelination syndrome as a birth injury is very rare. It has happened to just a handful of pregnant women. But when you’re that “one in a million”, you want answer… Read More
2023-10-13 19:03
A traumatic brain injury at birth places two heavy burdens on the backs of an injured child’s parents. The first is the realization that the life they envisioned for their child may no… Read More
2023-10-06 12:00
Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most fatal birth complications, but thankfully it’s rare. Even so, women shouldn’t be kept in the dark about the risks of an AFE birth. &hell…Read More
2023-10-06 11:58
Like giant waves crashing against a flood barrier, a diagnosis of brain damage at birth can send you scrambling for reinforcements. It’s a challenge for any family to cope with, no mat… Read More
2023-09-29 19:45
You recall the moment clearly: your doctor sat you down and said your child’s diagnosis is HIE. What is HIE? Thanks to shock and exhaustion, you may not recall all of the details of yo… Read More
2023-09-29 18:42
You’re in the hospital after the worst stomach bug of your life. You have hyponatremia (too little sodium in the blood), thanks to excessive vomiting and diarrhea. You want to feel bet… Read More
2023-09-23 21:00
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a complex condition. No two cases are the same. In fact, a diagnosis of HIE can mean anything from the baby having mild issues to the worst-case scenario t… Read More
2023-09-22 22:23
The first thing everyone wants to see after a birth is a baby’s adorable face. But that’s not the first thing doctors should see when the child makes an entrance into the world… Read More
2023-09-15 04:48
Drool is to babies as perspiration is to an adult on a hot day. It’s inevitable and normal! But excessive drooling in babies isn’t normal. It can be a sign of a birth injury.&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-09-15 04:28
Finally…the baby’s out! For a mother who just gave birth, it’s such a relief for labor to be over. But wait! There’s still one phase of labor left: placental deliver… Read More
2023-09-08 17:27
When doctors diagnosed Betsy’s son Max with neonatal encephalopathy, she felt the walls closing in on her. As she stared at her baby’s tiny swollen face, she was overwhelmed with… Read More
2023-09-08 16:48
Chances are you’ve heard of adult strokes. But did you know babies in the womb can have them, too? In the United States, stroke in utero affects 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 4,000 live births ev… Read More
2023-09-01 18:16
During the third trimester, the finish line is in sight! It’s almost time for your baby to make her grand entrance into the world. But she’s not in the clear just yet. You should… Read More
2023-09-01 18:14
Doctors have long been searching for ways to prevent preterm birth. But right now, they don’t fully understand why it happens. So there isn’t one 100% reliable method of preventi… Read More
2023-08-25 22:53
It’s frightening to learn that a baby has the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. But it may be nothing to worry about. Most nuchal cords are so loose, that they’re as harmle… Read More
2023-08-25 22:18
Most mothers are anxious to meet their unborn babies. The sooner the better, right? Not exactly. When it comes to birth, there is such a thing as “too soon”! An incompetent cervi… Read More
2023-08-18 20:43
Your baby looks perfect. She’s in perfect health. Then suddenly, she’s shaking all over. It’s a seizure—and it came out of nowhere. There are many causes of infant se… Read More
2023-08-18 18:32
Babies have a “lease” on the womb for at least 37-40 weeks. If they’re forced out before then, they may not be ready. Health issues like trouble breathing can put their liv… Read More
2023-08-11 20:05
Most parents can’t wait to hold their infants post-birth. But something else has to happen before they can enjoy those long-awaited first cuddles. Baby has to take a test! What test ar… Read More
2023-08-11 15:56
Before they light up our lives with their gummy little grins, babies have to make an entrance into the world. Most are able to do so with no incident. For others, it’s a struggle. Some… Read More
2023-08-04 01:03
You experienced a difficult delivery. Now doctors are hinting that something’s wrong with your baby. Could your child have a brain injury from birth? Doctors won’t confirm or den… Read More
2023-08-04 00:43
During the miraculous journey called pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between a mother and her child. Placental abnormalities, though rare, can make the journey complicated. All of a… Read More
2023-07-29 04:09
Imagine sitting down to a delicious bowl of soup. You’re excited to dig in, but your hand shakes too much to bring the spoon to your mouth. Or you grab your shoelaces to tie them, but… Read More
2023-07-28 19:04
When you hear the word “sugar”, you might think of unhealthy refined sugar in food. But blood sugar, or glucose, is by no means unhealthy. It’s crucial for brain developmen… Read More
2023-07-22 02:43
It’s amazing how a mother’s body makes room for a growing fetus. But leaving her body can be a challenge, especially in the case of a CPD birth (Cephalopelvic Disproportion birth… Read More
2023-07-22 02:43
It’s awful to see a newborn baby suffer. It’s even worse when you know that suffering is the consequence of someone’s terrible mistake. Is there any recourse for families w… Read More
2023-07-15 05:32
Is it possible for a health condition to affect just one side of the body? With hemiplegic or hemiparesis cerebral palsy, it is.
In this article, we’ll explore several types o… Read More
2023-07-15 04:59
Watching a baby grow in the womb is an exciting experience. Most mothers enjoy seeing their baby look bigger on ultrasounds as the weeks pass. Pregnancy apps even compare a baby’s size… Read More
2023-07-08 05:25
Can too much of a good thing be bad? When it comes to amniotic fluid, the answer is, yes. This protective liquid is crucial to fetal survival and development in the womb. But too much amniot… Read More
2023-07-08 04:56
Long before adding up numbers at school, a baby’s brain adds cells and neurons as it develops in the womb. Gestation is a crucial time for brain development. For many children, the pro… Read More
2023-06-30 21:24
As a new mom to an HIE baby, Michelle Bullard faced many unknowns. What would her daughter Avery’s life be like with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy? Would her dreams for this beautifu… Read More
2023-06-30 21:04
If only there were an “undo” button for life. We could roll back time and make birth injuries like cerebral palsy vanish in an instant. Obviously, that’s just fantasy. But… Read More
2023-06-24 04:53
Did you know HIE is one of the top birth injuries associated with medical malpractice? It’s awful to think that a trusted doctor could injure a baby with their negligent actions. But i… Read More
2023-06-22 18:38
They say “It takes a tribe” to care for a newborn baby. That’s even more so the case for newborns with birth injuries. Parents caring for a child with cerebral palsy or ano… Read More
2023-06-17 05:12
When your child is injured by a preventable mistake, you’re faced with an important decision. Which birth injury law firm will you call to help you take on your doctor (and their tight… Read More
2023-06-16 17:10
Are you considering filing a personal injury or medical malpractice claim? Writing a settlement demand letter is one of the first steps you’ll take.
Don’t underestimate… Read More
2023-06-10 05:14
Everything went well with your child’s birth–until a negligent doctor made a mistake. Delivery took a devastating turn, and now your precious baby has been diagnosed with cerebra… Read More
2023-06-09 18:26
“First, do no harm.” That’s the healthcare worker’s promise within the Hippocratic Oath. But sometimes doctors do harm their patients. This is medical malpractice. In… Read More
2023-06-02 22:00
Welcoming a baby into the family is life-altering, in a positive way! But when that welcoming involves a forceps birth injury, it’s life-altering in a negative way.
In emergen… Read More
2023-06-02 21:42
There’s a lot of things you plan for when you’re expecting a new baby. But no one plans for fetal demise. Losing a baby unexpectedly is a heartbreaking, difficult experience.&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-05-26 16:45
In 2001, tiny Jacques Poussier was born with the umbilical cord wrapped twice around his neck. This caused perinatal asphyxia, a dangerous condition that can lead to serious birth injuries… Read More
2023-05-26 16:43
Jerky, spastic movements. Poor body control. Walking on tiptoes. These are all periventricular leukomalacia symptoms in infants. They’re signs that something went wrong during gestatio… Read More
2023-05-19 17:45
Your baby’s birth injury has turned your world upside down. A thousand questions flood your brain. Now you’re considering pursuing a birth injury claim. But where do you begin?… Read More
2023-05-19 17:44
For most mothers, pain is a natural part of having a baby. Injuries are sometimes unavoidable. But a birth injury to a mother from negligence? That’s not natural.
Every mother likes… Read More
2023-05-12 20:46
Do you know the leading causes of death in the U.S.? The first is heart disease, the second is cancer. What’s the third? According to some sources, it’s “medical errors&rdq&hell…Read More
2023-05-12 20:01
If you want to win a medical malpractice case, hiring a medical malpractice expert witness is likely essential. This expert can provide their “2 cents” on why malpractice is to b… Read More
2023-05-05 22:51
Did you know that there are racial disparities in maternal mortality in the U.S.? It’s not just a hunch or an opinion. Data shows that many women get subpar maternal care because of th… Read More
2023-05-05 22:11
Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia can suffer severe complications. Those complications can even be fatal when doctors don’t diagnose and treat them in time. In this article, we… Read More
2023-04-28 18:40
We celebrate and anticipate birth so much, we can forget it’s risky business. Some pain and blood loss are inevitable. Hemorrhaging after birth, though rare, is possible.
Belo… Read More
2023-04-28 18:07
They say “What you don’t know can’t hurt you”. But that doesn’t apply to undiagnosed preeclampsia. If you have preeclampsia, you need to know. Your life and you… Read More
2023-04-21 21:29
Are you pursuing a malpractice claim? You might wonder what the average malpractice settlement amount is in the U.S., or in your state. And what’s the average malpractice settlement fo… Read More
2023-04-21 19:29
“We need to induce labor”. When a doctor says those words to a pregnant woman, what follows is often a dose of Pitocin. While it’s useful for inducing labor, the side effec… Read More
2023-04-14 17:51
Uterine rupture is rare. It occurs in less than 1% (0.07%) of pregnancies. But when it does happen, the consequences can be life-threatening. This is why it’s important to know the sig… Read More
2023-04-14 17:30
Pursuing a malpractice claim is quite an investment. But it’s worth every penny when your chances of receiving a large payout are high. What’s the average cost of a medical malpr… Read More
2023-04-07 11:40
When you first see your newborn baby, your heart might “skip a beat”. But no one hopes their baby’s heart actually skips a beat. Abnormal heart rates, like fetal bradycardi… Read More
2023-04-07 11:12
Have you ever walked down a labor and delivery ward? Chances are you heard lots of crying. Newborn crying that is. Whether it’s because they just came earth-side, their diapers are dir… Read More
2023-03-31 19:31
You just received a major payout for your personal injury lawsuit. Now you’re wondering, “is a personal injury settlement taxable?” Or perhaps you filed a medical malpracti… Read More
2023-03-31 19:05
It feels awful when someone shares your secrets.You might even wish they were thrown in jail for breaking your trust. But being a tattle-tale isn’t against the law. Unless… you… Read More
2023-03-24 22:18
Some blood loss after a Cesarean section is normal. But severe internal bleeding after C-section is not. This dangerous condition occurs in 1 to 5 in 100 women who give birth (March of Dimes… Read More
2023-03-24 22:04
Every mother hopes for a smooth pregnancy and delivery. But sometimes, unpreventable (or preventable) circumstances put mother and baby in for a bumpy ride. Fetal distress signs are the &ldq&hell…Read More
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