What Happens if Jaundice Goes Untreated in Newborns?
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 jaundice can cause devastating health problems. In this article, we’ll explain what happens if jaundice goes untreated in newborns. What is Jaundice? Jaundice occurs when there’s…
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Wrongful Death or Medical Malpractice: Which Claim to Pursue?
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 you file? Wrongful death or medical malpractice? Or perhaps both? Here’s a quick guide to these important legal claims.…
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What Are the Most Dangerous Childbirth Complications?
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 to exist. Erica experienced uterine rupture, a life-threatening delivery complication. Thankfully, both Erica and her baby escaped unscathed from the ordeal. But some mothers and babies aren’t so lucky.…
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Epidural Gone Wrong: When Pain Relief Takes a Painful Turn
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 when it doesn’t work, or a doctor administers it the wrong way? Stay with us for the answers to those questions and more. What…
Birth Injuries
How Do I File a Birth Injury Claim?
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 dollars. But the road to obtaining them is paved with potholes—and traps set by insurance companies who will do anything to avoid a payout. What…
Birth Injuries
What Do Surgeons Say When They Mess Up?
“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 seldom heard in hospitals. Rather, many surgeons and hospitals tend to take the approach of denying wrongdoing at all costs. But denying any liability can actually cost them more. Stay with…
Medical Malpractice
