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If your baby didn’t cry at birth and was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, HIE, or another condition, it’s possible medical negligence was involved. You may be able to file a Houston birth injury lawsuit and recover damages.  A baby crying is unsettling to hear. But there’s one moment where everyone wants to hear…

If you or your baby suffered harm due to excessive bleeding after a C-section, you may be entitled to compensation. Our birth injury lawyers in Houston, Texas are here to help you understand your legal rights and options. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win….

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.  If you notice your baby drooling a lot, don’t automatically assume they’re sick. But do contact your doctor. They can…

When you’re a new parent, there’s a lot to think about: diaper changes, midnight feedings, and figuring out how to survive on three hours of sleep. But one thing no parent wants to worry about is infant brain damage. It’s a scary thought, but understanding infant brain damage symptoms will help you get the…

What if your baby’s brain could send you a message while it was still developing? It might say, “Hey, things are a bit off in here!” That’s kind of what happens with cerebral palsy (CP), but without the message—and unfortunately, without the option to hit “restart.” CP affects movement and muscle control, often because…

Marginal cord insertion is one of those lesser-known terms that might make you raise an eyebrow. But understanding it is important, especially if you or a family member is pregnant. In this post, we’ll break it down and explore the marginal cord insertion risks and complications, as well as how it’s diagnosed and treated….

When your child has a lifelong condition like cerebral palsy, you want to know as soon as possible. So you might wonder, “Can cerebral palsy be detected before birth?” The answer is complicated. The American Pregnancy Association says about 70% of cerebral palsy cases develop from events that happen before birth. But there’s no…

Imagine trying to bring a spoon to your mouth, only for your hand to jerk away as if it has a mind of its own. It might sound like science fiction, but this is a reality for those with athetoid cerebral palsy. Athetoid movements, which are often involuntary, can turn everyday tasks into major…

When life hands you lemons, you’re told to make lemonade. It’s a classic saying about turning tough times into something positive. But what if the “lemons” are a diagnosis of HIE due to medical negligence? In such cases, the best way to support your child might be through an HIE lawsuit. In this article,…

In 2014, during her first pregnancy, Brooke Smith visited the hospital twice because she noticed one of the warning signs of stillbirth– her baby stopped kicking. Both times, the doctors sent her home, even though she was 39 weeks pregnant. She kept insisting that her baby’s movements had slowed. Six days after her second…