Birth Injuries

A brachial plexus lawsuit is a way for families to receive compensation for a doctor or hospital’s negligence during birth. Brachial plexus injuries can cause lifelong harm to children. Nerves that run from from the spinal cord down to the neck, shoulders, and arms can sustain severe damage.  Do you believe medical malpractice played a…

Have you ever seen a baby pull her feet up close to her face? Most adults wouldn’t even think of attempting a stunt like that. But babies do it all the time. They’re very flexible! However, hypertonic infants, or a baby with stiff baby syndrome, can’t do this adorable trick. And their parents find themselves typing…

In 9 months of pregnancy, many to-be-mothers feel a whirlwind of emotions. This usually accommodates some form of discomfort and pain. And a huge learning curve in completing daily tasks. But women embrace such a variety of changes because there’s a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, for some mothers, this joyous…

Unfortunately, one of the most joyous life events can turn tragic when a birth injury occurs. Complications can occur at any time during pregnancy and can sometimes lead to different types of birth injuries. Early interventions combined with today’s medical advancements are very important and can help resolve many complications. But when medical accidents occur…

Every year, a bit over 1 in 1,000 babies in the US are delivered using forceps – a medical instrument that has been used since medieval times but has more recently declined in popularity. Forceps have contributed to many serious birth injuries. OB/GYNs use these tools to grip the head of an infant and move…

Signs of Brain Damage in a Baby & What to do About it Brain damage because of negligence is appalling to begin with. But when that damage happens to an innocent newborn, it can be especially hard to bear. August 2018 was a devastating time for the Kromphardt family, for that reason exactly. Baby Kromphardt…