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Expecting parents shouldn’t have to worry about filing a lawsuit over a birth defect. But each year, 3 percent of all babies born in the US have a birth defect of some sort. (Source: CDC) And some of those defects are caused by negligence. Pregnancy is both the most exciting and nerve-racking time in…

Infant seizures are every parent’s nightmare. Their beloved baby has finally made an entrance after nine long months of waiting…only to start seizing and convulsing out of the blue. No parent wants to have to see a newborn seizures attorney (more commonly called a birth injury lawyer). But it happens more than you might…

Ever heard of a “cone-headed” baby? It sounds like something out of a movie, or a parent’s nightmares. But caput succedaneum is actually a common condition that occurs in babies after they’re born, to varying degrees.  It’s when a newborn’s scalp swells because of the prolonged pressure on it that can occur during vertex…

Though the odds of experiencing a birth injury are relatively low, even ONE birth injury is a tragedy. Birth injuries can result in serious and permanent disabilities, or even death. But the worst part? Most of these tragic injuries are due to doctor negligence. Do you believe your infant was the victim of medical…

As a parent, you want to give your child everything you can. You want their life to be the very best it can be. When your child suffers a birth injury like cerebral palsy, you may have to create a new version of your life and re-imagine what their life will look like. Pursuing…

Your Birth Injury Lawsuit Sometimes, a doctor makes a mistake that results in a birth injury. It’s an incredibly difficult time for the family, and sometimes, it’s hard to know what to do. If this happens to you, one option is to file a birth injury lawsuit. It’s not a simple task, but a good…

If your baby is the victim of a birth injury you’re probably wondering what you should do and how much this may cost you. The good news is there are lawyers who specialize in birth injury law and that work on a contingency fee basis! Hiring a high specialized CP lawyer may be the…

This might surprise you, but our great nation isn’t so great at keeping mothers and infants safe while giving birth. Take a look at these facts: ► Every year, more than 50,000 U.S. women suffer injuries while bringing their children into the world. ► Almost 700 die during or shortly after delivery. (US Centers for…

Are botched C-sections a problem in our modern medical industry? Are they actually necessary, what are the risks, and what should you do if your C-section goes wrong? Let’s talk about that. Cesarean section births have skyrocketed in the US, from roughly 7% of all births in 1990, to over an alarming 30% today…

Cerebral palsy is a term that describes a group of movement disorders which result from damage to areas of the brain responsible for muscle and motor control. A non-progressive disease, cerebral palsy can create a lifetime of physical limitations, and can range in severity depending on how severely the bran was damaged.