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When people hear the terms birth injury and birth defect, they may automatically assume that they mean the same thing. There are some differences that people should know about, but they are both serious problems that need to be addressed as soon as possible. Before you take legal action against the negligent party, you…

What happens when a patient goes to a medical professional and they end up sustaining an injury due to negligence? What happens when a baby sustains a serious injury because of the actions of the obstetrician? Unfortunately, these are common events, but not everyone steps forward because they are unsure of their options and…

When the negligence of a medical professional causes someone to sustain a serious damage, the time after can be very difficult. There are a number of things to consider such as how you’re going to deal with the associated expenses, legal assistance, and more. You need to make sure that you’re getting the help…

When there are serious problems during the pregnancy, labor, or delivery process, it can lead to long-term conditions with which the baby must live. One of these serious conditions — which occurs in about 20 of every 1,000 births that go full term — is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE. When a baby is…

One of the most common birth injuries that can be sustained is cerebral palsy. This is considered a blanket term that describes various conditions impacting the child’s motor function abilities.

  During the entire pregnancy, a soon-to-be-mother is excited about the prospect of holding her baby. This is one of the most exciting times in any parent’s life and it should be filled with joy and happiness. Unfortunately, there are times when negligence pays a factor and the obstetrician may cause the mother or…

  Most mothers hope that the birth of their child will go smoothly and naturally. Unfortunately, there are numerous times where situations occur and doctors opt to change the method of delivery, performing an emergency cesarean section. This is when the doctor delivers the baby through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus….

Birth injuries are serious matters, particularly when they lead to conditions that result in permanent disabilities that require lifelong treatment and care, such as cerebral palsy. Not all birth injuries can be attributed to medical malpractice, but if you believe a physician, nurse, or other medical professional made a careless mistake in the care…

It is an unfortunate situation, but there are times when serious injuries occur. When they occur to babies, it can lead to a lifetime of financial, physical, and emotional hardship. If you have experienced any kind of medical negligence that has led to a birth injury, you must understand that there are specific rights…

  There is nothing worse than watching your child experience pain from a birth injury caused by a doctor’s negligence. Unfortunately, this happens more often than most people want to think and the aftermath is often very difficult. While we must deal with the physical damage that children may deal with, it’s also important…