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Pregnancy is often described as a journey – but sometimes that journey takes an unexpected and dangerous turn. One of the most critical warning signs that something is wrong is fetal distress. This term refers to any indication that a baby may be struggling in the womb, often due to a lack of oxygen….

When you first see your newborn baby, your heart might “skip a beat”. But no one hopes their baby’s heart actually skips a beat. Abnormal heart rates, like fetal bradycardia, can be dangerous.  If you suspect that medical negligence may have caused your child’s injury, now is the time to act. At Hampton & King, we’ve…

If your baby didn’t cry at birth and was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, HIE, or another condition, it’s possible that 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…

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. Your doctor can evaluate your child and rule out this possibility. The following article will explain why babies drool, how much…

As is the case with most personal injury lawsuits involving negligence, birth injury lawsuits must be filed within a specified period of time. Known as the statute of limitations, this time limit creates a strict deadline for pursuing a lawsuit against the party or parties that caused your child or you harm. In Texas, the…

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 caused by a birth injury. It’s a scary thought, but understanding infant brain damage symptoms…

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. One end of the umbilical cord attaches to a baby’s belly button. The other end attaches to the placenta. But did you know that…

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…