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With smart phones a part of everyday life, residents of Houston are likely to see people on their phones just about everywhere. However, using a phone during one’s job may be contrary to the standards of care for that profession. Interestingly, a birth injury case in another state is demonstrating that on-the-job phone usage…

What can a parent do when his or her child has suffered a traumatic birth injury? In Texas, there are legal resources to which a parent can turn when their son or daughter is facing medical challenges. Given the complexity and far-reaching effects of birth injuries, it can prove extremely beneficial to have a…

  When Texans are expecting, there are likely to be many anxieties surrounding the upcoming due date. All mothers hope their newborn will be happy and healthy. Most of the time, this is exactly what happens across the state of Texas. However, at times, there may be complications before or during the delivery process….

The decision to pursue a civil lawsuit regarding a birth injury is never an easy one. Sometimes, however, a lawsuit is the only means by which a Texas family can hold a negligent doctor or hospital accountable. Moreover, the settlement from such a lawsuit may be the only manner in which a family can…

  While some Houston residents may be familiar with cerebral palsy, a similarly-named condition may be less familiar. A type of brachial plexus injury, Erb’s palsy is a birth injury which affects the muscles in the shoulder and upper arm. The condition gets its name from Doctor Wilhelm Erb, who first described it. The…

It is often considered an “old wives’ tale” when someone believes that he or she can guess a baby’s position just by looking at the pregnant mother. While expecting moms in the Houston area might not take seriously someone’s attempt to guess their baby’s position, the truth is that the baby’s position is critically…

In birth injury cases, it can sometimes take years for a civil case to reach its conclusion. For parents of children affected by such injuries, however, the waiting can be well worth it, as the compensation is often desperately needed. At times, birth injuries can result in permanent disability, which translates into the need…

While most Texas parents are probably not medical professionals, many still understand that any injury to the head is likely to be more dangerous than other types of injuries. The head and brain are very delicate parts of the body and, unlike injuries to an arm or a leg, such an injury has the…

Many Texans, including some expecting mothers, assume that birth injuries and birth defects are one and the same. In fact, birth injuries differ from birth defects, although both can cause serious injury to a fetus or newborn. Either type of damage can lead to significant medical expenses and the need for long-term care.

Technology has made the journey from conception to birth safer, as well as more interesting, for Texas parents. These days, expecting mothers and fathers can track their baby’s progress in the womb and even view the developing baby’s face through a 4-D ultrasound. Thanks to prenatal genetic testing, it’s also possible for parents to…