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Filing a birth injury claim is a complex legal process. It’s much like navigating a maze while wearing a blindfold. Sure, childbirth injury settlements are often in the millions of dollars. But the road to obtaining them is paved with potholes—and traps set by insurance companies who will do anything to avoid a payout. …

Finding out that “something” is wrong with your baby can be soul-crushing. But giving that “something” a name may revive your hope because it means your baby can get proper treatment.  Have you ever thought your baby’s symptoms might actually be early signs of cerebral palsy? Or maybe doctors have mentioned it as a…

Could a doctor’s mistake be the cause of HIE in your newborn? It’s a dreadful thought. But it’s even more dreadful to think that someone made a grave mistake and got away with it. What causes HIE, and how could negligence play a part? Stay with us to find out.  What is HIE? HIE…

Imagine this: a famous electric guitarist is about to strum the final notes of a concert. But all of a sudden, someone rips the plug out of his instrument. Placental abruption during labor is somewhat like that. But its consequences can be much more devastating than a ruined concert finale.  Below, we’ll discuss what…

In December 2001, Tatia Oden French entered the hospital to get induced because she was overdue. Neither she nor her baby ever left. Sadly, they lost their lives after a Cytotec induction.  In Tatia’s case, this controversial drug caused uterine hyperstimulation and an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Their trauma was so severe that both…

Meconium is the first of many not-so-delightful “presents” you’ll get from your newborn. While its appearance is alarming, it’s harmless. Except when it’s released too early, in utero. A newborn can develop meconium aspiration complications from inhaling this dark, sticky substance. While uncommon, these complications are often serious.  What is Meconium Aspiration Syndrome? Meconium…

Reassurance. That’s what parents of children with brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth are looking for. They turn to their doctors, families, and friends for reassurance that “everything will be okay.” But even if your child’s doctor gives you a hopeful diagnosis, you may still be wondering, “Can my baby recover from…

According to the CDC, some of the risks of congenital cerebral palsy include low birthweight, premature birth, multiple births, infertility treatment, infections during pregnancy, birth complications, and other medical conditions. 85-90% of cerebral palsy cases are congenital. Do you know exactly what caused your child’s cerebral palsy birth injury? In this article, we’ll dive…

Osmotic demyelination syndrome as a birth injury is very rare. It has happened to just a handful of pregnant women. But when you’re that “one in a million”, you want answers, even if they’re hard to find.  Below, we’ll shed some light on an obscure, but very important topic: how osmotic demyelination syndrome relates…

A traumatic brain injury at birth places two heavy burdens on the backs of an injured child’s parents. The first is the realization that the life they envisioned for their child may not be possible. The second is the enormous cost of treatment. In many cases, it will be impossible to pay out of…