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It’s awful to see a newborn baby suffer. It’s even worse when you know that suffering is the consequence of someone’s terrible mistake. Is there any recourse for families who’ve seen their child’s lives changed forever by negligence? Yes— through legal action known as a birth injury claim. Birth injury law firms specialize in…

Watching a baby grow in the womb is an exciting experience. Most mothers enjoy seeing their baby look bigger on ultrasounds as the weeks pass. Pregnancy apps even compare a baby’s size to fruits or vegetables. But having an IUGR baby is far from exciting. Babies with IUGR don’t grow at a normal rate. …

Can too much of a good thing be bad? When it comes to amniotic fluid, the answer is, yes. This protective liquid is crucial to fetal survival and development in the womb. But too much amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) can be dangerous. Below, we’ll tell you why this is true. We’ll also explain what complications…

Long before adding up numbers at school, a baby’s brain adds cells and neurons as it develops in the womb. Gestation is a crucial time for brain development. For many children, the process continues without a hitch. But sometimes things go awry during delivery, causing brain damage at birth.  In this article, we’ll answer…

As a new mom to an HIE baby, Michelle Bullard faced many unknowns. What would her daughter Avery’s life be like with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy? Would her dreams for this beautiful baby be crushed under the weight of this unexpected diagnosis?  At birth, Avery had an ultra-low, worrisome APGAR score of one. Doctors said she…

If only there were an “undo” button for life. We could roll back time and make birth injuries like cerebral palsy vanish in an instant. Obviously, that’s just fantasy. But a cure would be the next best thing. Is there a cure for cerebral palsy? We’ll answer that question and more below.  What is…

Did you know HIE is one of the top birth injuries associated with medical malpractice? It’s awful to think that a trusted doctor could injure a baby with their negligent actions. But it happens.  They say that knowledge is power. But doctors probably won’t talk to you about HIE and other potential consequences of…

They say “It takes a tribe” to care for a newborn baby. That’s even more so the case for newborns with birth injuries. Parents caring for a child with cerebral palsy or another injury can benefit from birth injury resources that lighten their burden.  In this article, you’ll find information about: Birth Injury Guide:…

Are you considering filing a personal injury lawsuit or medical malpractice claim? You’ll need to know how to write a settlement demand letter, which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s one of the first steps you’ll take.  Don’t underestimate the importance of this letter! It can make or break your case before negotiations…

Everything went well with your child’s birth–until a negligent doctor made a mistake. Delivery took a devastating turn, and now your precious baby has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP).  Time to lawyer up! But not just any lawyer will do. You need a CP birth injury lawyer. Below, we’ll tell you what this…