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Hemiplegic cerebral palsy affects just one side of the body. That’s what the prefix “hemi” means. This type of cerebral palsy (CP) is a subtype of spastic CP, the most common form of cerebral palsy that accounts for about 70% of all cases. Understanding the differences between hemiplegic and hemiparetic cerebral palsy can help…

When your child is injured by a preventable mistake, you’re faced with an important decision. Which birth injury law firm will you call to help you take on your doctor (and their tightfisted insurance company?) We’ll even step out on a limb and say it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make for…

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 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…

You don’t go to a gym to get weak. Or to a restaurant to leave hungry. In the same way, you certainly don’t go to a hospital to get sick. But sometimes, going to the hospital can leave you worse for the wear—if you’re a victim of medical negligence. Medical negligence is a major issue…