Medical Malpractice and Negligence is All We Do.
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…
Imagine trying to bring a spoon to your mouth, only for your hand to jerk away as if it has a mind of its own. It might sound like science fiction, but this is a reality for those with athetoid cerebral palsy. Athetoid movements, which are often involuntary, can turn everyday tasks into major…
If your baby developed hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) due to a doctor’s serious mistake, don’t make the mistake of letting it slide. Medical malpractice is unacceptable, and your baby deserves compensation for the best possible care. A hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy attorney can help you pursue the justice and support your child needs. Our hypoxic…
“It’s so painful. My contractions are too close together…something’s not right!” the woman in labor cries. But doctors dismiss her concerns. They leave her unattended for almost an hour. When a nurse finally takes a look at the fetal heart monitor, she sees abnormal patterns. Frantically, she calls the doctor, and he orders an…
In labor, the mother and baby are tested to their limits. It’s a high-stakes event, and the baby might not respond well to the pressure. When that happens, it’s called fetal intolerance to labor. In this article, we’ll explore why fetal intolerance of labor happens. We’ll also discuss what doctors can do to help…
Your child’s firsts, like crawling, walking, and talking, are exciting! You always want your phone ready for that “proud mama” moment. But if these milestones are delayed, it can be worrying. Could it be a developmental delay? Below, we’ll lay out some developmental delay examples. Remember, walking and talking a bit later isn’t always…
Giving birth is like taking a leap off a vault. Most of the time, everything goes smoothly, but one misstep can lead to a catastrophic fall and serious injury. This is the nature of childbirth—a single mistake (maternity negligence) can result in permanent injury, trauma, and heartbreak. Now more than ever, pregnant women are…
No pain is greater than that of losing a child. Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), the heartbreaking loss of a baby in the womb, leaves parents facing deep sorrow and unanswered questions. In this article, we’ll aim to shed light on the causes, risk factors, and emotional impact of IUFD. We’ll also discuss how some cases…
Parents pass many things on to their kids through their genes— eye and hair color, complexion, personality traits, etc. It’s common knowledge that they can pass down certain diseases too. But is cerebral palsy one of them? Is cerebral palsy genetic? For over 100 years, scientists have agreed that cerebral palsy comes from brain…
When birth injuries occur due to medical negligence, the dream of “settling” into a perfect family life can be shattered. Families find themselves seeking a different kind of “settlement”—birth injury lawsuit settlements, to be exact. They’re meant to provide justice, compensation, and a path forward amidst unexpected challenges. In this article, we’ll explore how…
