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Is the Doctor Responsible for Childbirth Complications?
When a mother finds out she is pregnant, the number one priority is making sure she is doing everything she can to make sure her baby will be born healthy. There are a lot of things a newly pregnant mother can do to…
What Is the Most Common Type of Birth Injury?
The last thing any pregnant mother-to-be wants to think about is a birth injury. Unfortunately, birth injuries and birth defects are a reality of modern U.S. medical care. Birth injuries can involve unpreventable birth…
Can I Get Compensation for a Traumatic Birth?
After months of carrying your child, the time for delivery finally arrives. Unfortunately for many women, the physical and mental trauma of a birth complication can last for months or years after delivery. When the…
Can You Sue for Birth Defects After Genetic Testing?
Genetic counseling for pregnant women can help get more information about genetic conditions in the parents and the fetus. A pregnant woman can find out more about possible genetic birth defects to make family…
Preventing Medical Errors During Delivery
During the months of pregnancy, parents-to-be are often thinking about how they will care for their child to give them the best life possible. The last stage of pregnancy is delivery, and parents understand how…
Is There a Cap on Birth Injury Damages in Chicago?
A birth injury can be devastating for parents. After waiting months for your new baby to arrive, you may discover the child was injured during delivery or something went wrong during the pregnancy. When a child's birth…
What Are Signs of a Birth Injury?
Many parents experience issues with the hospital during the birth of their child. The problems are not always obvious, sometimes it could be a doctor or OB/GYN who seems stressed or rushed. Sometimes it could be a nurse…
Can You Sue an OB-GYN for Medical Malpractice?
Female patients often have regular visits with their OB/GYN for gynecological and obstetrical medical care. This can involve routine visits, pregnancy-related treatment, childbirth, and medical emergencies. The female…
Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy can be a devastating injury for the whole family. Cerebral palsy is a motor disability that often impacts children and stays with them for the rest of their lives. Depending on the type and severity of…
Can You Sue a Midwife for Medical Malpractice?
Midwives provide assistance to a mother during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and after delivery. Midwives in the United States have to undergo formal training, which could include certification as a midwife or as a…
5 Main Types of Birth Injuries
A birth injury is an injury that occurs during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after the birth process. Birth injuries can range from minor injuries that are harmless to permanent brain damage and physical disability…
How is Birth Injury Compensation Calculated?
After your child suffers a birth injury, you will want to provide the best care possible. However, parents cannot avoid the fact that medical care and specialty care in this country is expensive. Providing a lifetime of…
How to Know If You Have Traumatic Brain Injury at Birth
No parent ever wants to think about a possible birth injury. Pregnancy and childbirth can be traumatic enough, without having to think about possible long-term problems. Unfortunately, parents may not even find out…
What to Do After a Birth Injury
A birth injury can be heart-breaking for parents. The parents may blame themselves for something that was out of their control. It can be difficult to focus on the future for their child when they are thinking about…
When Should You Contact a Birth Injury Attorney
Many parents put off contacting a lawyer until it is too late. They may not be sure whether the injury was caused by medical negligence. They may not want to “rock the boat” by reporting a doctor for mistakes. The…
How Long Does a Birth Injury Lawsuit Take?
A birth injury lawsuit is a type of medical malpractice claim to recover damages caused by a medical error. The amount of time a birth injury lawsuit takes depends on many factors but could range from a few months to a…
Birth Injury Statistics
Birth injuries can be tragic for parents and leave a child with permanent injuries or mental disabilities. Unfortunately, many birth injuries can be avoided or have improved outcomes. Instead, medical errors, lack of…
Fetal Distress and Birth Injuries
When a pregnant mother feels like something is wrong, her instincts may be recognizing a problem with the fetus. Fetal distress is a general term for problems in the womb where the baby is at risk of injury, harm, or…
Fetal Acidosis Injuries in Philadelphia
Our bodies work to maintain a stable balance of chemicals, including water, oxygen, electrolytes, and acid levels. On a day-to-day basis, we don’t think much about our body’s equilibrium until we get a signal that…
Abnormal Birth Position
Even after a normal pregnancy without any complications, the time for delivery can be cause for concern if the baby is in a dangerous birth position. When the baby is not presenting in a head-forward position, it can…
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