Over$800M+Recovered
Blog: Legal insights from trial lawyers.
Articles from Gilman & Bedigian on birth injury, medical malpractice, personal injury and patient safety, for patients and families with questions.
- Free Consultation
- No Fee Unless We Win
- Over $800M+ Recovered
- Serving Clients Nationwide
All articles
41–60 of 110 articles on Birth Injury
When You Go In For A C-Section And Wake Up With No Legs
Ella Clarke of Torquay, Devon in England was no stranger to c-sections . The now mother of eight had given birth to six of her children using the procedure. The 31-year old found out she was expecting child number eight…
Major Liability Concerns As More Businesses Offer Delivery Service
A recent Barron's report suggests the volume of food ordered online is likely to rise by 20% per year and by 2030 sales may exceed $300 billion internationally. Food delivery has progressed well beyond simply pizza; in…
Mother Suffers Severe Burns From Faulty Hoverboard
Last year hoverboards took the world by storm when they hit the market. Debuted as a battery powered self-balancing scooter, the toy was coveted by all demographics, young and old. Celebrities were spotted riding the…
Mother Awarded $2.5 Million For Negligence That Caused Stillbirth
This week, a Kansas City woman was awarded $2.5 million in a wrongful death case when a physician's negligence led to a stillborn birth of her son in 2010. In Clay County, it is only the second case in the last ten…
$11 Million Award In Birth Injury Case That Led To Intellectual And Social Delays
A jury in Ohio's Summit County awarded $11.35 million to the family of a boy who experienced a brain injury following a two-week medical malpractice trial. Matthew and Lisa Ellis brought a claim against Dr. Laura…
A New Trial Possible In Infant's Medical Malpractice Case
A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed by David Pitts Jr. and Kenyetta Gurley, on behalf of their daughter Lyric Pitts against Dr. Rhoda Jones, an ER doctor in Louisiana.
Oxygen Deprivation Birth Injury $21 Million Jury Award
When Shantiah and Joel Norfleet went to the Harbor Hospital in Baltimore , they did not expect a medical error would leave their child suffering severe cerebral palsy. When Shantiah went into labor, the baby was not…
Doctor Punctures Lung Of NFL Quarterback
Tyrod Taylor was about to start off the season as the new Los Angeles Chargers' quarterback. Before the second game of the season, a team doctor was going to administer painkillers to Taylor's chest for a cracked ribs…
Pennsylvania Parents Awarded $19.3 Million For Delayed C-Section
A judge in Pennsylvania approved a $19.3 million settlement for a couple, Charles and Marissa Vaccaro, who claimed that a delayed cesarean section in 2012 caused their newborn severe brain damage. This is one of the…
Medical Malpractice Liability Contributing To Shortage Of OB/GYNs
A lack of OB/GYN physicians is becoming an increasing concern across the country. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) suggests that nearly half of U.S. counties do not have an obstetrician that…
Midwife In Washington State Facing Two Separate 2017 Medical Malpractice Cases
Laura Hamilton, a midwife, is facing two medical negligence cases currently. Parents Kylie Frost and Zachariah Sprague brought a wrongful death action in Cowlitz County Superior Court. Frost was 39 weeks along in her…
After Birth Injury Midwife No Longer Allowed To Practice
Vicki Anne McMillan was a midwife in Queenstown, New Zealand . After two troubled births causing injury to the babies and mothers, a Human Rights Review Tribunal determined McMillian will no longer be able to practice…
Experimental Drug May Help Babies Recover From Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is an all too common complication that occurs in childbirth. One study found that HIE injuries occur in about 1.5 of 1,000 births. Unfortunately for parents with children suffering…
Common Types Of Birth Injuries
The arrival of a newborn is supposed to be a joyful and exciting time in a person's life. When your child suffers a birth injury during the delivery process, however, a happy time can turn into a time of stress and…
Mothers Increasingly Developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Childbirth
Mothers often experience feelings of stress, depression & anxiety when pregnant and/or when approaching delivery. Increased awareness regarding the stresses of childbirth have acknowledged mothers are experiencing a…
Hospital Labor Ward Mistakes Harm Mothers And Babies
Doctors, nurses, and midwives make countless mistakes every day in labor wards, harming mothers and babies alike. It is no wonder that obstetrics and gynecology medical malpractice insurance has some of the highest…
Jury Awards $11.5 Million To Parents Of Child Who Suffered Brain Damage During Birth
A jury, in October, awarded a Nebraska couple $11.5 million in a medical malpractice case, but no amount of money can reverse the severe brain damage their child suffered during birth.
How Much Time To File A Malpractice Claim After A Birth Injury?
The amount of time to file a medical malpractice claim is limited. The law puts a limit on how long someone can file an injury lawsuit but there are exceptions. For children who suffer a birth injury , the statute of…
Can A Genetic Test Predict Birth Defects?
Early forms of genetic testing have been around for more than 50 years but genetic testing for pregnant mothers has really increased over the last couple of decades. Prenatal genetic testing can detect birth defects…
Jury Awards $73.2 Million In Birth Injury Case Involving Assisted Delivery
Lorenza Botello gave birth to her son Jonathan at the Pecos Valley of New Mexico Medical Center under the care of Dr. Jerry McLaughlin. The delivery did not go as planned and the baby was left with permanent damage to…
Talk to a trial lawyer today
If you believe a medical error, preventable birth injury, assault, or another person’s negligence caused serious harm, contact Gilman & Bedigian. We will listen, help you understand your options, and explain what the next step may be.