Posts by Law Offices of Joseph Lichtenstein
Cerebral Palsy Treatment for Adults: Exploring Options and Understanding Your Legal Rights
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture. While often associated with childhood, many adults living with cerebral palsy face unique challenges that require tailored treatments. This article explores treatments for adults with cerebral palsy, addressing physical therapy, adaptive equipment, surgical options, and more. Understanding Cerebral Palsy in Adulthood Cerebral palsy…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Posterior Baby Position
The posterior baby position occurs when the baby’s head is down, but their back is aligned with the mother’s back, and their face is facing the mother’s abdomen. Often referred to as the “sunny side up” baby position, this orientation can make labor more challenging and prolonged. While many babies are born in the posterior…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy Lawyer: Securing Compensation for Lifelong Care
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition that affects movement, muscle tone, and coordination. It is often caused by brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth. While cerebral palsy is typically diagnosed in childhood, its impact extends throughout a person’s life, requiring ongoing care and support. For many families, the emotional and financial burden of…
Read MoreBreech Baby Problems Later in Life: Causes, Consequences, and Legal Recourse
The position of a baby in the womb plays a significant role in the birthing process. When a baby is in a breech position—meaning the baby’s feet or buttocks are positioned to come out first instead of the head—it can complicate delivery. While many breech births are successfully managed, there are cases where the delivery…
Read MoreThe Basic Facts About Birth Injury Laws in New York
For every 100,000 live births, there are almost 600 infant deaths. While some of these deaths are due to things like chromosomal abnormalities and congenital malformations, many are because of medical malpractice. 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants that are born in the United States are born with a birth injury, which is why birth injury…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Your New York Birth Injury Attorney
There are 360,000 new babies born every day. Out of those babies, roughly 2,880 are born with some type of birth injury. If your baby sustained an injury at birth, you may be able to hold your doctor responsible for the injury and receive compensation. But it all depends on your circumstances. Because of this, you should meet…
Read More5 Signs of Medical Negligence to Look for in Your Erb’s Palsy Case
Was your baby healthy in the womb but now has Erb’s palsy? Do you suspect that there was medical negligence involved? Erb’s palsy cases are a common type of birth injury lawsuit. If you’re considering pursuing an Erb’s palsy case, you’ll want to look for and understand these five signs of malpractice to help your…
Read MoreYour Guide to Starting a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Medical mistakes result in a quarter of a million Americans dying every year. That makes this the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer. The cost of medical malpractice is not just lives but many billions of dollars a year. If you’re seeking justice over an injury or trauma that you believe was caused by a…
Read MoreEssential Things Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Want You to Know About Your Lawsuit
If you have a loved one with cerebral palsy, you want to do anything you can to give them the best possible life. Raising a typical child from birth to age 18 costs around $234,000. However, the average cost of raising a child with cerebral palsy is more than $1,000,000. Our cerebral palsy lawyers have seen many examples where…
Read More5 Things to Expect from Your Birth Trauma Lawyer
Has your child been injured during or shortly after their birth? If so, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. This is because their injury may be caused due to medical negligence or a careless mistake by your healthcare provider. If you’re thinking of hiring a birth trauma lawyer because you feel you…
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