Birth Injury
What Are the Potential Breech Baby Birth Defects?
If you’re an expecting parent, you know your number one job is to look after your little one. But, that starts long before he or she comes out of the womb. A few weeks leading up to delivery, a baby will shift so its head is close to the birth canal. For some, this never…
Read MoreHow to Prevent a Uterine Rupture
The uterus, also more commonly known as the womb, is a vital part of the female reproductive system. The uterus is responsible for the development and nourishment of the baby as the pregnancy advances. As such, the uterus is an extremely well-controlled environment. It is largely shielded from external factors that might harm the baby.…
Read MoreWhat You'll Need to Prove in Your Birth Injury Lawsuit
The birth of your child is always a miraculous experience. Unfortunately, there are rare cases when due to medical negligence, sometimes a healthy baby ends up seriously injured or disabled during the birth. Between six and eight children of every thousand born in the United States will suffer from a birth injury. If your child…
Read MoreBirth Injury Signs: How to Know Your Child’s Been Harmed
Having a child will always be one of the most amazing experiences of your life. But unfortunately, for some people, the birthing event itself can be exhausting, difficult, and even traumatic. Because for some people, the moment of birth gives rise to an unimaginable outcome; a birth injury. We know that as a proud parent,…
Read MoreShoulder Dystocia Injury: How It's Caused During Birth
Has your child suffered from a shoulder dystocia injury? It happens to many parents. Their stories may even be the same as yours. You go into labor. You’re so excited to finally deliver your child after 9 months of waiting. Then, you find out there’s a complication. And this complication has caused a serious injury…
Read MoreLiving With Cerebral Palsy: What Can You Expect?
What’s the first that comes to your mind when you hear “Cerebral Palsy?” Most people think it’s a progressive disease affecting cognitive functions. However, this is not the case at all. Let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture of what this disability actually means. Even though cerebral palsy causes impaired muscle…
Read MoreWorking Through PTSD After a Traumatic Birth Injury
You have no idea why it happened, but you have noticed that you haven’t quite been the same after giving birth to your child. You find yourself experiencing severe anxiety when you think about your child being born, and maybe you feel your mood has changed for the worse. Childbirth is supposed to be a…
Read MoreBirth Injuries and Birth Defects: Know the Difference, Know Your Rights
Welcoming your child into the world should be a happy time. It’s the time where family and friends come together to welcome a new member into the family. But, what if the unthinkable happens? Knowing what to do next if your newborn experiences birth injuries can be an overwhelming situation. After all, this is your…
Read MoreBirth Injury and an Early Birth: What You Should Know
Are you drowning in medical bills due to injuries from your child’s premature birth? Early birth is linked to injuries that cause long-term issues like ADHD, chronic lung disease, severe digestive problems, cerebral palsy, and more conditions that require additional care. What you may not know is that your doctor could be liable for the…
Read MoreHow to Care for Your Child after a Birth Injury
The big day arrived, but your child’s birth wasn’t the completely happy occasion you’d hoped for. Something went wrong, either right before, during or after the birth. A birth injury can result in a lifelong disability. You may need legal counsel to sort through the details of what happened, and who may be at fault.…
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