Delayed C-Sections and Brain Damage: HIE and Legal Rights
Delayed C-Sections and Brain Damage: HIE and Legal Rights When you entrust your pregnancy and delivery to medical professionals, you expect them to act swiftly and skillfully in any emergency....
Birth Injury: Improper Use of Forceps and Vacuum Extractors
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion, but for some families, a preventable birth injury can lead to lifelong challenges. The use of delivery assistance tools like...
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS): A Birth Injury Guide
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a type of birth injury that occurs when a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium (the baby’s first stool) and amniotic fluid into the lungs...
Birth Injuries In Indiana: Your Family’s Legal Rights
The day your child is born should be one of the happiest of your life. But when a birth injury occurs, that joy can be replaced by fear, confusion, and...
How to Determine If You Have a Birth Injury Case
When a newborn is injured during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences can be heartbreaking. What should be a joyous moment can quickly turn into a lifetime of uncertainty, stress,...
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): A Birth Injury Guide
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the most severe and life-altering types of birth injuries. It occurs when a newborn’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen and blood flow during...
Understanding Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits: Legal Options for Parents
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to move, maintain posture, control muscle coordination, and may affect learning, hearing, thinking and other nervous system functions....
Pediatric Malpractice: When Medical Errors Harm Children
Children are among the most vulnerable patients in our healthcare system, and when they are harmed due to medical negligence, the consequences can be devastating—for both the child and their...
Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence During Labor and Delivery
The birth of a child should be a joyous milestone for any family—but when medical professionals fail to uphold their responsibilities during labor and delivery, the results can be traumatic....
The Difference Between Birth Defects and Birth Injuries: Legal Implications
Bringing a child into the world is a momentous occasion, but when complications arise, parents may be left wondering about the cause and whether legal action is possible. One common...