In any situation, unexpected death due to negligence is a terribly devastating event, but it can be especially heartbreaking to lose a baby in childbirth. Because doctors should understand the risks of delivering a baby, many times, if there is… Read More
Archive for the ‘Birth Injury’ Category
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Determining Liability in a Delayed Cesarean Section
Delivering a baby can be a risky process, but no expecting mother or her child deserves to suffer a Medical Malpractice injury. Unfortunately, medical mistakes during childbirth are likely, especially during a Cesarean section. Because a C-section is a surgical… Read More
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Risks Involved in Vacuum or Forceps Delivery
Delivering a baby can be an intense and stressful process. It should be every doctor’s goal to deliver the child safely and without any incident. But unfortunately, there is an opportunity for several things to go wrong. For example, if… Read More
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Common Types of Birth Injury Lawsuits
It’s every parent’s hope that their child will be born healthy. But medical errors can occur during the delivery process, and it can lead to birth injuries. If the damage was a direct result of the medical error, then you… Read More
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An Overview of Birth Asphyxia
There is always the risk of birth injury when a doctor delivers a baby. But even when the doctor’s errors do not inflict direct physical harm to your baby, there is a possibility of other injuries through birth asphyxia. Here… Read More
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Liability in a Delayed Cesarean Section
A birth injury is one of the worst forms of Medical Malpractice because it can ruin or possibly end the fragile life of a newborn child. But one overlooked area of birth injuries is a delayed Cesarean section or C-Section…. Read More
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Birth Injuries That Can Be Caused by a C-Section
Whether there is an emergency during delivery or it was pre-scheduled, a Cesarean section, commonly known as a C-section delivery is a potentially dangerous way to bring a baby into the world. Because a C-section involves making an incision at… Read More
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Important Information On Birth Injury Lawsuits
A birth injury is a tragic event that can destroy a child’s life. And birth injuries are more common that many people would realize. A birth injury can come under the category of medical malpractice and it is caused by… Read More
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What is Kernicterus and How is it a Result of Medical Malpractice?
Kernicterus is a serious health issue that affects newborn babies. It is a type of brain damage that can lead to devastating, lifelong health issues that are in some cases fatal. If you have any concerns that your baby is… Read More
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Three Types of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a brain condition that affects a person’s involuntary muscle movements and impacts their ability to function. It is a lifelong condition that usually begins at or before birth, and many people may not realize that it is… Read More