Shoulder dystocia is one of the most tragic birth injuries, and it is often a consequence of medical malpractice. Shoulder dystocia is a physical issue that affects the brachial plexus and can paralyze the arm. But, it is a preventable… Read More
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Birth Injury Causes Related to Medical Malpractice
Although there are a lot of risks involved in childbirth, parents still hope and expect their baby to be delivered healthy and without harm. When birth injuries occur, it can be a terrible and traumatizing experience for the family. If… Read More
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What Can Cause Brain Damage in Newborns
Many people don’t realize how common birth injuries are, which is why it’s important to know the risk. In particular, there can be an enormous risk of brain damage during childbirth. Read on to learn the common causes of brain… Read More
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Spinal Cord Injuries in Infants
Some of the worst types of injuries are those involving the brain and spinal cord, and this is especially true when they fall under the category of birth injuries. Because of how vulnerable infants are, even a small injury to… Read More
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How to Detect Signs of Medical Malpractice
As far as personal injury claims go, medical malpractice is a particularly challenging category. The reasons for this include the hierarchy involved in the medical field as well as the difficulty in proving fault, which can make many cases hard… Read More
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How Erb’s Palsy is Caused
There are a variety of chronic conditions that can stem from a birth injury. In this instance, Erb’s palsy, or Brachial Plexus Palsy, is a condition caused by nerve damage in an infant’s shoulder. This type of injury most often… Read More
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Three Devastating Birth Injuries
One of the worst things that could happen to an expecting mother is for harm to come to her or her baby during childbirth. A birth injury is truly one of the most costly forms of medical malpractice because an… Read More
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Birth Injury Risks Involved in a Cesarean Section
When it comes to delivering a baby, a Cesarean Section, or C-section, can be a delicate and dangerous process. Because it is a surgical procedure, there are many ways that the mother or child could be at risk for injury… Read More
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Common Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
In general, the definition of medical malpractice involves a medical professional, like a doctor, acting negligently by violating an established standard of care that they had with their patient. For something to qualify as an act of medical malpractice, the… Read More
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Catastrophic Truck Accident Liability
When it comes to commercial truck driving, there are several additional regulations involved to help keep the driver and others safe on the road. And most truck drivers are actively aware of the responsibility that comes with driving something as… Read More