Informed consent is of the utmost importance in any medical malpractice lawsuit. The process of obtaining informed consent is a two-way street. It’s up to the doctor to inform you, and it’s up to you to provide your consent. If… Read More
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Birth Injury Statistics that May Surprise You
Every year, about 30,000 babies born in the United States sustain a birth injury. If your child experienced an injury during the birthing process, this statistic is crucial to know. It can be easy to feel as though you are… Read More
How Doctors Can Prevent Birth Injury
The birth of a child should be among the happiest moments in a parent’s life. Unfortunately, there is always the possibility of your child experiencing a birth injury, which can cloud the joy you would otherwise be feeling. You might… Read More
The Basics of Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
You may be familiar with some common forms of birth injury. These include bone fractures, cerebral palsy, and facial paralysis. All of these injuries are either well-known or self-explanatory. But what about brachial plexus birth injuries? These are among the… Read More
Three Forms of Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP), it can be challenging to cope with. You may feel devastated by the knowledge that your child has a condition for which there is no known cure. Perhaps the pain… Read More
The Basics of Birth Asphyxia
Giving birth can be an arduous process. The potential of birth injury can add significantly to that challenge. Birth asphyxia is one of the most common causes of birth injury. At its most basic level, birth asphyxia refers to when… Read More
How Birth Injuries Can Cause Cerebral Palsy
About 10,000 babies per year are born with cerebral palsy in the United States. Cerebral palsy, or CP, is the most commonly occurring motor disability among children. This disorder affects the portion of the brain that controls motor development and… Read More
Broken Bones from Childbirth
No one wants their newborn baby to be injured. Unfortunately, birth injuries are all too common. A birth injury is defined as a physical injury sustained by the baby during the process of childbirth. One commonly occurring form of birth… Read More
Common Wrongful Death Cases
The death of a loved one can be an extremely painful experience. If your loved one experienced a wrongful death, the pain you feel may be amplified. At its most fundamental level, a “wrongful death” is defined as the death… Read More