Birth Injuries

When you have gone through the morning sickness, mood swings and the bodily changes that come with pregnancy, going into labor can come as a huge relief. And the joy of becoming a parent can be overwhelming. But what happens when your little bundle of joy sustains...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle coordination, which means it can make it difficult for someone afflicted with this condition to walk, talk and take care of themselves. CP is caused by damage to a child’s developing...

Birth injuries can result in devastating consequences for newborns and their families. While not always preventable, these injuries often result from medical errors or negligence during pregnancy, labor or delivery. It raises the question - can we do more to prevent...

Birth injuries take multiple forms. Sometimes, things go horrifically wrong during the labor and delivery process and result in the death of an unborn child or newborn. Other times, the incident may leave a child with permanent medical consequences, like cerebral...

Few life experiences are as joyous and fulfilling as becoming a parent. However, this joy can be muted if your little one sustains an injury at birth. If your baby sustains brain injury at birth due to negligence, you may pursue compensation from the liable party via...

Safe delivery of a child is the dream of expectant mothers who always put their trust in nurses, doctors and hospitals. While most professionals and institutions offer quality services to ensure this dream comes true, some don't.   Mistakes in the labor room lead to a...

Medical care has made great strides over the last century when it comes to infant mortality rates. Far more children are born today who survived this process, and who have no serious injuries, when compared to statistics in the past. Unfortunately, that does not mean...

Expectant mothers attend checkups and follow their doctor’s instructions, all so they can hold a healthy baby. Thus, it can be disappointing to be denied this by professionals who were supposed to protect you and your child.   Most doctors and nurses observe strict...

People often think of doctors as professionals working on their own terms, but those days are long gone. The vast majority of modern physicians work as employees in a professional practice, likely a large corporate practice focused on shareholder returns. Instead of...

Whether a childbirth injury affects the infant or the mother, it may lead to long-lasting consequences for you and your family. A downward spiral of mental and emotional anguish may strike your family, leading to psychological and financial challenges. The situation...