Can Birth Injuries Cause Cerebral Palsy in Infants?

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

Medical mistakes made during birth can have permanent negative consequences for children and their families. Some birth injuries may cause cerebral palsy in infants, a condition that causes impairments in movement, speech or cognition. Cerebral palsy can arise from brain injuries caused by oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) or blunt force trauma. Many children will have difficulty… Read more »

Tags: Pregnancy
Posted in Birth Injury

Common Birth Complications Caused by Medical Malpractice

Posted on March 07, 2016 by

Ask any expecting mother what her worst nightmare is and she would likely rank birth complications at the very top of the list. Birth complications are sometimes caused by the institutions we depend on the most – hospitals and doctors. When birth complications are caused by medical malpractice, it is especially tragic, because children and… Read more »

Tags: Pregnancy
Posted in Birth Injury

Horrifying Surgical Mistake: Surgery Performed On Wrong Newborn

Posted on February 24, 2016 by

We recently discussed how medical mistakes can permanently alter the lives of hospital patients. Wrong-patient surgeries are one of the worst types of medical mistakes. When children are the victims of these mistakes, it is especially tragic. In Tennessee, doctors operated on the wrong newborn, possibly causing permanent damage. According to the mother, doctors made… Read more »

Tags: MedicalError
Posted in Birth Injury

Are Unnecessary C-Sections Risking the Safety of Mothers and Newborns?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the increase of caesarean sections (C-sections) worldwide, including the United States. According to WHO, many of the procedures are being done even when it is not medically necessary. Data released by WHO shows that one in three women are receiving the operation during labor in medium… Read more »

Posted in Birth Injury

Can Antibiotics During Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Cerebral Palsy?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

Researchers with the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London are claiming that an antibiotic commonly used for chest infections can increase the risk of epilepsy and cerebral palsy in children if taken during pregnancy. The results of the study were published in the journal PLOS One. According to the researchers, mothers who took macrolide antibiotics… Read more »

Posted in Birth Injury

What Are Signs My Baby Has Sustained a Brain Injury?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during birth can be caused by a variety of neglectful actions, so it is important for parents to know what the symptoms are and what to do to get help. Birth injuries such as oxygen deprivation and physical trauma from forceps or vacuum extractors can leave infants with permanent brain damage…. Read more »

Posted in Birth Injury

What Educational Benefits Are Available to Children With Cerebral Palsy?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Questions about schooling are very common for parents of children with cerebral palsy, as the injury can range in severity. Fortunately, there are resources that can help children with disabilities receive an education, even in severe cases. Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, disabled students are given the same equal access to receive an education… Read more »

Posted in Birth Injury

Can I Sue a Physician for My Child’s Cerebral Palsy?

Posted on December 26, 2014 by

A Georgia woman has received a verdict in her favor after suing her hospital for birth injuries sustained by her daughter. According to the woman, nurses at Gwinnett Medical Center failed to accurately interpret information provided by medical equipment, leading to prolonged oxygen deprivation during the baby’s delivery. The mother alleged that the infant had… Read more »

Posted in Birth Injury

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

Our Medical Negligence Lawyers

Video Library