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
Archive for the ‘Birth Injury’ Category
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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 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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What is Birth Asphyxia?
Birth asphyxia is defined as a condition where an infant doesn’t receive proper oxygen flow to the brain. This can lead to very harmful injuries for the baby. Here are some things that you should know about birth asphyxia.
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What You Need to Know About Infant Wrongful Death
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
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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