Cerebral palsy is a devastating condition. Many people have probably heard of it before, and you may be aware that it can result from an injury to the brain during birth. Like a lot of things, however, there are many… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘birth injury’
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Pregnancy Loss Due to Malpractice: The Story of Heather Fergurson
In the world of medical malpractice, there are many tragic instances. It’s not uncommon to find cases of wrongful death, birth injury, or misdiagnosis. Heather Fergurson, 32, was a victim of all three. In 2011, she was denied both the… Read More
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What is Kernicterus and How Can it Easily Be Prevented?
When it comes to birth injuries, Kernicterus is perhaps one of the easiest to prevent. There should be no reason at all, aside from medical malpractice, for why Kernicterus should occur. This can classify as a serious birth injury that… Read More
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Top 3 Medical Malpractice Claims and Their Importance
Medical malpractice is an issue that plagues many medical institutions, and it prevents the sick or injured from getting the treatment they deserve. Too often, what can be defined as medical malpractice is attributed to personal error, or some kind… Read More
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Are Birth Injuries Medical Malpractice?
An injury to a child during birth can be devastating and severe with lifelong consequences. When that injury is caused by a health care provider’s negligence it becomes a heartbreakingly avoidable tragedy. The difficult question is whether a birth injury… Read More