Category: Birth Injury
Injuries can happen during pregnancy as well as during or after birth. A medical caregiver who is improperly trained could injure your infant in the minutes after they’re born and at their most fragile. The list of possible birth injuries can include but are not limited to the following: Cerebral Palsy Erb’s Palsy (brachial plexus) […]
A birth injury can actually come at a few different points during the process of giving birth: immediately before, during, and immediately after birth. Further, a birth injury can range from mild to severe, and it may only be bruising from incorrectly using medical tools or it could be lifelong damage, such as Erb’s Palsy. […]
When you arrive for your consultation, we will ask you questions about your child’s gestation and about his or her birth. If you have yet to write down your memories of this time and/or any questions you may have, it may benefit you to do so before you come in to meet with us. As […]
Personal Injury Lawyer Every parent hopes to hear that their child is happy and healthy after being brought into the world. It can be a heartbreaking nightmare for parents to be informed that their child has sustained a birth injury. It is estimated that around 7 in every 1,000 babies born in the United States […]
Every parent is worried about the potential for a birth injury. While these are not common, there are times when an infant is injured during childbirth or shortly thereafter. Some of the most common causes of birth injury include: Premature birth. Baby is large. Overweight mother. Cesarean delivery. Misuse of delivery tools, such as forceps. […]
Following a birth injury, it is common to be concerned about the future of your child. While his or her health is most important, you must also consider other factors, including how much money it will cost to provide the proper level of treatment for as long as necessary. The cost of providing medical care […]
Our Maryland readers, just the same as those in other parts of the United States, know the importance of infant health. If you are pregnant, it is of utmost importance to do whatever it takes to stay safe and healthy. This holds true both for you and your unborn child. When the time comes to […]
When a woman goes into labor, it is imperative that her health be monitored at all times. The same holds true of the baby, both before and after birth. In most cases, the delivery goes off without a problem. There are times, however, when a birth injury occurs. Birth injuries are extremely serious. Not only […]
Erb’s Palsy is a form of nerve damage sometimes encountered in the Maryland medical system. It is most often caused by birth trauma, especially over-extension of the neck of an infant during the process of delivery. Although it may heal in many cases, especially with intense therapy and parental effort, there is the possibility that […]
Every year throughout Maryland, as well as other states, birth injuries occur for a variety of reasons. As a result, parents are often times put in a challenging financial situation. In some cases, children get the help they need if their parents are able to file a successful lawsuit against a doctor or hospital. However, […]