Birth Injuries Law Blog

Birth Injury Case Resulting in Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Settled for $5.3 Million

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Joseph L. Messa

Medical malpractice lawyers for a New York family have settled a birth injury lawsuit against New York Presbyterian Hospital for $5.3 Million.... Read More
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Birth Injury: Devastating Cases that Require a High Burden of Proof

Thursday, April 26, 2012 by Christopher M. Davis

This article delves into the controversy surrounding medical malpractice cases, namely those involving procedure gone awry during the birthing process. Because these cases are so serious, expensive, and require a strong burden of proof, families can easily be deterred from filing a claim. However, birth injuries are among the most traumatic and devastating for families who have been anxiously awaiting what is supposed to be a joyous experience. ... Read More
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Study Reveals Impact of Head Blows in Youth Football As Severe As Those in College

Friday, February 24, 2012 by Randall H. Scarlett

If you or someone you love has been injured in this manner, you need to seek the help of traumatic brain injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for many years.  Contact the Scarlett Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.... Read More
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Topic: Birth Injuries

San Diego Birth Injury Lawyers Fighting for Suffering Families

Friday, February 10, 2012 by Daniel M. Gilleon

Based on the unfortunate realities mentioned above, any parents who discover that their child has been severely harmed in this manner need to obtain the help of experienced San Diego birth injury lawyers as soon as possible. Contact Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule a free initial consultation.... Read More
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Birth Injury or Premature Birth from a High Risk Pregnancy

Monday, February 6, 2012 by Bruce G. Fagel

Although every pregnancy carries with it a risk of a birth injury, some pregnancies take on a greater risk.  Women over the age of 35, previous problem pregnancies, high blood pressure, or being pregnant with more than one baby are just a few examples.... Read More
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The American Way: Cleft Lip

Friday, February 3, 2012 by Michael H. Monheit

What medication causes cleft lip in America?

 

People often think of cleft lip birth defects as someone else’s problem or a third world problem. Wrong! Cleft lip happens here in America. Cleft lip happens to your family, your neighbors, and your children’s classmates.

If you’re reading this now – cleft... Read More

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Topic: Birth Injuries

The War Against Cleft Palate Birth Injury

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Michael H. Monheit

According to a 2011 article in the Los Angeles Times, the anti-epilepsy drug topiramate (Topamax) triples the risk of birth defects such as cleft palate birth injury, the FDA warns.

 

Even with America’s award-winning modern medicine in this shiny high technology world, a cleft birth injury happens to one in 600 babies. Why?... Read More
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Lawsuit claims Robertson doctor neglected newborn

Thursday, December 22, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

Lawsuit claims Robertson doctor neglected newborn

from The Tennessean

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111222/ROBERTSON01/312220063/Lawsuit-claim s-Robertson-doctor-neglected-newborn

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Erb's Palsy

Monday, September 26, 2011 by Regis M. McClelland

Erb’s palsy results in paralysis of an arm after the main arm nerves that attach to the spine are damaged.  While this can occasionally happen to adults after a hard fall on the head or shoulder, it is most common in newborns as a result of a difficult childbirth.... Read More
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Who Can Sue for Birth Injuries--and in What Time Frame?

Thursday, September 15, 2011 by Regis M. McClelland

A birth injury sometimes may be the result of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice actions are subject to rules limiting who can sue and how long you have to file suit. It is important to contact the Pittsburgh birth injury attorneys who specialize in this complex area of the law to determine whether you have the right to bring suit—and, if so, how much time you have time to do so.... Read More
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