When your child gets sick, you trust that a pediatrician will correctly diagnose and treat the illness. But what if what seemed like a school flu or routine ear infection was actually something more serious, and worse, it was misdiagnosed? Many parents ask: Could my child’s school illness have been misdiagnosed by a pediatrician? Sometimes […]
read full articleWhen a child struggles to breathe, parents instinctively know something is wrong. Yet too often, these concerns are brushed aside as “just allergies.” While seasonal allergies are common, not every case of coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath is related to pollen or dust. Sometimes a doctor’s failure to recognize a more serious condition can […]
read full articleWhen you bring your child for a developmental screening, you expect reassurance that everything is on track or clear guidance if something isn’t. These tests can uncover delays in speech, motor skills, learning, or social interaction that may point to an underlying condition. Sometimes a diagnosis made during one of these screenings reveals that the […]
read full articleMost parents never imagine that their baby could lose oxygen during childbirth and that it might go unnoticed. But in some heartbreaking cases, newborns experience a dangerous drop in oxygen levels with little or no warning. This condition, known as silent hypoxia, can lead to serious and lasting harm if not quickly recognized and addressed. […]
read full articleUterine Tachysystole During Labor and Delivery Uterine Tachysystole is a medical term for extraordinarily powerful and frequent contractions during labor. During childbirth, the uterus contracts to push the baby from the uterus and out of the birth canal. Extremely strong, long, and frequent contractions jeopardize the baby’s oxygen supply. Powerful, excessive, and irregular contractions can […]
read full articleInside Look at Umbilical Cord Blood Gas Testing As a baby develops in the womb, they receive oxygen through the placenta, a key feature during pregnancy that transfers vital resources to the growing life. The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta and receives oxygen (and nutrition) through the cord’s blood vessels. Essentially, the […]
read full articleCategories to Consider in Wrongful Birth Damages Calculations Raising a child with severe medical needs is an emotional and financial journey that no parent expects to face in parenthood, much less wants or images their child will be facing. When medical negligence manifests in parents being unaware of their child’s congenital or genetic conditions before […]
read full articleBirth plans and delivery methods have evolved over time, paving the way for a new approach known as the “Gentle C-Section.” Traditionally, an emergency or planned cesarean section birth was a clinical and cold procedure that differed greatly from the vaginal birth experience. The focus was on safe, hygienic delivery, not the intimate and emotional […]
read full articleNew Jersey Canavan Disease Attorneys Thanks to modern science and technology, fetal conditions like Canavan disease and others are detectable during pregnancy. The advantage of detecting genetic diseases in early pregnancy is preparedness. When a physician and the expecting parents know about a genetic condition such as Canavan Disease, they can all be ready for […]
read full articleIf your child suffered an injury, complications, or a medical condition resulting from medical negligence, you may have grounds for a pediatric malpractice or birth injury lawsuit. Learn more.
If a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider failed to provide adequate care for your child and they suffered harm, you can pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. Find out about damages.
The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice lawsuit varies from state to state. The time limits may begin when your child's condition is identified, not necessarily when it occurred. Contact us for information that applies to your child's specific case.
Research published in the Journal Pediatrics found that 45 percent of pediatric patient medical errors resulting in harm were most likely preventable.
