Inside 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 articlePolyhydramnios Birth Injury Lawsuits in New Jersey Amniotic fluid plays a critical role in pregnancy. It protects the fetus from injury when a mother falls or makes other movements that could harm the developing child and keeps the fetal environment stable. However, too much amniotic fluid can harm a mother and baby for life. Our […]
read full articleCompound Presentation and Connection to Birth Injuries Pregnancy can be a time of joy, reflection, and anxious anticipation. No one expects complications, but 8% of pregnancies have them. One such complication is compound presentation, which happens when a fetus is abnormally positioned in the birth canal. Optimally, a fetus travels down the birth canal headfirst, […]
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.