Failure to Diagnose Fragile X Syndrome and Misdiagnosis Represent Two Serious Forms of Medical Malpractice, and Those who Suffer this Fate May be Entitled to Compensation. In today’s technologically advanced society, doctors have various options to prevent and diagnose illness. In obstetrics, these technologies help anticipate and diagnose inherited diseases. Genetic testing and thorough medical […]
read full articleFundamentals of Hearing Loss in Infants According to the World Health Organization (WHO), normal hearing range begins at 20 decibels for both ears. Anyone with hearing below that threshold has mild, moderate, severe, or profound hearing loss and is hard of hearing, depending on how far below the 20 decibels. The non-working part may be […]
read full articleA Look at What to Anticipate and What Can Go Wrong During the First 24 Hours with a Newborn After laboring and finally delivering your child, you would be surprised how much there is yet to do. The hospital staff or midwife wants to ensure that your baby is breathing well and thriving, so they […]
read full articleThalassemia Malpractice Attorneys Advocating for Victims of Undiagnosed and Misdiagnosed Thalassemia and Other Genetic Blood Disorders in New Jersey Certain blood disorders passed down from parents to their children can leave someone chronically tired and, in severe cases, very sick, needing frequent blood transfusions. Some babies born with deficient blood cells may even tragically die. Thalassemia […]
read full articleInfants May Suffer Extreme Complications, Permanent Neurological Impairments, and Possibly Death when Kernicterus Occurs. Annually, 60% and 80% of newborns develop jaundice, characterized by yellowish skin and eyes. Full-term babies fall on the lower end of the range, and premature babies on the higher. Typically, mild jaundice is not problematic and resolves on its own. However, […]
read full articleUnderstanding Anencephaly Lawsuits and Your Rights when Your Baby is Born with a Neural Tube Defect in New Jersey In the miraculous development of the embryo in the germinal stage of pregnancy, so much happens as the group of cells called the blastocyst begins to form an embryo with shape and organs, such as the neural tube, […]
read full articleMedical Marijuana Use is Growing Among the Population, But is it Safe for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women? Between 2010 and 2018, the number of hospitalized pregnant women with cannabis use disorder rose by 150%, according to a study entitled “Association of Comorbid Behavioral and Medical Conditions with Cannabis,” published in JAMA Psychiatry in November 2021. Columbia University […]
read full articleSeasoned Attorneys Discuss Maternal Strokes due to Medical Negligence and When You May Have a Claim for Compensation The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released its 2021 report about the steady rise in maternal mortality rates in the United States, the highest in the developed world. Notably, the number of deaths due to […]
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.
