Delayed Delivery Lawyers in New Jersey Each labor is unique to the woman involved, heavily influenced by numerous factors related to the mother’s physical state and genetic predispositions, as well as the baby’s health status, size, and position. Unfortunately for some expectant mothers, labor is long, which increases the likelihood that their babies will suffer […]
read full articleUse of Umbilical Cord Blood to Improve Outcomes for Infants with Brain Damage due to Birth Hypoxia Pregnancies typically end with the birth of a healthy baby and many deliveries proceed without potentially damaging complications. Despite this, and considering that each contraction facilitating the baby’s successful exit from the womb applies hundreds of pounds of […]
read full articleNew Jersey Spina Bifida Lawyers for Victims of Failure to Test, Diagnose, & Treat Neural Tube Defects Your baby was born with spina bifida, a birth condition that occurs when the neural tubes in a fetus’s spine do not close completely, leading to spinal malformations and damage, as well as possible nerve damage to the […]
read full articleThe neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), with its beeping machines and blinking screens, can be a frightening place for new parents. Hospital employees rush around tiny newborns attached to tubes and machines as you watch helplessly, worried about your baby’s health and hoping for their full recovery. While the medical care provided to those particularly […]
read full articleChild Allergic Reaction Lawyers Representing Victims across New Jersey Allergies are not uncommon, as many people young and old experience seasonal allergies, hay fever, and food allergies. Most live with them without life-threatening episodes, perhaps with annoying sniffles, watery eyes, or itchy rashes–unless they experience anaphylaxis. A severe allergic reaction to an allergen, like bee […]
read full articleInadequate documentation and poor communication in pediatrics can result in significant harm for children. All treating professionals need to be in close communication in pediatric patient care, and in the absence of live conversations, require extensive documentation through medical records-keeping to understand the current situation. When communication breaks down, or complete and accurate records about […]
read full articleYou had a birth plan to have your child naturally, without medication, a c-section, or an episiotomy. But life does not as always work out the way we plan, especially when it comes to the delicate and highly complex process of childbirth. Doctors often decide what is best for you and your baby based on […]
read full articleLittle else is more devastating than leaving the hospital after giving birth to a baby with a birth injury. In some cases, it may be months or even years before your child begins exhibiting signs that something is amiss, which may ultimately lead to a birth injury diagnosis. Birth injuries occur before, during, or after […]
read full articleAssistive Technology for Infants with Birth Injuries and Cerebral Palsy Approximately 2.5% of newborns suffer birth injuries, resulting in brain damage or other bodily harm that impairs the major human systems responsible for motor, intellectual, and sensory functioning. Birth trauma, most often due to complications in the labor and delivery process or negligence, can be […]
read full articleI want to file a medical malpractice lawsuit for my child – What is the statute of limitations in NJ? The New Jersey statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is generally two years from the date upon which medical negligence occurred, or the point at which the patient recognized, or reasonably should […]
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.
