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- Having Twins and the Risk of Birth Injuries
Jul 6, 2019
Twin Birth Injury Lawyers serving all of New Jersey Having one child is a miraculous event, but two? Perhaps even more amazing. While multiple birth pregnancies are a miracle of nature and more than ever, of science, they are also inherently more dangerous that typical pregnancies involving only one baby. In fact, having twins automatically places you in the “high risk pregnancy” category. Considering this, OB-GYNs and other doctors must take additional precautions while providing...Read More - New Report Identifies Fewer Children’s Product Recalls
Jun 21, 2019
A new report issued by Kids In Danger (KID), discovered a strikingly lower rate of children’s product recalls in the last year. This leaves parents to wonder: are products intended for use with children becoming safer, or are the regulatory agencies responsible for identifying defective products simply becoming more careless with their enforcement policies? It is important to understand why children’s products may be recalled and how defective children’s products may cause injuries to your...Read More - Diagnostic Errors the Most Common Type of Pediatric Malpractice
Jun 7, 2019
Infants and children are misdiagnosed with astounding frequency, sometimes with catastrophic consequences. In fact, a recent study examining preventable pediatric medical errors found that diagnostic mistakes are the leading cause of injuries among pediatric malpractice victims. It also revealed that the types of injuries that patients suffer, and the exact ways that these injuries happen, vary among different age groups. As a parent or caregiver, the idea that your child’s healthcare provider may actually compromise...Read More - New Jersey Damages Cap & Statute of Limitations for Birth Injuries
May 23, 2019
If your child suffered a birth injury and you are considering filing a claim for medical malpractice in New Jersey, it is important to be aware of certain statutory rules that may affect your case. Perhaps you are unsure of how long you have to file a birth injury claim, known as the “statute of limitations.” If you are coping with the costs of your child’s long-term care, you may be wondering if there is...Read More - The Midwife’s Role in a Birth Injury Case
May 10, 2019
A midwife is a person trained to assist women in childbirth. While some choose to employ the services of a midwife, drawn to the benefit of a natural birth or more relaxed birthing process, midwives can make mistakes just like any other doctor, nurse, or medical professional. The specialized training and licensing required to be a midwife does not preclude midwives from failing to provide adequate care to mothers and newborns during and after labor...Read More - Childbirth Complication Rates & Maternity Care Negligence in Hospitals
Apr 26, 2019
Maternity care should be among our top priorities as a society and yet we as a nation consistently fall short in this significant area. While there is a host of available information regarding hospital complication rates, there is little to no data related to childbirth complication rates made available to the public in the United States. USA Today sought to correct this issue, attempting to lift the veil on complication rates in maternity care and...Read More - The Importance of Early Detection for Birth Injuries
Apr 14, 2019
When your child has suffered a birth injury or associated condition like Cerebral Palsy, detecting the warning signs is often a first step in the right direction. Modern medicine has provided a host of valuable tools and techniques to assist doctors in timely and accurate diagnosis of these conditions and yet, many times, they persist for years without proper diagnosis. While babies and young children are limited in their ability to communicate when something is...Read More - Wheezing in Children May Mean a Bigger Problem that Asthma
Mar 29, 2019
Wheezing is highly prevalent among children. While many children will experience wheezing on at least one occasion, this belies the seriousness of this medical situation. Asthma is the most common condition associated with recurrent episodes of wheezing; however, wheezing can be a sign of another, perhaps more grave problem in infants and children. Doctors must be aware of this possibility and take steps to investigate the underlying cause of wheezing in their pediatric patients before...Read More - Delivery Complications Spike based on Day and Time, Study Shows
Mar 16, 2019
A new study investigating maternal complications during delivery found that there was a significant increase in delivery complications during specific periods of the day and week. Researchers discovered that the risk to mothers giving birth may be higher or lower, depending on when the delivery occurs. As a pregnant woman or someone with a loved one soon to give birth, the idea that the quality of their medical care is affected by something as seemingly...Read More - How Pediatricians Should Identify Neurological Injuries
Mar 2, 2019
As a parent, you know your child, but it is often difficult to identify medical conditions very early on in their their life. You may even have a sense that something is amiss but be unsure as to what is wrong. You trust your child’s pediatrician to recognize signs of a possible health issue and to uncover the source of the problem. This is true for neurological conditions and a vast array of others. Recognizing...Read More