Our attorneys regularly represent victims who suffer childhood brain injuries caused by defective products. In one such case, we recovered $14.5 million for a 14-year-old boy who sustained catastrophic injuries after being struck by a baseball hit with a high-performance aluminium bat. This case involved a 12-year-old Passaic County boy who was pitching in a Little […]
read full articleIf your child suffered a stroke during labor and delivery or soon after birth, it is invaluable to understand the potential effects of these injuries on their long-term development. A recent study investigating the effect of strokes in infants discovered that newborn stroke sufferers employ a different region of the brain for language skills. In many […]
read full articleIn one of our current cases, our lawyers are representing a child who suffered lifelong disability due to medical malpractice as a newborn. Tragically, his doctor’s failure to monitor and treat his blood sugar levels after birth led to a severe brain injury and permanent complications. If this sounds like something that may have happened […]
read full articleOur experienced pediatric malpractice attorneys obtained $3,825,000 on behalf of a young girl who suffered significant brain damage due to undiagnosed infant respiratory distress in Essex County, New Jersey. Due to the negligence of the medical professionals responsible for diagnosing and treating her acute respiratory condition, the victim suffered severe brain injuries and permanent complications. […]
read full articleNeurological conditions are a significant danger affecting children from birth through adolescence. A recent international study found that 16 percent of children in pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) have acute neurological conditions with brain damage resulting from cardiac arrest, traumatic brain injury, or other causes. The study, published in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, was intended to […]
read full articleUrgent care centers have proliferated in the last several years, offering parents the opportunity to access on-demand medical care for their children if the pediatrician’s office does not have an appointment available for several days and the child does not require emergency treatment. However, parents often struggle with questions about urgent care centers and these […]
read full articleWhen a child has appendicitis, immediate diagnosis and treatment is absolutely essential to prevent serious complications and even death. In many cases, the inflammation associated with appendicitis will cause a child’s appendix to rupture if left untreated. A recent case in New York illustrates what can go wrong if a child’s doctor fails to recognize […]
read full articleA research study published in the Journal of Pediatrics sought to evaluate the relationship between childbirth during overnight hours and serious birth injuries or neonatal death in infants born with very low birth weights. The results were significant, showing that babies with very low birth weight are at increased risk for severe intraventricular hemorrhage, death, […]
read full articleMedical research has attempted to develop programs and processes for preventing patient harm, one example of which is the use of trigger tools. By understanding the instances and causes of adverse events, hospitals, doctors and other medical professionals can attempt to improve patient care. However, much of this work has concentrated on adult patients, with […]
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.
