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Polyhydramnios Birth Injury Lawsuits in New Jersey

Oct 13, 2024

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 experienced team of birth injury lawyers assists clients with polyhydramnios malpractice claims throughout New Jersey and we consult on these cases nationwide. If you need further legal...

Fundamentals of Compound Presentation in Labor and Delivery

Sep 27, 2024

Compound 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, facing the mother’s back. However, compound presentation means that a fetus is typically positioned with an arm, hand, foot, or...

Comprehensive Guide to Medical Malpractice with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Sep 14, 2024

Severe Morning Sickness: What it is, Why Medical Professionals Must Identify the Signs of It, and How Negligence in Diagnosing and Treating Hyperemesis Gravidarum May Justify Legal Action Pregnancy experiences vary among women, with some experiencing little discomfort and others experiencing debilitating symptoms. Some women feel slightly queasy in the first trimester, while others experience extreme morning sickness throughout the pregnancy. While most morning sickness passes without incident, severe nausea and vomiting are notable signs...

Maternal Cardiac Complications in Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery

Sep 1, 2024

The Serious Risks of Pregnancy Heart Conditions and Cardiac Complications During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume increases significantly. With around 30% to 50% more blood, her heart works harder to move that much volume through the body. Also, labor and delivery cause a woman’s blood pressure and heart rate to rise, increasing the chances of cardiac complications or worsening pre-existing heart problems. Such maternal stressors often lead to heart disease complications in about 4% of...

The Dangers of Fainting and Dizziness During Pregnancy

Aug 16, 2024

While Common, Dizziness and Fainting Should Not be Taken Lightly by Pregnant Women and their Doctors. Failure to Investigate the Potential Cause can Lead to Serious Injuries in New Jersey. A woman’s body undergoes tremendous changes once she becomes pregnant. It’s no wonder so many pregnant women feel dizzy and faint, especially in the first trimester. Some dizziness, along with nausea and vomiting, is common in the early stages of pregnancy when blood sugar levels...

What Parents Should Know about Ewing Sarcoma Negligence

Aug 1, 2024

Can You File a Lawsuit for Ewing Sarcoma that Was Undiagnosed or Misdiagnosed in NJ? Children experience various cancers, some more often than others. One hazardous childhood cancer is Ewing’s sarcoma, which develops in the tissue and bones. Children between 10 and 20 are the most likely population to contract the disease. Named after Dr. James Ewing in the early 20th century, Ewing sarcoma (EWS) appears as fast-growing tumors in the hip, ribs, pelvis, or...

Warning Signs and Implications of a Bulging Fontanelle

Jul 19, 2024

If Your Baby has a Bulging Fontanelle after Experiencing a Traumatic Birth, It May be a Sign of a Serious Health Condition that can Damage them for Life Newborn babies have soft spots on their heads where the skull’s formation is incomplete. The fontanels are spots where skull bones have yet to close to form a completed skull, the sutures being where the skull bones connect. The spots allow the baby’s head to mold to...

Utility of a Special Needs Trust for Your Child’s Birth Injury Settlement

Jul 6, 2024

How a Special Needs Trust May Protect Your Child’s Future after Settling or Winning a Birth Injury Case in Court The first battle is getting the financial support you need for your baby’s birth injury through a medical malpractice action. The second challenge is managing a settlement or damages award to ensure that your child has all of the necessary care for as long as they need. How do you budget for your child’s possible...

Is there Such a Thing as an Average Birth Injury Settlement?

Jun 21, 2024

As the Parent of a Child who Suffered a Birth Injury, You may Wonder: What is the Average Settlement Amount? The Short Answer: There Isn’t One. Explore Why and What Matters for Determining Compensation. When a birth injury occurs, the financial costs for temporary or permanent care can be overwhelming. If the injury results from a medical professional’s negligence, parents may pursue a claim for damages, including the medical and other care costs for the...

Understanding Different Types of Paralysis Resulting from Birth Injuries

Jun 15, 2024

You may hear about paralysis in the context of strokes and spinal cord injuries that leave victims immobile. However, birth injuries can also lead to temporary, permanent, partial, or complete paralysis. Various labor and delivery complications, such as prolonged labor, prolapsed umbilical cords, cephalopelvic disproportion, and improper use of birth-assistance instruments, may cause brain, spinal cord, and neurological damage, leaving a baby paralyzed. The General Definition of Paralysis Paralysis from birth complications can cause a...