Birth plans and delivery methods have evolved over time, paving the way for a new approach known as the “Gentle C-Section.” Traditionally, an emergency or planned cesarean section birth was a clinical and cold procedure that differed greatly from the vaginal birth experience. The focus was on safe, hygienic delivery, not the intimate and emotional […]
read full articleCompound 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, […]
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 articleBreech Baby Delivery Complications When a woman’s pregnancy nears term, her visits with her doctor typically increase. Both the physician and patient prepare for the upcoming birth, continuously checking on the health of the baby and the mother. In one of those checkups, a doctor may discover that the baby is in a breech position. […]
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.
