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Jaundice & Brain Damage Jaundice is one of the most common conditions in newborn babies. How common exactly? About 3 in 5 babies are born with some form of jaundice. That’s why we’ve come to look at jaundice as something completely normal. Something that will usually go away on its own or with just…

C-Section Lawsuits Guide C-sections are some of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. However, they’re still major surgeries. Not only that, but they come with the responsibility of caring for a newborn immediately after. Recovering from a C-section can be difficult enough. Add to the mix other possible complications due to a doctor’s negligence…

What would warrant a chorioamnionitis lawsuit? Here’s a real life example: A Minnesota couple became parents to a baby boy after a complicated, mismanaged birth experience. The mother had previously delivered a baby via c-section, but his time around, she wanted a VBAC (Vaginal birth after C-section).. She was induced by Pitocin. But shortly…

In the United States, medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death. Shocking, right? No one goes to the hospital thinking a doctor’s going to harm them. After all, doctors pledge to help, not harm. But everyone has to seek medical care at some point or another. So it’s good to be aware…

No one heads to a hospital expecting to be injured while there. On the contrary–you expect medical staff to heal and not harm you. But hospitals do sometimes harm patients. In fact, 250,000 negligent hospital deaths occur every year, according to a Johns Hopkins study. The good news? If a hospital makes a mistake…

Some deliveries utilize the assistance of a vacuum extractor. When used properly, your doctor can help bring your baby onto the other side safely. he assistance of a vacuum extractor. But a vacuum delivery during childbirth may put your baby at risk. Improper use can cause serious trauma to the baby. Brain or nerve…

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing justice served. Especially when you or your family are the ones who’ve suffered at the hands of negligent doctors. But proving medical malpractice is like trying to run a marathon. You can’t lace up your shoes and hit the ground running without some careful preparation.  In this article,…

Modern medical advancements in fetal care and delivery have allowed for more successful pregnancies and child births than ever before. But even then, preventable errors during childbirth still occur. Many babies sustain injuries because of negligence. If a medical malpractice birth injury occurred while you delivered your baby, you may be entitled to compensation….

Many parents do extensive research before picking the right pediatrician for their child. After all, the health of their children is at stake. When we think of doctors, especially pediatricians, most believe they’ll always provide great care. Without avoidable mistakes, without negligence, and without any harmful consequences. Unfortunately, not all families receive the standard…

The long, complicated name of this illness suits it. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is complicated. No new parent wants to hear a doctor pronounce this diagnosis on their baby. But what is HIE? It’s a type of brain injury that most often affects newborns. Also known as birth asphyxia, the condition turns a baby’s largely…