Families deserve accountability when negligence during delivery robs a child of a healthy start in life During labor and delivery, doctors and other medical professionals must respond quickly to changing circumstances and intervene appropriately when complications arise. Under some circumstances, that means performing an emergency cesarean section. A delay in performing an emergency C-section can...
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What Are My Legal Rights if My Partner Died During Childbirth?
How a wrongful death claim can help after maternal loss Having a child is supposed to be a moment of joy, but it’s also risky for both the mother and the baby. Unfortunately, it’s far too common for that moment to turn into tragedy. If your spouse or partner died while giving birth, you’re likely...
Read MoreTypes of Evidence in Birth Injury Cases
Having an attorney who knows how to gather the right evidence is crucial To win a birth injury lawsuit, the victim and their family must prove three things. The first is a breach of the medical standard of care; that is, a medical professional failed to meet the standard of care that applied under the...
Read MoreYour Child Was Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy—Now What?
Get answers with an experienced birth injury attorney If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at or shortly after birth, it’s normal to be overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of what’s next. The prospect of a lifetime of care can be devastating for any family. That’s why it’s important to talk to a skilled birth...
Read MoreHow Medical Negligence Causes Brain Injuries at Birth
Our law firm stands up for Ohio families What’s supposed to be one of the most joyous moments for a family can rapidly turn tragic. During labor and delivery, a newborn’s developing brain is incredibly vulnerable, and if doctors and other medical professionals don’t do their jobs, the consequences can be catastrophic. During Brain Injury...
Read MoreCan You Sue a Doctor for a Birth Defect?
Make sure you understand your family’s legal options The birth of a child should be a moment of joy for the family, but unfortunately, some births are marred by health problems that might require lifelong treatment. When a baby is born with a birth defect or birth injury, the parents deserve answers about what happened...
Read MoreFive Health Conditions Often Misdiagnosed in the Emergency Room
Patients go to the emergency department because they have acute medical conditions that could be dangerous or even life-threatening. Emergency room doctors and nurses need to work quickly to address those issues and protect patients. And one of the most important steps is to correctly diagnose the patient’s condition. Unfortunately, that’s not always what happens...
Read MoreThe Role of Expert Witnesses in Birth Injury Cases
Birth injury claims and lawsuits, like all medical malpractice claims, require significant medical knowledge in order to properly litigate. Indeed, you can’t even pursue a birth injury case in court without the right medical expert or experts on board. Actually, winning a birth injury case requires highly skilled experts who can explain what happened, what...
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Birth Injury Lawsuits?
Birth is supposed to be a joyful moment, but it’s also a complicated medical event, and if doctors and other medical professionals don’t do their jobs, there are many things that can go wrong. Unfortunately, medical errors before, during, or shortly after childbirth can lead to lifelong consequences for newborns and their families. That’s why...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: How Common Are Anesthesia Errors?
According to a study published in The National Library of Medicine, errors in anesthesia care are on the rise, and the actual numbers may be higher than reported. Miscommunication, medication mistakes, and failure to follow guidelines often lead to severe outcomes, including patient injury and even death. Addressing anesthesia errors requires improving communication, adopting new...
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