Rocky River Medical Malpractice Blog
Ohio woman files medical malpractice claim over newborn’s death
An Ohio woman claims a doctor and staff members from several Toledo health care facilities failed to provide appropriate medical care, which led to the death of her newborn son. Waterville resident Kaley Cocoran filed a medical malpractice complaint in late January...
What is the difference between a birth injury and birth defect?
Childbirth is a special, life-changing experience that every mom-to-be looks forward to. But this experience can quickly turn traumatic when a birth injury or birth defect is involved. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seven out of...
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
The charity organization Reaching for the Stars started Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in 2006 to help educate the populace about cerebral palsy (CP). In 2014, they started the GoGreen4CP campaign that provides informational resources and promotional visibility all...
Seven patients die from mold at children’s hospital
On Feb. 12, a six-month-old baby died from an infection she acquired during an outbreak of mold at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Her name was Elizabeth. She was the seventh patient to die from over a dozen mold outbreaks at the hospital since 2001. Her family joined a...
When should you get a second opinion on a medical diagnosis?
Receiving a difficult or potentially debilitating diagnosis can be overwhelming and frightening. If you’ve been diagnosed with an illness that could significantly impact your life, should you seek a second opinion? According to a Harvard Medical School publication,...
CDC releases worrying new maternal mortality statistics
Concern over the maternal mortality rate here in the U.S. has persisted for years, with outside reports and statistics providing a worrying glimpse at this widespread issue. But the United States’ own Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) went more than a...
4 possible locations for newborn nerve injuries
There is a lot going on during childbirth. While the mother focuses on delivering a newborn, it’s up to the doctor and a team of medical professionals to safeguard their well-being. That includes responding to new information as it is revealed. Among the possible...
ODH receives $12 Million to combat maternal mortality
Becoming a parent is a challenging but rewarding moment for a new mother. Unfortunately, sometimes complications before, during or after a pregnancy can have serious and even deadly consequences. Rise in maternal mortality Maternal mortality is a scary prospect....
Parents can help stop medication errors in kids
In recent years, many parents, health care providers and governments have focused on error people make when giving medicine to children. While people everywhere in the health care system still have work to do, there are a lot of steps parents can take to keep their...
Report card gives Ohio poor grade for preterm births
The March of Dimes has released the 2019 edition of its annual Report Card tracking the health of babies and mothers. Nationwide, it finds the news is not good for preterm (often called premature) births or for the health of new and expectant mothers. Ohio fared...
