You may be familiar with the term “wrongful death” in connection with medical negligence that results in a patient’s otherwise preventable passing. The term “wrongful life,” however, may be a new concept for many. It is common for couples to use birth control to...
What should be a joyous occasion can turn to devastating loss when a baby suffers permanent severe injuries due to medical negligence at delivery or during the prenatal period. Birth injuries can cause physical, psychological, cognitive and social consequences. The...
We don't think of women dying in childbirth anymore in this nation. But in fact, 700 women do die giving birth every year in the United States and 50,000 more experience severe, unexpected health problems related to pregnancy. In response to these facts, the Center...
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. used an herbicide known as Agent Orange as a military tactic. American soldiers in planes sprayed more than 20 million gallons of the herbicide over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia – in order to destroy crops and eliminate tree cover...
Childbirth is an exciting but simultaneously stressful time. You may be eager to welcome your new baby into the world, but at the same time, you may be worried about the physical process involved. You rely on the medical experts around you to do everything...
Going through childbirth is a physically traumatic experience. As such, there is always some level of risk involved to both the mother and the baby. However, those risks are exacerbated when there are additional factors at play - such as preterm labor and unusual...
If your child has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed. You probably have many questions running through your mind – and may be wondering how to successfully parent your child with this condition.Raising a child...
Even in the Coronavirus age we continue to fight for victims of medical malpractice. I took a deposition via Zoom today of a resident obstetrician who said that an admitting obstetrician violated the standard of care in forging ahead with an ill-fatal trail of...
Birth injuries take place every day in the United States. While some are the result of unavoidable circumstances or underlying health conditions, others happen due to medical negligence.Medical professionals are expected to provide the best care possible. It's...
Welcome or not, well-intended people shower expectant moms with advice. Whether about proper nutrition, exercise, prenatal vitamins, weight gain or parenting classes, advice is generally not in short supply. But how many moms-to-be get information about the risks...
