Negligence Alleged In A Lawsuit After Baby Is Stillborn
The term fetal distress may encompass a variety of conditions. Some causes may include hypoxia or low oxygen resulting in brain damage, diabetes in the mother, shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord issues, and prolonged labor. When signs of fetal distress arise, health practitioners must take quick action to ensure the health of the child. If left untreated, the fetus is at… Read more »
Parents File Erb’s Palsy Suit
The parents of Christopher Griffin Jr. filed a lawsuit in the United States’ Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois on the 27th of February, 2012, after Christopher Jr. experienced birth injury during the delivery process. Daniele Griffin and Chrostopher S. Griffin, Sr. have named Edouard Coupet, M.D., who acted as the presiding doctor during the delivery of Christopher Jr., as… Read more »
Mistakes at Birth Alleged to Cause Injuries to a Newborn
A mother was scheduled for induced labor on December 23, 2007, at Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Induction of labor was required because the fetus was large for gestational age. Induction was started with the drug oxytocin (Pitocin) at 1AM. Rather than normal, the fetal heart rate was determined to be “indeterminate.” The standard of care… Read more »
One Child’s Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy
Five-year-old Andrew Burkhart isn’t like other kindergarteners. Little Andrew takes 14 medications everyday, and his free time is divided between the playground and doctor’s office. Andrew was born with cerebral palsy, a disease that affects many aspects of his life. His diagnosis is reflected in his parents’ lives, as well: Andrew’s mother, Kellie Burkhart, quit her job in order to… Read more »
Compensation for Birth Injuries May Help Pay New Therapy
When a child suffers lack of oxygen to the brain during birth, the result can be lifelong impairment. Low oxygen resulting in brain damage can lead to cerebral palsy, a condition that affects the brain and may cause difficulty walking or immobility. When medical negligence is to blame, parents have filed a birth injury lawsuit to help cover the treatment… Read more »
