Iowa Family Settles Birth Injury Lawsuit for $5.5 million
In the United States, an estimated 27 out of every thousand babies are born suffering from some form of birth injury. Many are due to factors related to genetics, but some are as a result of medical malpractice or problems during the birth. This is not uncommon and spurs the family to file a lawsuit against the doctor and/or hospital…. Read more »
Cerebral Palsy Can Cause Lifelong Problems
Out of every 303 children born, one will suffer from cerebral palsy. This makes it one of the more commonly diagnosed conditions across the country and can also be caused by birth injuries. It consists of several problems and not just one single condition. It has a number of developmental disabilities connected to a part of the brain that regulates… Read more »
Birth Injury Lawsuit Settled for $4.72 Million
Negligence on the part of medical professionals led to a family receiving $4.72 million to settle a lawsuit brought against the Salina Regional Health Center. Mistakes made by the physician and treatment that was found to be less than that of standard medical practices caused a newborn’s birth injuries. The mother gave birth in February of 2006 and the child… Read more »
Cerebral Palsy Causes and Consequences
The term cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that covers several neurological disorders, all of which involve brain damage that impairs muscle strength, control, and coordination. The condition is all too common: approximately 10,000 of the babies born in the United States every year are born with or develop cerebral palsy, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control… Read more »
Facial Laceration During C-Section Spurs Illinois Lawsuit
Facial lacerations are birth injuries that can occur during Cesarean sections if the medical staff overseeing the birth doesn’t adhere to proper standards of care. They can happen when the C-section is performed in an emergency by inexperienced surgeons or residents. These lacerations can also result from a ruptured membrane prior to the operation being performed. Hospitals have safety protocols… Read more »
