Category / Birth Injuries / Medical Malpractice
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Cesarean Sections: An Essential Tool in Prevention of Cerebral Palsy
The twentieth century saw a 99% reduction in the risk of death associated with pregnancy. One technology that played a significant role in this reduction is the appropriate use of the cesarean…
August 8, 2022 -
Brain Damage and Immediate Cord Clamping
In birth injury cases, a lack of oxygen is the most common cause of damage to an infant’s brain. Oxygen deprivation can come in the form of asphyxia, a blockage to the…
March 8, 2022 -
Systemic Neglect in Military Hospitals and Patient’s Right to Sue
The bad news on medical care for our armed forces just keeps getting worse. Following up on the revelations regarding extensive waiting times and secret waiting lists at the VA Hospital, a…
July 4, 2014 -
Oxygen Deprivation at Birth: Cooling Blankets Becoming Standard Treatment
Oxygen deprivation during the birth process can result in serious injuries to the newborn. Studies have found that oxygen deprivation can result in death rates as high as 60%, and of those…
September 24, 2012 -
Left Untreated, Severe Jaundice Can Be Very Harmful to Newborns
Hyberbilirubinemia, commonly called jaundice, is a condition that occurs when there is too much Bilirubin in the blood. It is not uncommon in newborns. Typically, it will cause no lasting harm to…
August 28, 2012 -
New Techniques to Fight Cerebral Palsy in the Womb
Doctors at Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia announced a new medical trial that will use melatonin in an effort to prevent prenatal fetal brain injuries, including cerebral palsy. The trial will…
April 23, 2012 -
Medical Malpractice Caps and Public Costs, Who Really Pays?
A few weeks ago, the Florida legislature had before it a bill that would approve a $30.8 million claim against a public hospital for medical negligence. Even though a jury issued the…
March 23, 2012 -
Obstetrics Medical Malpractice Suits Avoidable Through Training, Preparation and Communication
Malpractice insurance premiums for obstetricians are often higher than for any other medical profession. Perhaps it is because the average payment in an obstetrical medical malpractice suit is around $947,000, more than…
March 16, 2012 -
Negligent Failure to Perform C-sections Resulting in Cerebral Palsy
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability among children in the US. In a number of cases, cerebral palsy is caused by a…
February 27, 2012 -
Injured Child and Family Awarded $31 Million for Birth Injuries Resulting from Medical Negligence
An Ohio jury awarded an 8 year old and his family the largest medical malpractice award in the state‘s history. The 8 year old child, Leondo Stanziano, suffers from cerebral palsy as…
December 18, 2009