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Understanding the causes, types, symptoms, and consequences of SCI in newborns Spinal cord injuries during birth can have lifelong consequences for infants, and unfortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented. Unfortunately, healthcare professionals are often responsible for birth injuries, due to medical negligence and errors. In these cases, it is crucial for parents to...

Families impacted by cerebral palsy should know their options There is no doubt that healthcare professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of patients. Unfortunately, however, medical malpractice can happen, and when it does, it can have devastating consequences. One such condition that may result from medical malpractice is cerebral palsy, a neurological...

Breaking down the tragic reality of maternal deaths in the U.S. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an alarming 20 out of 100,000 women die annually due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. These devastating incidents, known as maternal deaths, often result from medical negligence and malpractice. It is...

Sepsis is a serious complication that can lead to death if not treated promptly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), maternal sepsis is a leading cause of fatalities among pregnant women worldwide, resulting in 261,000 deaths annually. As noted by the Sepsis Alliance, recent data from the U.S. reveals that 23%...

Despite advances in medical science in recent decades, the overall stillbirth infant death rate in the United States remains relatively high, according to a recent medical study as reported by HealthDay News. "Our findings illustrate that past progress has now been offset by these newly identified risks," said study lead author Cande Ananth, chief of...

A Cleveland, Ohio, birth injury lawyer explains what parents should know One of the most common birth injuries involving babies before or after birth is perinatal stroke or neonatal stroke. But what are these birth injuries? Why do they happen? And how does medical negligence sometimes play a role? You can find the answers to...

The United States has a maternal mortality crisis. Giving birth in America is far more dangerous than in other high-income countries. As of 2020, the maternal mortality rate in the United States was almost 24 deaths per 100,000 live births, more than triple the rate in any other developed country. While childbirth is never completely...

Medical malpractice claims can cover a wide range Medical malpractice often results in serious injuries and fatalities. According to a study by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, an estimated 250,000 people die each year due to medical errors made by healthcare professionals. As a result, medical malpractice errors are the third leading cause of...

Medical providers need to follow standards of care to avoid injuries. While a mother's body usually starts the labor process on its own, it's not uncommon to need additional help. Roughly a quarter of births in the United States are induced — meaning a medical intervention is used to get labor started. Labor induction is...

Understanding the risk factors and the role of negligence. Before, during, and shortly after birth, a baby's developing brain is highly vulnerable to injury. One of the most important things for medical professionals to do during this time is to prevent brain damage. Unfortunately, that standard of care is not always met. Infant brain injuries...