Category Archives: General
Was Your Baby’s Injury Medical Malpractice?
When a baby is hurt during labor or delivery, parents almost always ask the same question. Was this preventable? Medical teams sometimes suggest that birth injuries are unavoidable, but many are caused by medical errors that should never happen. Understanding what qualifies as birth injury medical malpractice can help you figure out what went… Read More »
Kernicterus from Newborn Jaundice – A Preventable Birth Injury
Newborn jaundice is one of the most common medical conditions seen in babies right after birth, affecting roughly 60% of all newborns. Most cases are mild and harmless, fading with care. But jaundice is more than just “yellow-ish skin.” When left untreated, rising bilirubin levels can cause kernicterus, a completely preventable form of lifelong… Read More »
Why Isn’t My Baby Meeting Developmental Milestones?
When a baby isn’t meeting developmental milestones, it can be difficult to know what’s normal and what’s cause for concern. Some children simply develop at their own pace, while others experience true developmental delays caused by medical, genetic, or birth-related conditions. Learn how to recognize the early signs of developmental delay, explore possible causes like cerebral palsy or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and understand when early intervention—or guidance from a birth injury lawyer—may be needed to protect your child’s future.
What Parents Need to Know About Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) in Newborns
Welcoming a new baby should be a time of joy, but for some families, it can be overshadowed by unexpected birth complications. One of the most serious conditions that can affect newborns is hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is a brain injury that is usually caused by a lack of oxygen or reduced blood flow… Read More »
The fine line between medical practice and malpractice law
In the high-stakes world of medical care, few sectors are as emotionally charged as birth injuries. Before making any decision, medical professionals must consider the potential for life-altering outcomes, and therefore, every mistake presents the possibility of legal consequences. It is no wonder some practitioners find themselves drawn to the other side to fight… Read More »
Can a birth injury cause Autism?
It used to be believed that the only cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was genetics. However, recent studies have linked autism diagnoses and birth injuries, particularly those arising from medical malpractice during delivery. Certain birth complications, including hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, increase the risk of developing autism later in life. Autism can likely have… Read More »
How to protect your family after a birth injury due to malpractice
Welcoming a child into the world ought to be a joyous time. The anticipation of meeting milestones and envisioning the little one’s future fills your head. What happens when the time that is supposed to be filled with excitement turns into a parent’s worst fear? Chris Norman, Partner at WVFK&N, helps explain the legal… Read More »
3 of the Most Common Types of Birth Injuries Due to Malpractice
Watching your child grow and meet milestones is an event all parents look forward to. From sitting unassisted, all the way to taking their first steps. These milestones are more than just emotional moments, they are developmental markers. Injuries at birth due to malpractice can present themselves during the milestone markers. Taking note of… Read More »
Key criteria parents should know when filing a birth injury lawsuit
Birth injuries can be life-altering for both the child and their family. When these injuries occur due to medical negligence, parents may consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation for the harm caused. However, birth injury malpractice cases are complex, and not every poor medical outcome creates a basis for a lawsuit…. Read More »
A guide to neurological and physiological damage from birth injuries
Birth injuries are deeply distressing events for both parents and newborns. They occur when complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery harm the baby in some way, either by accident or malpractice. While some birth injuries may heal over time with treatment, others can cause lasting or permanent disabilities. Birth injuries are typically categorized into… Read More »
