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When your family is facing a serious diagnosis, clear information matters. Browse our guides and articles to better understand medical malpractice, birth injuries, and the options available to you.
Why Isn’t My Baby Meeting Developmental Milestones?
Every child grows at their own pace, but persistent delays can signal something more. Learn the milestones to watch, the warning signs worth acting on, and when a delay may point to a preventable birth injury.
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Recognizing Signs of Birth Injuries
This Article was created in partnership with Fox45 News Identifying birth injuries early is crucial for ensuring prompt medical intervention and seeking legal recourse if necessary. There are a lot of moving parts after a baby is born, but parents need to be vigilant as they spend time with their children…
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The Different Types of Birth Injuries and Their Impact on Families
As an expecting parent, you hope for a healthy birth, but malpractice, mistakes, and complications can lead to birth injuries. These injuries can range from minor to severe and can have a profound impact on the child’s life. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of birth injuries and how…
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Advocate Trinity Hospital Ordered to Pay $23 Million Dollars After Failure to Timely Deliver Leads to Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy
On May 1, 2024, a jury in Cook County, Illinois, awarded $23,070,000 to Na’ Jai Johnson, a seven-year-old girl who suffers from brain damage and cerebral palsy. A jury of 12 unanimously found that a nurse and two obstetricians at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago were negligent by failing to deliver…
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WVFKN Lawyer Secures $2.75 Million for a Client Through a Settlement in Chicago
WVFK&N partner Chris Norman recently settled a case in mediation, with the plaintiff receiving $2.75 million for damages following the death of a newborn child following a failure to deliver timely. Even though fetal monitoring showed the child was clearly in distress, delivery of the baby was delayed…
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The High Cost of Birth Injuries
Every parent wants their child to be born healthy and free from harm. Unfortunately, birth injuries happen all too often, and the financial burden of these injuries can be devastating. If your child has been injured at birth, it’s important to know that you have options. You may be entitled to compensation…
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Can Daylight Savings Time Cause Medical Errors?
A recent study by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM) has shown that the transition to Daylight Savings Time in the spring is linked to a higher severity of injuries in medical malpractice cases. As you may know, Daylight Savings Time (DST) is the practice of shifting our clocks forward an…
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WVFKN Secures $1.7 Million Dollar Settlement for Client in Chicago
A filed claim on behalf of a family and the questions surrounding the care their premature twins recieved in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Birth Injury Lawyer
When your child suffers a birth injury, it can be hard to know where to start. As you come to terms with the injury and begin to make a plan forward, it is essential to consider your options for funding. The long-term medical costs and other expenses associated with a birth injury can be high. Victims…
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Wrongful Death Due to Failure to Adequately Respond to Obstetrical Emergency
On February 5, 2024, WVFK&N attorney Brian Cathell filed a medical malpractice claim on behalf of a newborn who suffered an avoidable death. On November 26, 2021, the mother presented to the Emergency Department (hereinafter referred to as “ED”) at Nazareth Hospital to confirm that she was pregnant…
Read MoreInfant Injury Due to Failure to Properly Manage Medical Equipment (January 18, 2024)
On January 18, 2024, WVFK&N attorneys Christopher Norman and Gregory Kirby filed a medical malpractice claim on behalf of a newborn who suffered an avoidable brain injury. The complaint alleges that the child was born at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) on January 25, 2022, at 25 weeks gestation…
Read MoreNewborn Brain Injury Due to Delayed Delivery (January 2024)
On January 18, 2024, WVFK&N attorneys filed a medical malpractice claim on behalf of a newborn who suffered an avoidable brain injury. The complaint alleges that in the summer of 2015, the mother became pregnant. She was notably consistent with her prenatal care, attending appointments at least once…
Read MoreNewborn Brain Injury Due to Delayed Delivery (November 15, 2023)
On November 15, 2023, WVFK&N attorneys filed a medical malpractice claim on behalf of a newborn who suffered an avoidable brain injury. The complaint alleges that on November 30, 2021, the child’s mother was 39 weeks and 2 days gestation when she presented to Bayhealth Medical Center at approximately…
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