According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 84% of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are preventable. A new report analyzed data from the Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) covering 36 states over a 3-year period. It included review of over 1,000 pregnancy-related deaths. A Philadelphia birth injury lawyer shares information regarding […]
Category: Birth Injury
10 Birth Injury Facts
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the majority of birth injuries can be avoided by identifying risks, taking preventative measures to reduce complications, providing the appropriate standard of care. Unfortunately, a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer has witnessed many preventable birth injuries that resulted in long-term disabilities that cause the child ongoing pain or discomfort. […]
What Are Considered Birth Injuries?
A birth injury lawyer Philadelphia PA trusts understands that parents have many questions and concerns following a birth injury or trauma. The days following a birth injury can be an incredible whirlwind of information. Many parents question on whether their child’s injury was preventable or caused by malpractice. A birth injury lawyer Philadelphia PA relies […]
Abbott Baby Formula Recall and Lawsuits – A Timeline
A whistleblower report regarding unsanitary conditions and possible contamination at the Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan plant is complicating the formula shortage, according to the toxic baby formula lawyers at the Wieand Law Firm. According to the report of a former Abbott employee, made public last month, the Sturgis, Michigan plant had released untested formula and […]
How is the Value of a Birth Injury Claim Determined?
If your baby was injured by an act of medical malpractice, your family may be entitled to compensation. While no amount of money can ever make up for your child’s pain and impairment, compensation can help to alleviate the financial strain from medical bills and healthcare expenses, ensuring your son or daughter receives high-quality treatment […]
5 Common Birth Injuries Caused by Malpractice
Malpractice occurs when a patient is injured or killed because a doctor fails to take the normal precautions that another doctor would take under the same set of circumstances. Malpractice can occur during all sorts of medical procedures, ranging from complex brain surgery to basic physical exams, and can be committed by all different types […]
What was the Cause of Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is among the most common causes of chronic disability in children. It is a disorder that impairs control of body movement. Its symptoms often include reduced muscle coordination, spastic or exaggerated type movements, muscle stiffness and gait/balance issues. Although cerebral palsy affects a person’s muscle movement, it isn’t caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. It is […]
Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries May be Caused by Malpractice
The brachial plexus is a network of fibers extending from the spine and throughout the neck, arms, and armpits. Brachial plexus palsy is weakness or paralysis of the arm caused when the nerves that control and supply the muscles of the shoulder and upper extremities are damaged. Brachial plexus injuries are often caused by forceful pulling on an infant during […]
