Medical malpractice lawsuits are subject to more complex procedural requirements than most personal injury cases. One example of these requirements is the affidavit of merit, which is required in many (but not all) states as part of the process of fi...
In some of the most severe medical malpractice cases, a patient may suffer the loss of a limb as the result of a medical provider’s negligence. An amputation is an unexpected and life-changing injury that involves complicated medical treatment and br...
Information on the causes, signs, and symptoms of cerebral palsy and Erbs (or brachical) palsy. While both conditions typically result from complications during pregnancy or child delivery, they differ when it comes to their effects and treatment.
Frequently asked questions on the different types of birth injuries and birth injury lawsuits. Find the answers to your questions regarding medical malpractice, hospital and doctor liability, damages, and the causes of birth injuries.
A look at the law surrounding birth injuries. Learn about the distinction between injuries that occur during birth and birth defects, the requirements for proving a case involving complications during delivery, how to get legal help, and more.
Important resources regarding birth injuries and defects. You’ll find links to a number of national health organizations, including the FDA’s Office of Women’s Health, the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, and United Cerebral Palsy.
Shoulder dystocia is a rare but worrisome birth injury where one or both shoulders of an infant become stuck in the mother's pelvis during delivery. While the majority of injuries caused by shoulder dystocia will heal within 6 to 12 months with no lo...
Unfortunately, many victims of medical malpractice incidents suffer severe brain injuries. In order to recover compensation for a brain injury, a plaintiff must establish that the medical provider was acting negligently. A negligence claim has four e...
There are certain relationships that, by their very nature, require one or both party's consent before information can be disclosed to a third-party. Perhaps the most common of these relationships include that of: doctor to patient, therapist to pati...
Suffering a severe burn can be a devastating and life-changing event. After experiencing an injury, we turn to our medical providers to give us the care and attention we need to recover. Unfortunately, some medical providers fail to provide appropria...