When a child is born with a birth defect, parents want to know the cause and if the defect could have been prevented. In some cases, the answers may lead to a medical error by a physician that was a contributing factor in their child’s birth defect. If this is the case, it may be possible to file a medical malpractice claim and then a lawsuit against the doctor responsible for causing or contributing to the birth defect.… Read More
Delivering a child can be one of the most impactful moments of your life. Even with the pain and discomfort that accompanies childbirth, it remains a beautiful and exciting event. While every pregnancy and delivery come with some risks for the expecting mother and child, many of these can be mitigated by an experienced medical team. Unfortunately, in some cases medical mistakes are made that can affect the health of the child, causing a birth injury.… Read More
Medical malpractice is more common than you might think and can cause extensive injuries and even death. When someone dies or is injured due to a mistake made by a medical professional, the victim or their family has the right to sue for compensation. Here are some of the most common types of medical malpractice cases and errors that occur each year.… Read More
Childbirth can be traumatic for both mother and baby. It is natural for complications to arise during the birthing of a baby. However, there are certain procedures and occurrences that fall under the umbrella of malpractice. Long-lasting defects can occur during the process of labor and delivery. If you have had a fairly uneventful pregnancy and something goes wrong in the delivery room, you may have a case for malpractice.… Read More
Medical malpractice is often sensationalized in the media, and is perhaps not properly understood by the public. If you watch an episode of a medical drama where a scalpel gets left in a patient, you may not properly understand what your rights are when you go to the hospital for surgery the next day.… Read More