Blog: Birth Injury
- What parties could be responsible for your child’s birth injury?
Sep 2, 2015
The birth of a child is easily one of the most anticipated moments in any Pittsburgh parent’s life. Months, and sometimes even years, of preparation happen before the birth of a baby. Most parents never see the tragedy of an injury sustained at birth before it is too late. Sometimes this is at the fault of someone who was responsible for that child’s well-being at the time of the birth. When responsible parties are mentioned...Read More - A birth injury can negatively affect baby’s quality of life
Aug 12, 2015
There is nothing quite like anticipating the birth of a child. There is much to be excited about, adding to your family or just beginning one, such is the case for many young couples. Most parents over-prepare for a baby’s arrival, trying to plan for every last detail before the baby arrives. On the other hand, most Pittsburgh parents never prepare for or expect a tragic birth injury that leaves their child with a permanent...Read More - Why does Erb’s Palsy occur during birth?
Jul 22, 2015
When parents are expecting a child there is much excitement surrounding the baby’s arrival. Parents wonder whether it will be a boy or girl; whether it will love sports or art. Most parents do not think about their baby being injured during the birth. The reality is that Erb’s palsy occurs in 2 out of every 1000 births. Erb’s palsy is a condition that describes an injury to a baby’s brachial plexus in the spinal...Read More - Medical error alleged to have caused serious injuries to newborn
Jun 5, 2015
A doctor’s primary objective is to protect the well-being of his or her patients. Doctors are human though, and human error is sometimes inevitable. When medical professionals make an error during childbirth, the result can be severe injury to a child. A severe birth injury can mean the child will need special medical care and treatment for the rest of his or her life. Because the costs of these injuries can be so enormous, it’s...Read More - What is fetal distress and how does it relate to birth injuries?
May 6, 2015
While it may be true that giving birth these days is safer than ever, residents of Pittsburgh should never underestimate the fact that serious complications can arise during the labor and delivery process. If not properly responded to, these complications could cause a birth injury to the newborn infant, or even cause the infant to die. For these reasons, it is important for physicians to understand the signs of fetal distress. In general, fetal distress...Read More - What is Erb’s palsy and the problems linked to it?
Apr 24, 2015
There are few things more exciting to a Pittsburgh couple than the prospect of having a child. While the focus is on all the positive things that can come with a new arrival, there are always potential risks that can come up when a child is born. One such danger is if the child is injured during birth and is found to have Erb’s palsy. Erb’s palsy can occur when the nerves close to the...Read More - Get the compensation your child needs after a birth injury
Feb 18, 2015
While the birth of a new child is an exciting time for a family, it can also be a frightening time. At any step in the birth process, something can go wrong that affects the health of the mother, the baby or both. In prefer to minimize the risk of a dangerous situation, many people rely on medical professionals. Doctors, nurses or midwives are hired to oversee the birth process and avoid injuries. This is...Read More - What is cerebral palsy?
Feb 13, 2015
When a Pennsylvania family welcomes a child, it is supposed to be a joyous occasion. A family is supposed to be thrilled at the possibilities that lay ahead for the new little baby. However, when a birth injury — like cerebral palsy — threatens the health and welfare of the child, parents can become distraught. Birth injuries often occur when doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals make critical errors during the birthing process. Had the...Read More