What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects a baby’s spine. In the United States, spina bifida is the most common type of birth defect that causes permanent disabilities. It occurs early in the mother’s pregnancy, usually within the first month — often before the mother even knows she is pregnant. […]
When something goes wrong, and a baby is injured during birth, the problems can last a lifetime. Medical and other expenses can be overwhelming. If a medical mistake or lack of proper care contributed to the birth injury, you and your child may be entitled to compensation to provide for your child’s medical needs, and […]
Proving a medical malpractice lawsuit requires you to present strong evidence demonstrating that the care you received fell below the expected standard of care and caused you to suffer serious injuries and calculable losses. When you file a medical malpractice lawsuit, the quality of your evidence will be a factor in the size of the […]
Doctors can make dangerous mistakes during any phase of a patient’s treatment. When patients think about the risks of surgery, they often think about what could happen during the operation itself. They may not consider the risks that continue afterward during the post-operative recovery period. Can You Sue if a Doctor Made a Mistake During […]
If you sue a doctor, other medical professional, or hospital for medical malpractice, you may receive two kinds of payments (called “damages”) to compensate you for the costs and losses you suffered as a result of the medical negligence. Economic and Non-Economic Damages One kind of compensation is for concrete expenses, such as medical expenses […]