A traumatic brain injury can cause severe and permanently disabling injuries. Some people with serious traumatic brain injuries will never fully recover and might need lifelong care. In a report to Congress, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that an estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries every year. Traumatic […]
Mothers and infants can sometimes suffer unavoidable injuries during labor and delivery. However, in other cases, injuries during labor and delivery can be prevented when medical providers provide timely and appropriate care. When injuries are caused by negligence, the parents can pursue compensation through a birth injury claim. Here is some information about the types […]
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord delivers essential nutrients and oxygen to the fetus while removing waste. Unfortunately, however, the umbilical cord can be damaged during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and these types of accidents can endanger the infant’s health and life. If your child suffered from a birth injury because of umbilical cord problems, you […]
When a fetus dies in utero during the second trimester after the 20th week, the death is referred to as intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD). When a fetal death occurs before 20 weeks of gestation, the death is called a miscarriage. There are several risk factors for IUFD that can be screened, diagnosed, and monitored to […]
In Pennsylvania, patients who have been injured and families of patients who have died because of their medical providers’ negligence can file medical malpractice claims. These types of lawsuits might have multiple defendants, including doctors, hospitals, nurses, pharmacists, hospital staff, technicians, and others. Determining whether a healthcare provider was negligent involves analyzing whether the care […]