Birth Injury Blog - Page 9 of 10 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Damage to the Motor Cortex and Cerebral Palsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 18th, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

Damage to the Motor Cortex and Cerebral Palsy While every infant is extremely vulnerable to harm while he or she is in the process of being born, there are certain parts of the body...

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CDC Study Shows Shocking Rise in Number of Severe Birth Complications

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 4th, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

There are few medical events in life in which more things must go exactly right in order for a process to be completed safely and properly than that of childbirth. Not only are mothers...

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Cerebral Palsy and Malnutrition in Children – An Overlooked Problem

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 28th, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, that child will face a lifetime of challenges and specific needs. Parents who give birth to a child who ultimately receives this diagnosis also face a...

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How Time Plays a Role in Birth Injury Lawsuits

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 23rd, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

When people report to a medical facility to give birth to a child, they are filled with extremely powerful emotions. No parent ever forgets the days when their children were born, but unfortunately too...

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Statistics Regarding Birth Injuries in the United States are Alarming

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 17th, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

No parent who is about to give birth to a child wants to dedicate much time to thinking about what could go wrong during the birth. This is a time of hope and exuberance...

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Statistics Reveal Troubling Number of Infants Suffer from Lack of Oxygen During Birth

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 7th, 2013 in Birth Injury Blog

Below you will find a brief overview of the nature of oxygen deprivation during birth, including statistics that will reveal just how prevalent a problem this is in the United States. You will also...

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How Prozac Can Lead to Serious Birth Injuries

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 21st, 2012 in Birth Injury Blog

While Prozac has enjoyed much success in terms of its overall results and its market share, there have been serious problems that have arisen that have been linked to the use of Prozac. These...

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How Psychotherapy Helps Treat Children Suffering from Cerebral Palsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 14th, 2012 in Birth Injury Blog

There are several ways that a child with cerebral palsy can be cared for as he or she learns to handle this position in life. One of those ways involves learning how to cope...

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Parents of a Child Suffering a Birth Injury Endure a Range of Difficult Emotions

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 14th, 2012 in Birth Injury Blog

Unfortunately, not all childbirths go smoothly and come off without incident or without problems. Mothers and infants can both be harmed during birth for many reasons, and the results of these types of injuries...

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New York Birth Injury Lawyers Discuss Studies Regarding Autism Causes

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 28th, 2012 in Birth Injury Blog

BASIS Network One large-scale study that’s both been done and that continues to be done in certain respects involves the BASIS Network. This network is a collaborative effort by researchers across the United Kingdom...

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