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Can Sleep Disorders Lead To Premature Baby Delivery?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 27th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A new study says that mothers who have insomnia may be more likely to experience a premature delivery, which could lead to a host of problems for their child. In this issue, we’ll talk...

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What Is A Birth Injury?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 4th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

The term “birth injury” is used a lot. We see it in news accounts about specific occurrences, online general information articles and in many other publications. But what exactly is a birth injury? We’ll...

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How Too Much Labor-Inducing Drug Led to $15 Million Settlement

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 28th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A Chicago hospital has reached a $15 million settlement with a mother who was “overdosed” with Pitocin during her delivery. The tragic mistake left a now 6-year-old girl with permanent brain damage and cerebral...

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Hospital Sues Feds Over Government Doctor’s Role in Birth Injuries

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 1st, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A complete breakdown in communication between delivery room nurses and a doctor resulted in a child developing a host of birth injuries and the hospital suing the federal government to cover at least half...

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Forced Delivery Causes Erb’s Palsy and $1.2 Million Settlement

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 20th, 2017 in Erb's Palsy

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Do you know what Erb’s palsy is? It’s a type of injury that damages the nerves needed for arm and hand movement. The family of a baby who experienced Erb’s palsy has just reached...

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You’ll Never Guess Why The U.S. Government is Paying This Woman $290,000

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 20th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

A mother who was seven months pregnant when she arrived in the U.S. will be paid $290,000 in a settlement she reached with the federal government. The settlement was reached mid-trial as the mother...

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Find Out How An Injury at Birth Resulted in $2 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 6th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog

The family of a child who suffered cervical nerve injuries during her birth has been awarded a $2 million judgment by a jury. In this article, we’ll talk about what happened

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Learn Why Time Is Of The Essence For Contacting a Birth Injury Lawyer

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 21st, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

For many parents, contacting an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice and birth injuries is among the last things on their minds after a difficult delivery. Months afterward, the ability to focus on a...

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Can Cooling Therapy Prevent Brain Injuries in Infants?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 30th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

In this article, we’ll share information about cooling therapy – a fairly simple and relatively inexpensive way to treat infants who experience a lack of oxygen, reducing their chances of developing severe brain damage....

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How Safe Are Epidurals?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 28th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

Among many mothers, epidural anesthesia is one of the most popular forms of pain relief during labor. However, there are risks that come with epidurals. We’ll examine a few of them here. How Does...

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