Umbilical Cord Problems

Infant Spinal Cord Damage

Spinal cord damage that occurs during or immediately following birth can leave your newborn with lifelong challenges and require ongoing care and therapy. If your infant suffered a birth injury that involved the spinal cord, you may be eligible to hold the doctor who delivered him or the hospital where he was born liable. At ...

Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus occurs when there is too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. While this fluid is a normal and necessary part of the brain’s functioning, having too much can cause harm. If left untreated, brain damage and even death can occur. If your child has hydrocephalus because of a birth injury, or if the hospital ...

Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

Children and adults living with the dyskinetic form of cerebral palsy struggle with uncontrolled movements. These movements — often abrupt and startling or slow and writhing — prevent them from being able to live a normal life. They require ongoing therapy, medication, and help, often for the rest of their lives. If your child has ...

Infant Bruising

It is not uncommon for a newborn’s skin to show some natural signs from the birthing process. Bruises, for example, may appear at pressure points during contractions or during the delivery itself. Sometimes, bruising results from the doctor’s use of forceps to guide the infant out of the birth canal—typically in situations when the baby’s ...

Intellectual Disabilities From Cerebral Palsy

Intellectual Disabilities from Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit on your own for your child’s intellectual disabilities from cerebral palsy can be an involved process. A successful lawsuit means proving your physician or another member of your health care team may have been negligent or may have failed to meet the standard of ...

Can Hyperbilirubinemia Be a Precursor to Other Ailments or Diseases in Newborns?

Hyperbilirubinemia is a serious medical condition that can have severe consequences.  It can also be a precursor to other ailments or diseases in newborns. In some children, hyperbilirubinemia can be harmless. In others, it can be harmful, depending on what caused the condition in the first place. Its severity can also play a role in ...

Can Cortical Visual Impairments Be Confused For Other Ailments Or Diseases?

Cortical Visual Impairment is the primary cause of permanent visual impairment in children. The diagnosis of Cortical Visual Impairment is ascribed to children who show unusual visual responses that cannot be attributed to their eyes but is caused by brain dysfunction. In some cases, Cortical Visual Impairments can be confused for other ailments or diseases. ...

Could My Child’s Erb’s Palsy Have Been Prevented?

It is possible that your child’s Erb’s Palsy could have been prevented if medical malpractice occurred during birth. For a free legal consultation, call 1-800-222-9529 Erb’s Palsy Lawsuits Erb’s Palsy is generally seen as an avoidable injury. The condition causes nerve damage and disrupts mobility, and generally occurs during delivery when a baby’s neck is ...

How can forceful arm pulling during birth lead to Erb’s Palsy?

If a doctor or other medical care provider tugs or pulls on a baby’s arm with too much force during delivery, it can damage the nerves that connect the upper arm to the spinal cord, causing Erb’s palsy. This type of birth injury almost always resolves with treatment, but some children require surgery. Rarely, children ...

How Do I Determine Who Was Responsible for My Child’s Cerebral Palsy?

Approximately one in every ten children diagnosed with cerebral palsy were injured due to medical malpractice or negligence. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, the law allows you to take legal action against the responsible parties. For a free legal consultation, call 1-800-222-9529 Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits Mistakes may have been made by ...