When a baby suffers a lack of oxygen at birth—a condition known as Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)—every second matters. One of the most effective treatments for minimizing brain damage is neonatal cooling therapy, a medical intervention that can drastically improve outcomes when used quickly and correctly. But when warning signs are missed, or hospitals fail to…
Birth injuries are always a concern for parents. There are dozens of birth injuries that can happen, but while many of them are preventable, they can still cause major suffering. One such birth injury is perinatal asphyxia, a condition where a baby doesn’t receive enough oxygen around the time of birth. Often, this lack of…
A safe delivery is a priority for all parents and for most medical care providers. And one of the most effective tools to reduce the risk of birth injuries and complications is electronic fetal monitoring. When properly implemented, this monitoring method can provide early detection of complications that threaten the health and safety of both…
Birth injuries are devastating, no matter what they are. But the more severe those injuries are, the more heart wrenching the experience can be. Unfortunately, injuries like Erb’s palsy can result in life-long challenges for your child. Though a Pennsylvania birth injury attorney can help you explore your legal options, it’s helpful to have a…
How Much Can You Expect to Receive? Finding out that your child experienced Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) due to malpractice during delivery is a life-altering experience. For many families, this form of medical malpractice leads them to explore filing a lawsuit against the medical care team involved in the hopes of recovering damages to support the…
Hospital polices can dramatically influence the outcome of a birth injury like Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). This condition can result from one-off actions during delivery, but it’s more often caused by a systemic failure by the hospital and the medical care team. That’s why hospitals often establish clear and strict policies to protect mothers and newborns…
Every parent wants their child to be born happy and healthy. Unfortunately, birth defects and birth injuries can make it difficult for your child to live a normal life. Though both can result in life-long complications, understanding the difference between the two can help you understand your options and rights so you can decide if…
Birth injures happen in nearly 7 out of every 1,000 births. Though they’re relatively rare, significant and permanent injuries can result in costly medical bills, much-needed home renovations, and can impact your child’s ability to live a normal and healthy life. Taking legal action against the medical care team responsible, with help from a Pennsylvania…
When you’re giving birth to your child, you hope for everything to go smoothly. While it can for many families, there’s always a risk of birth injuries that can quickly alter the course of your child’s life. Severe birth injuries are often permanent and can prevent your child from being able to live a healthy,…
Fetal heart rate decelerations are an important sign that doctors monitor during labor and delivery. While some decelerations are normal, others can signal distress and require immediate medical attention. When healthcare providers fail to respond appropriately, the consequences can be life-altering — or even fatal — for the baby. In this blog, we’ll break down…
