Birth Injuries

Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are heartbreaking events that change the course of a family’s life for years to come. Not all losses are preventable. However, learning that your child’s death did not have to happen adds even more intense...

Key Takeaways A birth injury is often the result of a preventable medical error, not just bad luck. Hospital records can show whether staff followed standard delivery protocols. Maryland law sets specific steps and deadlines for filing a claim, so...

September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month – a time to remember the babies whose lives ended too soon, support grieving families, and raise awareness about steps that may help prevent infant deaths. Its message is simple but powerful: Every...

Roughly seven in every 1,000 live births result in an injury to the baby. Some of these injuries are more minor and transitory, whereas others are severe and will keep the child from living a normal life. Neonatal brain injuries...

There are few moments in life that are more joyful than welcoming a healthy new baby into the world. Expectant parents place their trust in the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals throughout the pregnancy, and during labor and delivery....

Key Takeaways A recent $14 million verdict in Prince George’s County, Maryland, involving Catherine Bertram, underscores the substantial compensation required when birth trauma occurs. Delivering a successful medical malpractice claim requires proving that a healthcare provider breached their duty of...

Birth injury cases are among the most painful and legally complex matters a Fairfax family can face. When a child is harmed during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, parents are often left wondering whether the outcome was unavoidable or the result...

Although not every birth complication is the result of negligence, the unfortunate truth is that many are. If your baby was harmed during labor or delivery, you may be left wondering whether it could have been avoided. Knowing the warning...

Few moments are more frightening than learning your newborn suffered a preventable birth injury. When complications occur during labor and delivery, parents naturally focus on their baby’s health – not whether medical mistakes may have contributed to the outcome. Unfortunately,...

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