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,...
Table of Contents What Is a High-Risk Pregnancy? Advanced Maternal Age and Chromosomal Risks The Dangers of Premature Birth Delivery Complications from Macrosomia (Large Babies) Multiple Births and Negligence Standard Testing and Obstetric Malpractice Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Contact Us...
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, yet serious medical complications can quickly turn this experience into a parent’s worst nightmare. When the placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery, the baby’s oxygen supply is suddenly cut...
Childbirth is often a safe and routine process, but complications can arise when a baby is deprived of oxygen before, during, or shortly after delivery. In these situations, healthcare providers have a limited window of opportunity to recognize signs of...
April is Cesarean Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating families about cesarean births – when they are necessary, the risks involved, and when medical errors may lead to preventable harm. A C-section is a major surgical procedure. While it...
A National Library of Health study of in-hospital births over an eight-year period showed 982,033 weighted records with neonatal birth trauma. That data means thousands of families face this difficult situation every year. Yet whereas some birth injuries are clearly...
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) happens when a newborn’s brain is deprived of oxygen or blood flow before, during, or shortly after delivery. Some effects may appear immediately, such as seizures or motor delays. Others — including learning disabilities — can emerge...
