Birth Injuries

Every month is the right time to discuss risks to a mother’s and child’s health during pregnancy. In February, the focus is on preventing prenatal infections. Many families do not know of the risks associated with infections during pregnancy and...

The birth of a child often brings hope to families, yet the outcome can change quickly when labor or delivery complications arise. Fortunately, most births progress without incident, but others require fast medical decisions to protect both mother and baby....

National Birth Defects Awareness Month provides an opportunity to shed light on what happens, why it occurs, and what it means for those families facing these challenges. Every month should be an opportunity to discuss these matters. That is especially...

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious type of newborn brain injury caused by reduced oxygen and/or blood flow to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth. When a newborn’s brain is deprived of oxygen, brain cells can become injured...

There are many forms of loss people must deal with throughout life, but none is as heartbreaking as that of pregnancy and infant loss. There is an incredible need for support and recognition of how deeply this type of loss...

Birth injuries are not rare. They happen too commonly and often occur without families knowing what occurred or caused them. During Infant Mortality Awareness Month, we focus on sharing what matters, including what options parents have if their baby’s future...

A birth injury is a devastating medical outcome, especially when you learn that it likely was a preventable incident. As a trusted and experienced Alexandria birth injury lawyer, our legal team at the Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson,...

Every parent hopes their child will be born healthy, and at that moment of birth, there is always a bit of marvel at just how perfect they really are. In some situations, parents learn of complications or concerns, though. One...

For those who suffer injuries during the birthing process, it is critical to know that most of these conditions are preventable. More so, if you or your loved one suffered such losses, our Washington, D.C. birth injury lawyer is ready to...

There is nothing quite like the terrifying feeling that comes over a parent after learning that a doctor made a mistake during the birthing process. Your child has injuries and will face various levels of trauma for their future. You...