Can You File a Birth Injury Lawsuit for Negligence that Happened Before Delivery?
March 21, 2022The phrase “birth injury” is typically associated with complications that occur during the delivery process. And while those injuries account for many birth injuries, they don’t account for all of them. Many injuries occur before and after delivery. But in many cases, parents don’t realize when their babies were harmed, especially if they aren’t diagnosed […]
Read MoreCan You File a Birth Injury Lawsuit for Negligence that Happened Before Delivery?
The phrase “birth injury” is typically associated with complications that occur during the delivery process. And while those injuries account for many birth injuries, they don’t account for all of them. Many injuries occur before and after delivery. But in many cases, parents don’t realize when their babies were harmed, especially if they aren’t diagnosed […]
Read MoreCan Families Get Compensation for Birth Injuries That Show Up Later in Life?
February 28, 2022When many people think of birth injuries, they think of injuries that are immediately apparent because they result in hospitalization or even death. These injuries can be caused by the misuse of forceps and vacuum extractors during delivery, C-section mistakes, and oxygen deprivation. But not all birth injuries are immediately obvious. Sometimes, birth injuries don’t […]
Read MoreCan Families Get Compensation for Birth Injuries That Show Up Later in Life?
When many people think of birth injuries, they think of injuries that are immediately apparent because they result in hospitalization or even death. These injuries can be caused by the misuse of forceps and vacuum extractors during delivery, C-section mistakes, and oxygen deprivation. But not all birth injuries are immediately obvious. Sometimes, birth injuries don’t […]
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have to File a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
January 3, 2022Birth injuries are traumatic and unacceptable, especially when they occur because of a doctor or nurse’s negligence. When doctors fail to diagnose potentially dangerous conditions before birth, don’t take appropriate measures during delivery, or fail to act quickly enough when complications arise after delivery, they should be held accountable. Mothers and families affected by birth […]
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have to File a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
Birth injuries are traumatic and unacceptable, especially when they occur because of a doctor or nurse’s negligence. When doctors fail to diagnose potentially dangerous conditions before birth, don’t take appropriate measures during delivery, or fail to act quickly enough when complications arise after delivery, they should be held accountable. Mothers and families affected by birth […]
Read MoreWhat Compensation Is Available for Birth Injury Victims?
May 30, 2021Birth injuries can devastate families for decades. Mothers and fathers of injured children often feel immense guilt for the harm their children suffered, even if that harm was solely the fault of negligent doctors, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. At Parrish DeVaughn Injury Lawyers, we can’t reverse, heal, or undo the damage that mothers and […]
Read MoreWhat Compensation Is Available for Birth Injury Victims?
Birth injuries can devastate families for decades. Mothers and fathers of injured children often feel immense guilt for the harm their children suffered, even if that harm was solely the fault of negligent doctors, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. At Parrish DeVaughn Injury Lawyers, we can’t reverse, heal, or undo the damage that mothers and […]
Read MoreWhat Is Cerebral Palsy and What Causes It?
February 15, 2021Contrary to popular belief, cerebral palsy isn’t a single condition or disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s a “group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture.” As the name implies, it involves the brain, and typically develops due to brain damage that occurs during early development, or even during delivery. Children […]
Read MoreWhat Is Cerebral Palsy and What Causes It?
Contrary to popular belief, cerebral palsy isn’t a single condition or disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s a “group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture.” As the name implies, it involves the brain, and typically develops due to brain damage that occurs during early development, or even during delivery. Children […]
Read MoreWhat is a Birth Injury?
February 17, 2020Birth injuries are any injury that occurs in the period shortly before, during, or after birth. They can range from mostly harmless injuries that heal on their own to severe and disabling conditions. In extreme cases, they may even result in infant death. That’s why it is important to understand how birth injuries occur and […]
Read MoreWhat is a Birth Injury?
Birth injuries are any injury that occurs in the period shortly before, during, or after birth. They can range from mostly harmless injuries that heal on their own to severe and disabling conditions. In extreme cases, they may even result in infant death. That’s why it is important to understand how birth injuries occur and […]
Read MoreWho Can Be Held Responsible for Medical Malpractice?
February 25, 2019Whether you’re going to the doctor to get treated for an illness or injury, or you’re checking into a hospital for a surgical procedure, you expect to get treatment that will improve your health and help you feel better. Healthcare professionals are sworn to do no harm to their patients, but negligence and carelessness can […]
Read MoreWho Can Be Held Responsible for Medical Malpractice?
Whether you’re going to the doctor to get treated for an illness or injury, or you’re checking into a hospital for a surgical procedure, you expect to get treatment that will improve your health and help you feel better. Healthcare professionals are sworn to do no harm to their patients, but negligence and carelessness can […]
Read MoreCommon Types of Medical Malpractice
December 28, 2018Developing new complications after being treated by a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare professional for an injury or illness is devastating. Many people whose health declines after receiving treatments may assume that they’re victims of medical malpractice. While not every case of worsening health after treatment is medical malpractice, the scope of such negligence is […]
Read MoreCommon Types of Medical Malpractice
Developing new complications after being treated by a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare professional for an injury or illness is devastating. Many people whose health declines after receiving treatments may assume that they’re victims of medical malpractice. While not every case of worsening health after treatment is medical malpractice, the scope of such negligence is […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Product Liability
October 18, 2017Product liability suits are brought up when a person is injured or suffers losses due to a defective product. This could range from faulty scissors to exploding cell phones. If you’ve been injured or suffered losses by a defective product, you might be entitled to compensation, which would not only cover your damages but encourage […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Product Liability
Product liability suits are brought up when a person is injured or suffers losses due to a defective product. This could range from faulty scissors to exploding cell phones. If you’ve been injured or suffered losses by a defective product, you might be entitled to compensation, which would not only cover your damages but encourage […]
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: Be Aware of Surgical Errors
August 9, 2017When you need surgery to correct a medical condition, you expect to get high-quality care and to come through your operation unscathed. While most people make it through surgery with flying colors, others fall victim to medical malpractice. After suffering medical malpractice, it’s likely that your health will be worse than it was before your […]
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: Be Aware of Surgical Errors
When you need surgery to correct a medical condition, you expect to get high-quality care and to come through your operation unscathed. While most people make it through surgery with flying colors, others fall victim to medical malpractice. After suffering medical malpractice, it’s likely that your health will be worse than it was before your […]
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