Archive: Birth Injuries

Of all the problems caused birth injuries, cerebral palsy is one of the most serious. When cerebral palsy is connected to a birth injury, the condition is usually caused by oxygen deprivation to the brain during labor or childbirth. The…

About 10 percent of children born with cerebral palsy incurred the brain injury as a direct result of medical malpractice. That means that one in every ten children with cerebral palsy would not be suffering from the injury had the…

A cerebral palsy lawsuit is aimed at recovering damages for the expenses and pain and suffering of the birth injury. In addition, it is a way to hold the negligent party responsible for their action or inaction. Caring for a…

A brain injury can be a devastating, lifelong injury. Brain injuries caused by a birth injuries may be due to one of many complications, and can result in numerous injuries and disabilities. When a personal injury is caused by the…

Birth Injuries or fetal death caused by medical negligence – a preventable error by the doctor, nurse or other medical staff – can be particularly traumatizing. Birth injuries typically occur while a woman is in labor or delivering the baby…

A new study published in the Journal of Perinatology indicates that hospitalized premature babies may be exposed to levels of the chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in amounts that are 4,000 to 160,000 times higher than those believed to be safe, possibly…

More babies die before they reach their first birthday in the United States than in 25 other wealthy countries, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The U.S. infant mortality rate in 2010…

Many military hospitals – such as Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma – are small and underused, leading to high rates of inpatient medical errors, according to a recent report by the New York Times. There are 54 military hospitals…

Two new programs launched at the University of Virginia (UVA) Medical Center are attempting to improve patient safety by using a team-based approach to identify problems and work out solutions. If early results are any indication, UVA is making strides:…

The health consequences of moderate or severe oxygen deprivation before or during birth are well known. However, new research by medical researchers at the University College Cork in Ireland finds that mild oxygen deprivation also may lead to long-term health…