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Kernicterus and Severe Jaundice. How Medical Malpractice may be Responsible

Kernicterus is a rare form of brain damage that is caused by severe jaundice resulting from high levels of bilirubin that is not treated. Kernicterus can be prevented; unfortunately, because of medical malpractice, some babies will develop this disorder.

Birth Injuries and Birth Defects from a High Risk Pregnancy

Even though an expected mother may be at a high risk pregnancy category, this does not excuse a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional from medical malpractice. This article discussed various types of high risk pregnancies.

Birth Injuries Resulting from Medical Malpractice

A birth injury or birth defect may occur because of medical malpractice. This article discusses several types of birth injuries that may result from medical negligence.

Hospital Malpractice and Doctor Malpractice

Most serious injuries or deaths in medical malpractice or medical negligence cases happen in hospitals, and when they occur because of provable negligence, most cases often involve multiple nurses and doctors who share the blame.

Placental Abruption Birth Injury 101: When to Call a Birth Injury Lawyer

In terms of birth injury, a placental abruption is dangerous and life-threatening to both a mother and her unborn child.

Birth Injury Attorney Discusses 2 Types of Vacuum Extraction Devices

Vacuum extraction devices may be used to assist in the birthing process if a baby turns in an abnormal position, becomes stuck in the birthing canal or the mother cannot push enough to help baby out. There are two types of vacuum extraction devices doctors may use.

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), Gestational Hypertension with Pregnant Women

Although many women with high blood pressure deliver healthy babies, the high blood pressure must be carefully monitored and if necessary treated by the doctor to prevent the escalation to something far more dangerous such as preeclampsia.

Cerebral Palsy and How Medical Malpractice may be Responsible

Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by damage to the brain before, during, or a short time after birth.

Claims for Insurance Damage Must be Timely Raised - Even if Unkown

The moral of this story is to remind everyone to read their insurance policies carefully, and to obtain legal counsel as to their obligations under any such policy. One never wants to undertake an analysis of their insurance policies after a loss. By then it may very well be too late.

Spinal Cord Injury

A serious spinal cord injury is a catastrophic, life-changing injury, for the injured person and his or her family.

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