Personal injury news reports that a jury has just awarded $18 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The birth injury claim was filed by the parents of a child who now suffers from cerebral palsy. 10 of 12 jurors determined that the hospital's negligent actions caused the ...
Communication Errors At Center of Birth Injury Lawsuit
Communication errors are one of the leading factors that can cause preventable medical errors. Communication errors may occur when doctors, nurses or ...
While the majority of births occur without incident, occasionally complications arise that result in birth injuries . Although sometimes the effects ...
If you're pregnant, obtaining prenatal care is critical to ensure the health of you and your baby. The failure to diagnose medical issues – such as ...
Medical Malpractice Reform Has Little Effect On Health Care Costs
Medical malpractice is defined as " professional negligence by act or omission of a health care provider where the treatment provided falls below the ...
Failure To Address Birth Injury Risk Factors May Be Grounds For Medical Malpractice Claim
A recent birth injury lawsuit was filed against an obstetrician alleging medical malpractice. The claim involved a difficult delivery, which resulted ...
Jury Determines Failure To Promptly Perform A C-Section Led To Birth Injury
Recently, a jury awarded $21M to the family whose son suffers cerebral palsy as the result of medical errors at birth. According to legal news, the ...