Birth Injuries
Coping When Your Child Has a Birth Injury
Adjusting to life can be difficult for parents whose children suffer from the effects of birth injuries. Along with the challenges of caring for a child with special needs, there is the loss of the future they planned. In cases where a child will never be able to care for him or herself, the pressure…
Read MoreDelayed Caesareans Can Cause Infant Brain Damage or Death
When you are having a child, you try to prepare for everything: getting the baby’s room ready, putting together the crib, gathering toys and clothes, and packing your hospital bag. You want to make sure you have everything you need for the big day. And when the big day finally arrives, you put your trust…
Read MoreKnow Your Rights If Your Child Has Suffered a Birth Injury In Memphis
A childbirth injury can be extremely frightening, turning what is supposed to be one of the most precious events of your life into a nightmare. Depending on the baby’s condition due to the injury, the doctors may whisk your baby away for treatment before you even get to hold him or her. In some circumstances,…
Read MoreMemphis Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorneys Understand Your Pain
It should have been the happiest moment of your life. Instead, it’s the most tragic. If your child is the victim of a birth injury, it’s important to understand that everyone suffers. Not only will your child be unable to live the life you wanted for him or her, but you will be faced with…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that present during infancy or very early childhood. Cerebral palsy is caused by an injury or abnormality to the cerebrum (frontal portion of the brain) while the brain is still in the developmental stage. Most often the brain injury occurs during pregnancy, labor…
Read MoreA Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Overview for Tennessee Parents
A brachial plexus birth injury can cause pain, anxiety and financial hardship for new parents. When this injury happens to your baby, suddenly you are forced to face the fact that he or she may be permanently disabled. But, it is important to stay calm and to educate yourself as you head into the weeks…
Read MoreWhen the Unthinkable Happens: an Erb’s Palsy Overview
Bringing home a new baby is one of the most blessed events in parents’ lives. No matter what, there is joy. However, when a birth injury like Erb’s palsy has occurred, your joy is tempered with worry and many unanswered questions. What is Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy is a form of brachial plexus birth injury.…
Read MoreEye-Opening Look at Excessive Force and Tennessee Birth Injuries
There is no greater joy than the birth of a new baby. And there is no greater fear than when something goes wrong during the birthing process. Certainly there is nothing more upsetting than knowing a Tennessee birth injury could have been avoided. One cause of birth injuries, particularly a brachial plexus injury, is the…
Read MoreWere You or Your Baby Harmed by a Tennessee Forceps Delivery?
We all wish for a quick, efficient, uncomplicated delivery on that special day our new babies enter the world. And most of the time, this is exactly what happens; proud parents and relatives quickly spread the word about the weight and length of the child. In a day or two mother and baby are home…
Read MoreVaginal Birth After Cesarean (“VBAC”) Presents a Greater Risk of Uterine Rupture
Most doctors agree that a vaginal birth after cesarean (“VBAC”) can be a reasonably safe option for pregnant mothers, depending on the existence of other known risk factors. The most serious risk for mothers undergoing a VBAC is uterine rupture. A uterine rupture occurs when the mother’s uterus splits open and the baby is extruded…
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