HELLP Syndrome — A rare but serious complication of pregnancy The following article is written by Gene Moen of CMG LAW – Medical Malpractice Attorney
Water births are uncommon in hospital settings, and it is unclear what different benefits and risks such procedures have relative to more traditional birthing procedures.
Newborn Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy | Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy | Skull Fracture Bringing a child into the world is a life changing experience. Because of the
Newborn Nerve Injury Bell’s Palsy | Brachial Plexus | Spinal Cord Injury The labor and delivery process is often an exhausting and traumatic experience for
BIRTH INJURY Including Brain Injuries, Nerve Injuries, and Wrongful Death More than 4 million babies are born in the United States every year, with approximately
CASES WE HANDLE Washington State Birth Injury Attorneys Seattle Birth Injuries Washington State Including Cerebral Palsy and Brachial Plexus Injuries More than 4 million babies
While many of the same principles apply regardless of whether a birth takes place in or out of a hospital setting, out-of-hospital birth cases require a specialized knowledge of relevant regulations, midwife culture, and the red flags that should prompt midwives to consult, transfer, or take emergency action.
Cases relating to obstetrical malpractice are often the most complex and costly cases a lawyer will handle. Part of the reason is that the injuries are often so catastrophic: a child may be born with cerebral palsy or brain damage that will result in huge care costs for the child’s lifetime. Those care costs can amount to many millions of dollars. And, of course, the impact of a disabled child on the parents can be life-long and devastating to their family.
This article discusses the complex medical and legal issues involved in determining whether there is a causative relationship between the events before and during a birth and the outcome of a severely injured baby.
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