Monthly Archives: October 2024
How to protect your family after a birth injury due to malpractice
Welcoming a child into the world ought to be a joyous time. The anticipation of meeting milestones and envisioning the little one’s future fills your head. What happens when the time that is supposed to be filled with excitement turns into a parent’s worst fear? Chris Norman, Partner at WVFK&N, helps explain the legal… Read More »
3 of the Most Common Types of Birth Injuries Due to Malpractice
Watching your child grow and meet milestones is an event all parents look forward to. From sitting unassisted, all the way to taking their first steps. These milestones are more than just emotional moments, they are developmental markers. Injuries at birth due to malpractice can present themselves during the milestone markers. Taking note of… Read More »
Key criteria parents should know when filing a birth injury lawsuit
Birth injuries can be life-altering for both the child and their family. When these injuries occur due to medical negligence, parents may consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation for the harm caused. However, birth injury malpractice cases are complex, and not every poor medical outcome creates a basis for a lawsuit…. Read More »
A guide to neurological and physiological damage from birth injuries
Birth injuries are deeply distressing events for both parents and newborns. They occur when complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery harm the baby in some way, either by accident or malpractice. While some birth injuries may heal over time with treatment, others can cause lasting or permanent disabilities. Birth injuries are typically categorized into… Read More »