Category Archives: Birth Injury
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 »
Seeking Justice for Birth Injuries: A Guide for Victims
Experiencing a birth injury is a life-altering event, not just for the child but for the entire family. These injuries can lead to significant long-term challenges that affect daily life, health, and well-being. In navigating the aftermath of a birth injury, seeking the guidance of a qualified attorney who specializes in medical malpractice is… Read More »
The top questions families should ask of a birth injury lawyer
This article was created in partnership with Fox45 News. Birth injuries profoundly impact both children and their families, and the aftermath can be almost as traumatizing as the incident itself. Birth injury lawyers dedicate their lives to mitigating that trauma and protecting the rights of families as they seek compensation for cases of medical malpractice…. Read More »
Contingency Fees in Birth Injury Cases: What You Need to Know
Every parent dreams of holding their newborn in their arms, but when a birth injury shatters those dreams, the family is left with overwhelming emotional distress and financial burdens. In these moments, seeking justice can seem like a distant possibility. However, contingency fees offer a beacon of hope for these families, allowing them to… Read More »
The Statute of Limitations in Birth Injury Cases
This Article was created in partnership with Fox45 News Birth injuries range from bone fractures to cerebral palsy to birth asphyxia to many other varieties. Each one can have profound and lasting impacts on children and their families. These injuries may result from medical malpractice, complications during labor and delivery, or underlying medical conditions. Prompt medical… Read More »
Recognizing signs of birth injuries: What parents need to know
This Article was created in partnership with Fox45 News Identifying birth injuries early is crucial for ensuring prompt medical intervention and seeking legal recourse if necessary. There are a lot of moving parts after a baby is born, but parents need to be vigilant as they spend time with their children because these first… Read More »
The Different Types of Birth Injuries and Their Impact on Families
As an expecting parent, you hope for a healthy birth, but malpractice, mistakes, and complications can lead to birth injuries. These injuries can range from minor to severe and can have a profound impact on the child’s life. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of birth injuries and how they can impact… Read More »
Advocate Trinity Hospital Ordered to Pay $23 Million Dollars After Failure to Timely Deliver Leads to Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy
On May 1, 2024, a jury in Cook County, Illinois, awarded $23,070,000 to Na’ Jai Johnson, a seven-year-old girl who suffers from brain damage and cerebral palsy. A jury of 12 unanimously found that a nurse and two obstetricians at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago were negligent by failing to deliver Na’Jai by a… Read More »
WVFK&N Lawyer Secures $2.75 Million for a Client Through a Settlement in Chicago
WVFK&N partner Chris Norman recently settled a case in mediation, with the plaintiff receiving $2.75 million for damages following the death of a newborn child following a failure to deliver timely. Even though fetal monitoring showed the child was clearly in distress, delivery of the baby was delayed for over an hour after the… Read More »
The High Cost of Birth Injuries
Every parent wants their child to be born healthy and free from harm. Unfortunately, birth injuries happen all too often, and the financial burden of these injuries can be devastating. If your child has been injured at birth, it’s important to know that you have options. You may be entitled to compensation for medical… Read More »
