Category: Birth Injury

When you are expecting a baby in Maryland, you expect your physician to guide you through the birthing process in a safe manner. However, physician negligence can quickly lead to birth injuries, which unfortunately can prove to be fatal in some cases. If other hospital staff and medical professionals,...

Medical errors can cause serious injuries to patients. When a mother gives birth, nurses, obstetrician and doctors are present to ensure the safety of the mother and the child. Still, a single error can endanger the lives of the mother and the child. Health care providers in Maryland are expected to follow...

A child's arrival is one of the most anticipated events for parents in Maryland. However, there are a lot of risks involved when a woman gives birth, and this is why health care professionals such as obstetrical nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff assist during the baby's delivery. These health care professionals...

For most people, the birth of a child is one of the most important events in their lives, whether they live in Hawaii or Maryland. A new addition to a family is generally a cause for celebration, especially when the delivery has been especially long or hard. In fact, giving birth is...

There was a time when cesarean sections were considered invasive and expensive, thus, they were rarely done. However, C-section rates have skyrocketed and around a third of the births in the country come via C-section. For Laurel, Maryland mothers their baby's safety is the number one concern. So it is imperative that...

For most families, welcoming a new baby is a joyous time of celebration. At times, labor and childbirth don't progress according to plan, and as a result, a child may suffer serious consequences. Three families recently filed suit against a hospital that they believe is responsible for their babies' diagnoses of cerebral...

New legislation in Maryland has been stirring up controversy and much debate among lawmakers and the legal community. The bill seeks to create assured medical funds for infants born with injuries due to birth. If passed, the bill will entitle victims or loved ones on their behalf to use the funds for...

It has recently been suggested that the use of a certain prescription medication could cause birth defects. Maryland residents may not know that the drug Depakote could cause serious issues for babies. The drug was known to have certain side effects, but possible birth defects was not listed.

A recent study has revealed that a surprising number of women have been prescribed prescription pain killers during pregnancy, possibly causing an increased risk of birth defects. This study found that a large number of women took pain medicine for pregnancy aches and pains, including in Maryland. It is...

The birth of a child is a joyous event for parents. To ensure that the delivery process is successful and safe, healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, usually oversee the entire process. However, the possibility always exists that a birth injury could lead to temporary and permanent disability to the baby...