A birth injury diagnosis is a life-altering event for any family. While some complications are unavoidable, many are the direct result of medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or the neonatal period. This category provides in-depth resources on injuries such as Cerebral Palsy, HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy), Brachial Plexus injuries, and the failure of medical teams to monitor fetal distress. At Lupetin & Unatin, we understand the complex medical standards required in labor and delivery wards. These articles explore how failures in the standard of care—such as delayed C-sections or improper use of delivery tools—can lead to permanent neurological or physical damage. Our goal is to empower parents with the information they need to understand what went wrong and how to secure the financial resources required for their child’s lifelong care and therapy.
During a trial of labor after a cesarean (TOLAC), the fetal heart monitor serves as an essential early warning system. If medical staff misread the tracing or ignore drops in the baby’s heart rate, they may completely miss an emergency uterine rupture. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families devastated by fetal monitoring failures. Discover how our attorneys analyze monitor strips to find the answers you deserve.
Cytotec (misoprostol) is a powerful labor-inducing medication, but using it for a mother with a prior C-section represents a dangerous breach of standard care. Because it cannot be turned off or reversed, it can trigger violent contractions that tear open uterine scars. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families harmed by birth injuries. Learn how our attorneys hold providers accountable for dangerous drug errors.
Pitocin is a powerful labor-inducing drug, but its aggressive use during a trial of labor after a cesarean (TOLAC) carries significant danger. Pushing high doses too quickly can overstimulate a scarred uterus, leading to a catastrophic uterine rupture. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families harmed by birth injury malpractice. Learn how our attorneys fight for the compensation your child deserves.
A uterine rupture is a critical emergency that requires split-second decisions. While the initial tear may be a known surgical risk, a hospital’s failure to react quickly to warning signs like a sudden drop in the baby’s heart rate represents serious medical negligence. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families devastated by slow delivery room responses. Discover how our attorneys investigate every minute of your delivery timeline to find the answers you deserve.
When a birth plan goes wrong, the critical question may be whether a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) should have ever been offered. Improper patient selection—such as recommending a VBAC to a mother with a prior classical uterine incision—violates the medical standard of care. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families harmed by birth injury malpractice. Learn how our attorneys investigate candidate selection to find the answers you deserve.
A failed VBAC can lead to severe complications like a uterine rupture, causing rapid oxygen deprivation to the baby. This type of birth trauma can result in Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and a subsequent diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families who have been impacted by delivery room negligence. Learn how our attorneys investigate these records to fight for your child’s lifetime care.
A uterine rupture during a VBAC is a life-threatening emergency that can cut off a baby’s oxygen supply within minutes. While it is a known risk, a delivery team’s failure to monitor continuously or act quickly on warning signs—like a dropping fetal heart rate—can result in catastrophic brain injuries. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families devastated by birth injury malpractice. Learn how our attorneys fight for the answers your family deserves.
If your child was born prematurely — before 32 weeks of gestation — and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, one of the first questions an experienced birth injury attorney should ask is: Was magnesium sulfate administered before delivery? This is not a complicated question. It is not a matter of experimental medicine or cutting-edge science.
Every year, approximately 1 in 200 women attempting a VBAC experiences a uterine rupture – and when it happens, doctors have as little as 10 minutes to prevent permanent brain damage to the baby. A uterine rupture is exactly what it sounds like: a catastrophic tearing of the uterus. When the uterus ruptures, it is life-threatening to both mother and baby.
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begins at the spinal cord in the neck and extends through the shoulder, arm, and hand. When functioning properly, the brachial plexus allows for normal use of the entire arm and hand. If the brachial plexus is damaged during childbirth and the injury is severe or treatment is delayed, the child may never regain full function.
Therapeutic hypothermia, also known as targeted temperature management (TTM), is a medical treatment that involves lowering the body’s core temperature to protect the brain and other vital organs after a traumatic or ischemic event. In some cases, the need for therapeutic hypothermia may have resulted from medical negligence. Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers fail to provide the standard level of care, leading to preventable harm.
Diabetic ketoacidosis in pregnancy is a serious medical condition which can threaten the life of the pregnant patient and the fetus. Obstetricians and nurses who care for pregnant patients need to recognize signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, confirm the diagnosis, and provide timely treatment to assure the health of the patient and fetus.
