Tag: Heart Attacks / Conditions

Negligent Resuscitation of a Newborn

An infant’s entrance into the world is a challenging time. Going from intrauterine to extrauterine life results in many physiological changes; the lungs take over gas exchange and become filled with air rather than fluid, and blood flow to the lungs is substantially increased. If appropriate care is not provided to the newborn during delivery or while in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), many different complications, sometimes life threatening, can occur.

Infections in the Newborn

During and after birth, infants are at risk of contracting serious infections. Many neonatal infections can lead to devastating consequences if not detected and treated soon after birth. If your infant developed an infection at birth that was not properly recognized and treated, this may have been medical malpractice and you may contact our office to request a free case evaluation.

Delayed Diagnosis of Newborn Heart Defects – Murmurs Matter

Delays in diagnosing congenital heart defects can lead to serious injuries and the need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are structural abnormalities present at birth that affect the heart’s proper functioning. While medical advances have improved diagnosis and treatment, delays in identifying CHDs can have severe consequences, including serious injuries or even death.

Obstetrical Negligence: The Importance Of Monitoring The Fetus During Labor

Among the most unfortunate legal cases that our law firm handles are those involving death or injury to a fetus or newborn child. Too often what should be a time of great joy is instead filled with sadness because obstetricians, nurses or hospitals fail to assure that mother and child receive appropriate medical care during labor and delivery.

See No Evil – Speak No Evil

January 1, 2010 Journal Watch summarizes a remarkable article entitled “Investigation of incidental findings on cardiac CT.”  The article was based on a study conducted

Hepatitis Survivor Lucky To Be Alive

Originally Published January 9, 2004 Bill Vidonic, Times Staff Writer BEAVER – Richard Miller will be on anti-rejection medication for the rest of his life

Botched Delivery Results in Largest-Ever Blair County Verdict

In one of the most significant medical malpractice cases in Blair County history, a jury awarded $4 million to the family of Jacob Mayhue for life-altering brain injuries sustained during a botched delivery. The lawsuit centered on the improper use of forceps and a delayed emergency C-section that resulted in cord prolapse and severe oxygen deprivation. This landmark verdict highlights the devastating consequences of obstetrical negligence and the critical importance of timely intervention during fetal distress.

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