Queens County Jury Awards Over $38 Million For A New York Birth Injury
In December of 2022, a Queens County jury found in favor of the plaintiff in a New York Birth Injury case. The infant plaintiff suffered lack of oxygen during delivery and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy upon her birth. The jury awarded the plaintiff damages in excess of $38 million, which...
Three Steps To Take If You Or Your Baby Were Involved In A Birth Related Injury
Around 30,000 babies are born every year with some form of a birth injury. Medical staff, including obstetric physicians, pediatricians, nurses, technicians and medical assistants, might be responsible for these tragic labor and delivery mistakes that cause life-long injuries. In some circumstances the injuries can be so...
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
According to the CDC, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move, maintain balance and posture. Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using...
Common Types Of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is when a healthcare professional breaches their duty of care to a patient, resulting in injury or death. Fortunately, these cases are fairly rare, but when they do occur the consequences can be devastating.
A variety of situations can lead to a medical malpractice...