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How Birth Trauma Impacts Both Parent and Child

Posted on Jul. 27 2023 in Medical Malpractice Cases

Birth injuries, whether they were preventable or injuries caused by the negligence of a health care provider, can have a tremendous impact on the lives of both a child and parent. Birth injuries can significantly affect the health and well-being of a child, as most people understand. However, there are significant emotional and psychological effects that a birth injury can have on parents as well. In this article, a Louisville medical malpractice lawyer delves into the effects of birth trauma on both parents and children. The Impact of a Birth Injury on the Child The impact of a birth injury on a child can be significant. Yes, there are times
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How to Know If You Have Grounds For a Birth Injury Claim

Posted on Jul. 13 2023 in Medical Malpractice Cases

Birth injuries are not uncommon. Sometimes, babies are born with an injury that nobody could have done anything about, but there are times when birth injuries are caused by the careless or negligent actions of medical professionals involved with labor and delivery. Some of the most common birth injuries include brachial palsy, broken or dislocated bones, caput succedaneum, paralysis, hemorrhaging, and more. Here, we want to review how parents or guardians know if they have grounds for a birth injury claim. We strongly encourage any person who suspects their child has been harmed due to a birth injury to reach out to an attorney as soon as possible. Was the
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