A Cesarean section (C-section) is a method of delivering a baby by cutting into a mother’s abdomen and uterus. Many c-sections are planned well in advance, whereas others are emergency procedures in response to a complication that arises during labor and delivery. According to statistics, about 1 in 3 babies…
A study out of the United Kingdom shows that women prescribed certain antibiotics were much more likely to have children with major birth defects. This study has confirmed what many doctors have already suspected—that these antibiotics, if given in the first trimester, can lead to devastating consequences. If you have…
Shoulder dystocia is a serious medical complication during delivery, in which a baby’s head has passed through the birth canal but the shoulders are stuck behind the pubic bone. Shoulder dystocia can lead to serious problems for both mother and child if not addressed. Many doctors are unaware of how…
Florida, like other states, gives injured victims a limited amount of time to sue for injuries suffered. This is true in medical malpractice cases involving children injured during labor and delivery. Florida’s statute of limitations states that a lawsuit must be brought within 2 years of the negligent treatment or…
Welcoming a new child into the world should be a time for celebration. For some families, however, birth is tragic. When doctors and other medical professionals are negligent, they can cause injuries to either the mother or baby, some of which end up being fatal. As experienced Miami medical malpractice…
Although labor and delivery are very safe, many things can still go wrong that will impact a child’s development. As experienced medical malpractice attorneys in Miami, we have met with countless parents who were surprised to find out that their child suffered a brain injury at birth—in particular, oxygen deprivation….
In January 2009, Shunteria S. McIntyre gave birth to a stillborn child. Three days later, she collapsed and died. Under Florida law, a deceased person’s estate can bring a lawsuit for wrongful death when a doctor’s medical error causes the death. According to a legal complaint, Ms. McIntyre had lost…
The U.S. spends far more in health care than any other nation on earth—over $10,000 per person. For that kind of money, the U.S. should be a world leader in health outcomes. Unfortunately, the U.S. lags in many areas, and one area in particular—maternal health—is particularly disturbing. According to statistics,…
Labor can be grueling, for both mother and child. To identify whether the baby has any heart or breathing problems, the doctor will perform an Apgar test immediately after delivery and again at the five-minute mark. The Apgar test is named after Virginia Apgar, the doctor who invented it. Unfortunately,…
Parents are often ecstatic during the births of their babies. However, not every birth is a joyous event. While infant deaths are rare, they do happen from time to time. They are primarily caused by a birth injury or medical mistake. Wrongful death cases involving infants are usually preventable, which…
