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…
No parent wants to hear that their child has suffered a birth injury. While some birth injuries resolve themselves over a few days, others are more serious in nature and require an extensive recovery period. Broken bones, dislocated shoulders, lacerations and head trauma can affect an infant for quite some…
Parents dream of giving birth to healthy babies. While most are born with no major health issues, many suffer brain injuries while in the womb or during labor and delivery. A recent study conducted by Imperial College London and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has estimated that for…
Many expectant parents look forward to delivering a healthy baby boy or girl. Unfortunately, many receive the sad news that their baby has been born with a birth injury. Giving birth is already a stressful experience. Parents should not have to worry about medical malpractice while they’re in labor and…
When a child suffers a birth injury, the parents have a limited amount of time to file a malpractice suit against the doctor or hospital. However, the Florida rules are complex, and only an experienced malpractice attorney can tell you whether you still have time to file a claim. Generally,…
