Birth Injuries

When a child suffers injuries during or after pregnancy or labor and delivery, the physical damages can be significant. However, it is not usually just physical damage that is done. The child, along with his or her parents and siblings may also experience...

Advances in medical technology are a good thing and have helped prevent numerous problems, particularly during childbirth. Unfortunately, when hospital computer systems go down, medical providers are left scrambling and depending on older technology to monitor...

The immediate emotional and financial damages associated with birth-related injuries can be significant. Little do people realize that these initial damages are nothing compared to the lifetime costs often associated with the birth injury. Thankfully, Oregon families...

When in the middle of giving birth to a child, it is reasonable for any parent, whether in Oregon or elsewhere, to expect the medical provider to remain focused on the task at hand. Unfortunately, that does not always happen, as was seen in a recently reported case. A...

A family in another state can breathe a little easier now that they have won a medical malpractice lawsuit they have been working on for years. In 2007, one of their children suffered a birth-related injury that left him needing round-the-clock care. This event...

When a delivery does not go as planned, it can lead to injuries and physical implications that may affect the baby for years to come. If your baby suffered any type of injury during his or her birth, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of how what happened will impact...

As an expectant parent, you may have certain dreams and expectations for how you think the delivery of your baby will be. No parent wants to think about the possibility that something could go wrong during the delivery process, but the use of certain interventions...

If you are one of the numerous parents in Oregon whose child was injured due to the malpractice of a medical provider before, during or after the labor and delivery process, you probably want to know what legal recourse you may have which has brought you here....

When you needed an obstetrician to get you through your pregnancy, you hopped on your computer and looked for one or depended on recommendations from friends or colleagues. At your first appointment, you were asked to sign several papers which you may not have read in...

Every year, too many parents in Oregon get the news that their child suffered an injury during the birthing process. This news can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. Those who find themselves in this situation tend to have numerous questions about their...