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The length of a woman’s labor and delivery is fodder for movie scripts and jokes. A woman shouts, “I was in labor with you for 36 hours!” The audience laughs. But prolonged labor is no joke. It is a labor complication that carries real risks for you and your baby. When managed carefully, both you…

Have you ever thought about medical malpractice? Maybe you’ve questioned what it is, or even you’ve wondered how many medical malpractice cases there are per year. Believe it or not, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Despite this fact, cases based on medical malpractice or negligence are not…

When you’re excitedly anticipating the birth of a child, it can be hard to imagine that anything could wrong. Unfortunately, sometimes the birth of a child brings heartbreak and confusion, instead of happiness. Birth defects and birth injuries are both serious problems that new families can struggle to face. When you are expecting and planning…

Are you considering medical negligence compensation? There is a lot to consider before deciding to move ahead with a case. There are also misconceptions about medical negligence cases. In New York, medical malpractice suits paid out a total of $711.7 million in 2015. There were 19.3 malpractice suits for every 100,000 residents in the state.…

Do you know what the third leading cause of death is in the United States? According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the answer is medical negligence. In fact, over $3 billion is paid out each year to settle medical malpractice claims. Stunningly, a medical malpractice payout takes place every 43 seconds…

If you’re an expecting parent, you know your number one job is to look after your little one. But, that starts long before he or she comes out of the womb. A few weeks leading up to delivery, a baby will shift so its head is close to the birth canal. For some, this never…

Congenital cerebral palsy is caused by the abnormal development of the brain or when there is damage to the developing brain. Between 85 and 90 percent of CP cases are congenital. The other 10-15 percent is the result of acquired CP, which is when brain damage that occurs more than 28 days after a child…

Mistakes in healthcare are more common than we care to admit. In fact, these errors are a leading cause of death and injury in the US. If you fall victim to such cases, you’ll need to find the best New York medical malpractice lawyer. The details of medical malpractice are always shocking. How can trusted…

The birth of your child should be one of the happiest moments of your life. But when something goes wrong, things can quickly become scary and confusing. If you think your baby has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice or negligence, a birth injury attorney can help you understand your rights. Read on…