The birth of a child is one of the most joyous occasions in any family’s life. Parents plan for the arrival of their new baby with great happiness. Unfortunately, sometimes the joy of the arrival of a new baby is interrupted by an injury to a baby that occurs in the process of delivery. The … Continue reading “Ontario Birth Injuries: Knowing your Rights”
Childbirth is one of life’s most beautiful events. We commonly hear people refer to the process in religious terms, calling it a “miracle,” which is how it often seems to new parents. But childbirth is an odd sort of miracle, because it is also fraught with risks. One Ontario judge has referred to it as … Continue reading “Proving Shoulder Dystocia Claims”
The birth of a child is one of the most joyous events in any person’s life. Seeing your newborn son or daughter for the first time after nine long months of the physical and emotional burdens of pregnancy is an experience like no other. But when a pregnancy or birth is marred by negligent medical … Continue reading “How Much Time Do I Have to File My Birth Injury Claim?”
A brachial plexus injury is a nerve injury affecting the shoulder, arm and/or hand. The injury is a result of a stretching and/or tearing of the network of nerves that send signals to this area of the body. A brachial plexus injury can occur as the result of a car accident or sports injury. This … Continue reading “What is a Brachial Plexus Injury?”
Birth injuries can be attributed to a wide range of underlying causes. Factors may include anything from genetics and maternal health to poor prenatal care or medical error during delivery. Complications vary depending on the nature of the injury and the use of early medical intervention. Eight Most Common Birth Injuries Include: Cerebral Palsy and … Continue reading “A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Eight Possible Birth Injuries”