The birth of a child should be a time of joy, not trauma. Yet every year, thousands of families in the U.S. are affected by birth injuries. These injuries can have lifelong consequences, emotionally and financially burdening families who are already navigating a difficult recovery. At Kline & Specter, our attorneys—including five who are also medical doctors—have helped families […]
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Labor doesn’t always go as planned. When complications arise, a cesarean section (C-section) can mean the difference between a healthy delivery and serious harm. What happens when that decision comes too late? A delayed C-section can result in oxygen deprivation, permanent injury, or even loss of life. If you’re seeking answers after a challenging birth, Kline
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Birth injuries can be devastating for families, often resulting in long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges. One complication that can lead to serious birth injuries is shoulder dystocia, a condition that occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during vaginal delivery. Kline & Specter is a personal injury law firm with over 50 attorneys, including five who
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Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects 5-7% of pregnant women. It is characterized by high blood pressure and can lead to grave complications for the mother and baby if not detected and treated promptly. At Kline & Specter, we know that when doctors miss the signs of preeclampsia, the consequences can be life-threatening and may result in
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Medical professionals and healthcare staff are entrusted with ensuring your and your child’s safety during birth. When their failure results in a birth injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Knowing what constitutes a birth injury and what care medical staff are responsible for can help you understand what you are owed. Birth injuries can
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Postpartum hemorrhage after delivery occurs when there is a loss of more than 500 ml of blood after a vaginal delivery or 1000 ml of blood following a C-section. If the heavy bleeding is not controlled it can lead to shock, loss of ability to have future pregnancies, permanent brain damage or maternal death. Symptoms
Erb’s palsy is a nerve injury that can occur during birth when the nerves in a baby’s upper arm are stretched, torn or damaged. Many babies with Erb’s palsy cannot move their arms or shoulders and some babies are unable to move their hands or fingers. Erb’s palsy is most often a result of shoulder dystocia, a complication
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The incident occurred almost five and a half years ago when a doctor at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown wrapped a child’s head with ACE Bandages to treat swelling after she was born prematurely. The procedure, said the doctor, John O. Chan, was something he had learned during his medical training in the Philippines.
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When on trial in a personal injury case, it is important not only to win a verdict but to ensure that it’s conducted in a manner that protects against a possible – and often probable — appeal later on. Take, for instance, the birth injury case that resulted in April 2017 in a $41.6 million
Anesthesia is one of the marvels of modern medicine. However, mistakes made in administering anesthesia cause thousands of injuries each year and can result in death. Types of Anesthesia Anesthesia is commonly administered in operating rooms, surgical centers, dental offices, and other medical clinics. In general, you can receive three different types of anesthesia: Local
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Cerebral palsy is not one distinct condition, but an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that affect a child’s ability to move and develop muscle tone. These disorders are caused by damage to the baby’s developing brain during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or immediately after birth. When the medical professionals you trusted with the
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A Cesarian section is often medically necessary to avoid complications during labor and delivery and to provide a safe birth for both mother and child. A C-section may be safer than a vaginal birth for many reasons, among them: Complications During Pregnancy You previously had a C-section delivery or other surgery involving your reproductive system
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The birth of your child should be one of the most important and celebrated moments in your family’s life. However, a birth injury can instead cause your child and family unforeseen pain and loss. When you suspect that your infant has been harmed during birth because of the negligence of medical professionals, there are important
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You may have read the headlines lately about Caroline Malatesta, a woman who fought and won a $16 million verdict against the hospital that delivered her fourth child. Because of the trauma she sustained at the hands of her nurses during the birthing process, she suffered a debilitating nerve condition and a lifetime of pain
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) occurs in premature infants, and involves damage to the intestine. It can range from a small mucosal lesion to full thickness necrosis, or death, of a portion of the bowel. Initial symptoms included feeding intolerance, abdominal distention, temperature instability, lethargy, vomiting, and bloody stools. If not promptly diagnosed and treated, NEC can
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