Where you give birth is an important factor when planning for your baby. Nearly 99 percent of deliveries occur in hospitals. But more mothers are using alternative options. These include giving birth at home or in a birthing center, which the American College of Obstetricians…
Expectant parents earnestly look forward to the day they’ll meet their baby. But for tens of thousands of parents every year, what’s supposed to be the best day of their lives quickly becomes a nightmare. There are countless ways for labor and delivery to go…
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The journey to parenthood is one of hope, preparation, and perseverance. While most deliveries lead to healthy outcomes, some births result in injuries caused by preventable mistakes. When a birth injury occurs, it can leave families grappling with emotional, physical, and financial challenges. If your…
For almost 40 years, the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program has provided much-needed financial assistance to families with children who suffer specific types of birth injuries. Referred to as the Birth-Injury Program, it remains an important avenue for support when certain injuries occur during…
By some estimates, for every 1,000 babies born in the United States, there are six to eight babies who suffer a birth injury during the process. While many infants overcome birth injuries, others are left with permanent ones requiring families to face not only emotional…
A new Florida law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis gives women who need a cesarean section another option besides having the surgery performed in a hospital. The law, recognized by the Florida Senate as SB 1016, makes way for doctors to perform the procedure in…
Having a baby should be an exciting and joyful time, but when a birth injury causes cerebral palsy (CP), the lives of the child and parents are forever changed. The costs and emotional impact of caring for a child with the condition can be overwhelming…
Fresno, CA – A car overturned on Highway 99 early Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025, after being rear-ended by a pickup truck traveling at an unsafe speed, according to KSEE. The accident took place just after 6 AM on the southbound side of Highway 99,…
Brooklyn Yeshiva Dormitory Blaze Injures 15, Including Firefighters, as Residents Escape Flames – A massive fire at a Brooklyn yeshiva dormitory injured 15 people, including three firefighters, on February 20, 2025. Witnesses recount harrowing escapes as emergency services battled the blaze, which caused extensive damage…
Helicopter Crash in West Carthage, NY, Kills Pilot – Helicopter accidents in New York pose significant risks of injury and death. Yonkers workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. support pilots and families affected by these tragic incidents, offering legal expertise to navigate complex claims and…
