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…
Welcoming a baby into the world should be an exciting and happy experience, and a little nerve-wracking. Great trust is placed in the hands of the medical professionals involved in the development and birth of your baby, but sometimes, mistakes are made and medical providers…
Lemoore, CA — A crash involving a Ford Ranger and a Honda Civic claimed the lives of two drivers Sunday night, January 19, 2025, on Highway 41 near Lacey Boulevard, according to KSEE. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the driver of the Honda…
Workplace violence erupts at New Windsor Amazon facility: 27-year-old Middletown man Loryn-Yael Gardner-Lawery arrested for slashing coworker’s neck, facing felony assault and weapon charges after Sunday morning attack near Hudson Valley Avenue. The White Plains work violence lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. offer support to…
Orcutt, CA — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash late Friday night, January 17, 2025, on Highway 101 near Orcutt, according to KEYT. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reports that the collision occurred just after 11:30 PM and involved an SUV and…
