A diagnosis of shoulder dystocia can be an anxious experience for both the woman in labor and the delivery room staff. This birth complication puts both the baby and mother at risk for serious injury or death. Hospital staff should approach the situation with swift and skilled medical intervention to prevent permanent or fatal injury….
A breech birth can cause complications that lead to birth injury or trauma. A doctor’s or hospital staff’s failure to diagnose and/or address a breech birth may indicate negligence. If you believe a doctor’s mistake led to your child’s injuries, you may be able to hold the negligent parties liable for their actions. Chalik &…
Florida Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Attorney No woman wants to hear that her child suffered cerebral palsy at birth. What was supposed to be a joyous time is now an emotional and terrifying time for you and your family, as you try to deal with all the challenges and difficulties that a birth injury brings….
Parents spend nine months preparing for the arrival of their newborn, from decorating the nursery to stocking up on diapers. But what many can’t prepare for is an unexpected trauma in the delivery room. As technically-advanced and accessible as the U.S. healthcare system is, we fail in comparison to other industrialized countries when it comes…
When your child begins life with Erb’s palsy, you want to give him or her every opportunity to overcome the condition and recover normal motor function. We understand how devastating birth injuries can be, and to help your family cope with the needs of a newborn with Erb’s palsy, we have compiled a list of…
Birth injuries can be quite common in infants after delivery. Most often complications arise due to the size, position, stage of development of the fetus, or the mother’s own physical limitations. Sometimes injuries can also occur if a baby is mishandled during the delivery by a doctor or his team. One of the most common…
Florida Fetal Stroke Birth Injury Lawyers Fetal stroke occurs during pregnancy and puts the unborn child at risk for brain damage and other health complications. Some cases cannot be anticipated or prevented. In other cases, a doctor’s or hospital’s negligence directly or indirectly may cause stroke and resultant injury. Do you have reason to suspect…
While having a child is one of the most thrilling experiences in life for any family, a newborn sustaining a birth injury such as Erb’s Palsy may be one of the most devastating. These mishaps can turn the best day of your life into the worst, making a joyous occasion into a scary medical emergency….
What are the possible causes of Erb’s Palsy? There are several possible causes of Erb’s palsy. The underlying nerve injury is often a result of birth trauma. In some cases, parents can trace it to a doctor’s or hospital’s mistake. The error can occur during prenatal care, labor or delivery. An attorney in Florida can…
What do I have to prove in my Erb’s palsy case? A parent must prove several key things in an Erb’s palsy case: damages and negligence. There must be evidence that a child suffered physical and/or emotional injury as a result of a birth injury – in this case, Erb’s palsy. There also must be…
As a service to the many parents we have helped with cases of Erb’s Palsy and Shoulder Dystocia, we have provided a resource center. Below are some of the most frequently heard questions and answers. We will be constantly updating this section with new resources for help, new treatments, signs and symptoms and other possible…
Unfortunately, many mothers are inclined to blame themselves for their child’s birth injury. This may be especially true when a doctor or hospital attempts to deflect blame from themselves in cases where medical negligence occurred. A doctor may dissuade a mother from contacting an attorney by telling her it was her fault the baby was…
Childbirth is a joyous, exciting time for expectant parents. The thoughts of holding your infant, rocking your baby, and caring for and nurturing your child are the desires of every expectant mother. Because most mothers think about the happy times that await them, they typically do not dwell on the possible negatives or “what ifs.”…
Florida birth injuries are tragic events that hamper what would otherwise be a joyous and celebratory time. It is estimated that three out of every 100 children is affected by a birth injury, many of which are serious. One of the most serious, if not the most, are brain injuries. This type of Florida birth…
Cases of Birth Injury in Florida Glucose levels can be critical in the first few days of a newborn’s life, especially if they present at abnormal levels. Neonatal hypoglycemia is the medical term used to describe the condition in which an infant’s glucose (also commonly referred to as blood sugar) drops to an unsafe level…
Prolonged labor puts mothers and their children at risk for injury and birth trauma. In any case, doctors must address it properly to reduce risk as much as possible. Failure to provide an adequate level of medical care may signal medical negligence or malpractice. Who is at risk for experiencing prolonged labor? The World Health…
What Exactly Is a Nerve Transfer? Nerve transfer is a type of corrective surgery that may be necessary to treat birth injuries, including Erb’s palsy. The surgery aims to restore movement and flexibility to the affected area. A successful procedure may help a child regain mobility and some strength in the affected shoulder, arm, elbow,…
Negligent Doctors May Cause Florida Childbirth Facial Paralysis Injuries Expectant mothers often hear about the potential for childbirth injuries, such as cerebral palsy, brain injury, vacuum extraction injuries, and more, but another type of Florida birth injury that many have not heard about is facial paralysis to a newborn. Find a Florida Facial Paralysis Birth…
The Dangers of Delayed Emergency C-Section A delayed emergency c-section can result in serious birth injuries and even death. A doctor or hospital responsible for a delay in necessary treatment and intervention – such as a caesarean section, or c-section – may be guilty of medical malpractice. The Miami birth injury attorneys at Chalik &…
Chalik & Chalik has helped numerous families who have experienced a range of birth injuries caused by negligence, including those stemming from failure to administer proper treatment, like brain cooling methods. A baby deprived of sufficient oxygen just prior to or during birth is at risk of suffering brain damage. Medical professionals have a variety…
