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- Common Questions Regarding Birth Injuries
Sep 30, 2019
A birth injury is trauma that a baby endures before, during or shortly after childbirth. Birthing injuries range in severity and can improve over time or result in lifelong disabilities. If a birthing injury was due to a medical professional’s negligence, a medical malpractice lawsuit could be filed to recover financial damages for current and future medical expenses. The purpose of a birth injury settlement is to provide the injured child’s family with the financial...Read More - What is Foot Drop?
Sep 30, 2019
Foot drop is the inability to lift the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles. Foot drop can lead to difficulty walking which can result in lifting the knees higher or swinging the leg from side to side to avoid toes dragging on the floor. Foot drop is not categorized as a disease, but rather an indicator of a neurological, muscular or anatomical issue. Causes of Foot Drop Foot drop can...Read More - What is Caput Succedaneum and Cephalohematoma?
Sep 30, 2019
Caput succedaneum and cephalohematoma are both acute trauma injuries that occur to an infant’s head typically during the birthing process. Both of these conditions require a healthcare professional’s post-birth checkups and extended observation to ensure a larger issue hasn’t occurred. An infant is at a higher risk of developing caput succedaneum or cephalohematoma if there were medical devices used for extraction such as vacuums or forceps. Additionally, both are caused by extensive pressure on the...Read More - Prenatal Care Malpractice: Causes of Prenatal Injuries and How to Prove Malpractice
Sep 30, 2019
The prenatal stage of pregnancy is when the fetus is in the developing stage in the mother’s womb. During a pregnancy, frequent visits to the doctor are routine to ensure the mother and baby’s safety. As the mother gets closer to labor, the frequency of the doctor visits will increase. If any abnormalities in the mother or baby are discovered, the healthcare professional will need to treat the mother properly and efficiently to protect the...Read More - How Long Do You Have to File a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
Sep 30, 2019
A birth injury is an injury to an infant that takes place during pregnancy, delivery or shortly after birth. In the United States, 7 out of 1,000 babies endure birth injuries. Birthing injuries can range from broken bones, injury to nerves and brain damage. The most common brain injury to occur during birth is due to oxygen deprivation. Contact a birth injury lawyer in Philadelphia at Anapol Weiss today for a free consultation. Statute of Limitations If...Read More - What Can Cause Cerebral Palsy at Birth?
Sep 30, 2019
Each year in the United States over 10,000 babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a congenial disorder that affects one’s motor skills and is due to abnormal brain development. Birthing injuries that can lead to cerebral palsy take place during pregnancy, labor and delivery if there is damage to an infant’s brain. A birth injury is an injury to an infant that takes place before, during or shortly after birth. According to...Read More - What Happens If My Child Slips and Falls on School Property?
Sep 3, 2019
Each year in the United States, over 3 million children are injured on school property. A school is responsible for providing their students with a reasonable duty of care. The duty of care is an obligation of school employees to protect the children from foreseeable harm. Employees of both public and private schools are responsible for maintaining safe playground equipment, sanitary cafeterias, safe floor conditions, clean classrooms and buildings, etc. Schools are also required to...Read More - Liability in Pennsylvania Slip & Fall Claims
Sep 3, 2019
In the Unites States each year, the compensation and medical bills associated with slip and fall incidents reaches around $70 billion. Slip and fall injuries can have serious implications that can result in lost work, hefty medical bills and even death. One question you must ask yourself when filing a slip and fall claim is if you had any responsibility in the incident. Proving liability in a slip/fall case can be difficult, that is why hiring...Read More - What Happens If I Slip and Fall in A Retail Store?
Sep 3, 2019
Nine out of ten injuries in a retail store are attributed to negligence from the store owner or landlord. If you have reason to be on the store property, whether you are a customer, a delivery person or anyone doing business of any kind with the store, you are entitled to a safe experience by law. Basically, the business has a responsibility to provide their visitors with a safe space. If the store owner or...Read More - Can You Sue If You Fall on Private Property?
Sep 3, 2019
Every homeowner has a reasonable duty of care to provide to all guests who enter their property. The reasonable duty of care is maintaining a safe property the way another reasonable person would. If a homeowner breaches their duty of care and is negligent towards a guest and the guest is injured, he or she is entitled to sue for their injuries. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations is two years from the injury date...Read More