Updates and Insights: Birth Injuries

Nov 10, 2016

A baby’s time in utero is a critical period of development that spells long-term implications for his or her health after birth. The way that a single cell grows and evolves into an entire human being with organs, fingers, and toes, is simply miraculous. However, the process by which this occurs is extremely complex and rife with potential complications. One such complication, known as Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS), can have serious consequences, including brain damage, lifelong...

Three Mothers Bring Lawsuits Against Doctor, Hospital After Babies Suffer Birth Injuries

Oct 18, 2016

Three mothers have filed lawsuits against a physician and a hospital, for alleged medical malpractice that resulted in two children with severe birth injuries and one who did not survive. These tragic cases are evidence of the catastrophic consequences that may result from medical negligence and delivery errors during child birth. Obstetricians, hospitals, and medical staff are given the extraordinary responsibility to monitor and execute the safe delivery of their patients’ babies and when they fail to...

Bergen County Judge Rules that Future Medical Expenses Should Not be Restricted Based on the Affordable Care Act

Feb 5, 2016

In a recent case involving medical practice, a Bergen County Superior Court Judge ruled that potential coverage under the Affordable Care Act should not restrict a claim for future medical expenses. The aforementioned decision stems from a case involving a 9-year-old girl who suffers from cerebral palsy. In the medical malpractice suit brought by the little girl’s parents, the plaintiffs claim that her condition was caused by medical negligence at Ridgewood’s Valley Hospital, specifically, delayed performance of a...