While Epidurals are Commonly Used for Pain Relief in the Childbirth Process, They can Also Lead to Serious Injuries if Errors Occur. All pregnant women anticipate the labor pains of delivering a baby. Whether she faces her first or fifth delivery, each woman tolerates pain differently and every labor and delivery is different, some longer […]
Understanding the Risks of Macrosomic Infants and the Connection with Birth Injuries Fetal macrosomia is a term that describes babies who are born at a birth weight of 8 pounds and 13 ounces or larger, constituting a heavier than average birth weight. Many times, weighing in at 8 lbs. 13 oz. or slightly larger is […]
Cardiovascular Diseases and Other Conditions may Affect Mothers during Pregnancy. If Undiagnosed or Improperly Managed by Medical Providers, Maternal Heart Issues can Have Damaging Consequences. Many people consider heart disease a problem associated with aging, as the heart grows weaker after decades of lifestyle stressors. However, heart disease affects people of all ages and may […]
In the realm of pregnancy complications and preventable deaths, America falls behind ten other prosperous nations, according to a new study. In a study conducted by the Commonwealth Fund, women in the United States died more often from avoidable pregnancy and delivery-related complications compared to 10 other developed nations. Whether lapses in the healthcare system, […]
What are the Top Forms of Brain Injury Caused by Medical Negligence? Brain injuries, whether traumatic or acquired, affect people of all ages, from newborns to senior adults. For example, newborns may suffer hypoxia during labor when the umbilical cord becomes compressed, resulting in brain damage. Likewise, young children can fall and fracture their skull […]
Cephalopelvic Disproportion, CPD, refers to a mismatch between the size of the baby and the mother’s pelvis. While seemingly simple, this condition can lead to dangerous complications, including prolonged and overly exhausting labor, fetal distress, and serious birth injuries if the newborn cannot effectively travel through the birth canal. Whether the mother has an abnormality […]
Experienced Lawyers for Victims of Fibroid Related Medical Malpractice in NJ Have you been diagnosed with uterine fibroids? Many women have them. They come in various sizes and can range from being uncomfortable to downright painful, or nothing at all. Uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids, affect women between the ages of 15 to 50. In fact, […]
The month of January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Each year, a theme is chosen in support of preventing birth defects in the United States. 2019’s theme is called “Best for You. Best for Baby.” Although a myriad of birth defects are not preventable, there are some ways that mothers can reduce the likelihood […]
Maternal mortality is a significant ongoing issue facing Americans. Although advances in medicine provide doctors with more effective tools for diagnosing and treating illness and disease, some of the simplest measures are falling through the cracks, and expectant mothers are often left to suffer the consequences. A recent investigation by USA Today found that thousands […]
Attorneys for Negligent Prenatal Care in New Jersey The medical malpractice team at Fronzuto Law Group, LLC. recently recovered $1.9 million on behalf of a woman who suffered permanent injuries resulting from negligent prenatal care in New Jersey. The plaintiff in this case received obstetrical and gynecological care from the same medical group for her […]
Whether acute or chronic pancreatitis occurs, it must be diagnosed and properly treated right away to avoid severe consequences. The pancreas is one of the chief regulators of digestion and blood sugar in the human body. Located on the body’s left side, behind the stomach and near the small intestine, the pancreas makes enzymes and […]
New Jersey Gallbladder Surgery Malpractice Lawyers Like the liver, the gallbladder helps digestion by storing bile. However, unlike the liver, the gallbladder can create gallstones, hard deposits that can go unnoticed or cause extreme pain. When the stones cause a bile duct blockage, pain follows, and most often, surgery. Gallbladder removal prevents gallstones and is a common […]
A Severe Infection, Known as Osteomyelitis, can Lead to Harmful Complications and Permanent Damage if it is Misdiagnosed, Undiagnosed, or Contracted Due to Medical Malpractice. Certain conditions, like diabetes, can leave patients vulnerable to infections. Surgery, injury, bacteria, fungi, food contamination, viruses, parasites, and insect bites are also sources of infection. When left to fester […]
