Tuberculosis is not commonplace in Texas. Nonetheless, people from all walks of life do contract this disease. Unfortunately and with alarming regularity, a person afflicted with tuberculosis is not properly diagnosed with the disease in a reasonably timely manner. In...
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Distinguishing between birth injuries and defects
Parents always hope for a safe pregnancy and birthing process. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In some instances, certain birth incidents result in preventable birth injuries. On the other hand, sometimes a child may experience birth defects. It is...
Birth injuries mothers may suffer
When you think about birth injuries, you probably think immediately of a newborn. In Texas, the occurrence of newborn injuries during labor and delivery continues at a steady pace.However, what about the mother? The focus is almost always on the baby, but mothers can...
3 birth injuries that may prove fatal
Childbirth is natural, but that does not make it easy. Until a few decades ago, childbirth was the number one killer of women. Advances in healthcare have changed this statistic, but it does not mean accidents do not still occur. Doctor decisions made in the days and...
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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Surgical errors that can happen during a C-section
Cesarean sections are a prevalent form of birth in the U.S. According to the CDC, 32% of all births in 2017 were C-sections. Texas alone had a rate of 35%, coming in at number eight in the nation. While C-sections can be necessary and life-saving in certain...
All about kernicterus
A newborn infant can have many health complications that lead to long-lasting effects on the child. Most problems, however, are treatable if physicians detect and diagnose the issues fast enough.Kernicterus is a serious condition that can occur when physicians fail to...
Will your child recover from a traumatic birth injury?
An easy pregnancy does not mean you are out of the woods quite yet. You still have to face labor and delivery, and unfortunately, things can go very wrong during the process.If you have an unusually difficult time delivering your baby, you may want to watch out for...
Erb’s Palsy: causes and outlook
Brachial plexus injuries are a form of spinal trauma that can occur during childbirth. According to the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, these injuries account for about two of every 1000 births.There are different types of BPIs...
Is postpartum depression serious?
As we have discussed in numerous posts on this blog, complications during and after childbirth can have lasting effects. Texas residents may believe all birth injuries are physical. However, some pregnancy and birth complications can be emotional, yet are just as...
