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4 Common Birth Injuries That Can Result From Medical Negligence

Bringing a new child into the world is a special time for parents. Unfortunately, with a busy and rushed medical system, accidents during the birthing process can occur. Medical malpractice is a common incident that can cause minor or major problems during the birthing process. If you noticed a medical condition after your child’s birth, you may need to hire a personal injury attorney.

1.     Cerebral and Brachial Palsy

There are a number of different palsy conditions that can occur due to damaged nerves. Sometimes, these injuries only affect your child for a few months; other times, these injuries can affect a child for life.

2.     Fracture

Babies are very delicate, and without extreme caution, fracture can occur during birth. If your child was injured in during or after the birthing process, you may be entitled to compensation due to medical malpractice.

3.     Brain Damage

Brain injuries, paralysis, and other related cases are somewhat common during birth. These injuries can occur from unnecessary force put on the child or a lack of air due to oxygen deprivation. These birth injuries can cause a number of other conditions to develop.

4.     Jaundice

This condition, also called kernicterus, can cause permanent brain damage if not immediately treated after a child’s birth. It is caused by uneven blood levels and must be diagnosed quickly to avoid long-term complications.

If your child experienced an injury during birth, it’s important to know your rights under medical malpractice law. The personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood practice in these legal areas and can help you better understand your case. To speak with a personal injury attorney at our Cary office, call us at (919) 238-4668.

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

Defining & Understanding Defective Products

Defective products cause hundreds of injuries to consumers each year. By learning more about what defective products are and how they’re defined, you can discover whether you’ve been a victim of a personal injury due to a company’s negligence.

In this video, you can learn what defines a defective product. Watch to find out what types of problems make a product defective and how you may use that information to pursue a settlement.

If you’ve been injured due to a product defect, contact the personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood right away. We offer a free case evaluation to answer your questions. Call us today at (919) 238-4668 for more information.

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

Drive Safely With These Useful Links

For a parent, safety is always a top priority. Learn more about child seat safety and driving defensively with the following links. If you have questions about an injury due to a defective car seat or motor vehicle accident, contact the personal injury lawyers with the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood in Cary at (919) 238-4668.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides a listing of child seat recalls for the last 10 years.
• This site provides an overview on the history of car seats.
• You can find a release on this site with information on the most and least toxic car seats tested in 2011.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted fact sheets about child passenger safety.
• AAA has produced a PDF to educate drivers about defensive driving.

Is Your Pit Bull Dangerous?

Check out the article Are Pit Bulls Inherently Dangerous? Motion Asks Maryland High Court to Reconsider Strict Liability to learn about how Maryland pit bull owners are fighting with the state to overturn a motion that states that pit bulls are inherently Dangerous.

"A motion to reconsider has been filed with the court, delaying the effect the decision, according to an opinion issued this week by the state attorney general."

If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog call the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood at (919) 249-5080 to discuss your rights.

Learn More About Nursing Home Neglect and Road Safety With These Resources

Nursing home neglect and motor vehicle accident cases are just some of the types of cases we handle at the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood in Cary, NC. For more information on these two issues, check out these helpful resources or give us a call at (919) 238-4668 to speak with a personal injury lawyer about your unique case.

• Here are statistics on motor vehicle accidents since 1990.
• This Mayo Clinic explains all you need to know about whiplash.
• To learn about the warning signs of elder abuse and neglect, visit this page from Illinois.edu.
• If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, there are help lines to report your concerns.
• The American Psychological Association provides an explanation about elder abuse and neglect.