For Massachusetts families, welcoming a new baby is supposed to be a joyous time. People are often looking forward to meeting and celebrating the new member of their family. However, as many people realize, birth can be unpredictable. In any situation, a variety of...
Birth Injury
When medical malpractice occurs in the delivery room
For a few weeks now, we've been discussing issues surrounding birth injuries here on our Worcester personal injury law blog. We've talked about symptoms like Erb's palsy that can result from a medical provider's error during delivery. We've also discussed situations...
What are some symptoms of birth injuries?
After our last blog post, our Worcester readers have a better sense of how a timely c-section can reduce the risk of a birth injury in some situations. But when a birth injury does occur, just what should parents expect? This week we'll take a look at what the...
Timely C-section can alleviate some risks of birth injury
Our last blog post may have left some of our Worcester readers with questions. The story involved a mother's lawsuit over a birth injury her baby suffered because of a serious doctor error -- a failure to recognize the warning signs that called for a C-section. Now,...
Doctor sued for trauma to a child’s shoulder during birth
Obstetricians have a special responsibility to their patients. Not only are they charged with the care and safety of the expecting mother, but that of her baby as well. A doctor error in the delivery room can leave new parents in Worcester suddenly faced with a...
Birth defects, birth injuries and parents’ legal rights
Medical malpractice can be a particularly challenging claim for victims to prove. Just last week, our Worcester personal injury law blog discussed one such case involving a birth injury lawsuit that is currently proceeding against a delivery room doctor.Birth...
Medical malpractice suit filed over newborn’s shoulder dystocia
When we go to the doctor or to the hospital, we expect that we will receive professional care. Medical malpractice is a frightening subject for anyone in Worcester to contemplate. But perhaps among the most disturbing examples of medical malpractice is when a doctor's...
Mother claims medical malpractice over non-consensual c-section
The birth of a child is supposed to be a special time. Worcester families understand that there are risks involved in having a baby, but these ought to be minimal when a delivery is performed by a medical professional. Unfortunately, medical malpractice or an error...
Be aware of birth injury risk with C-sections
Many mothers in Worcester have delivered their babies by C-section. When the surgery is a medical necessity, a timely c-section is typically a safe procedure and can even save a baby's life (or that of the mother). It does carry risks, however, and there is a growing...
Jury finds for Suffolk County family in medical malpractice case
A doctor’s failure to diagnose a condition can lead to grave consequences for a patient who has a serious condition. Delays in identifying what symptoms may mean are only one thing that can go wrong. Failing to order a test may lead to a misdiagnosis.When we are...