When a child is born, the child's parents often feel a lot of expectation. They dream about the child's future and about all the wonderful things the child will be able to accomplish. They look forward to the child's first smile, first words and first steps. And...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
