Infant Mortality Awareness Month: Birth Injury Risks, Baby Safety, and NICU Care in September
September12
Birth injuries are not rare. They happen too commonly and often occur without families knowing what occurred or caused them. During Infant Mortality Awareness Month, we focus on sharing what matters, including what options parents have if their baby’s future...
Birth Injuries in Alexandria: When to Suspect Medical Malpractice and What to Do Next
August22
A birth injury is a devastating medical outcome, especially when you learn that it likely was a preventable incident. As a trusted and experienced Alexandria birth injury lawyer, our legal team at the Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson,...
Understanding the Apgar Score: What It Means for Your Body’s Health – And Your Legal Rights
July19
Every parent hopes their child will be born healthy, and at that moment of birth, there is always a bit of marvel at just how perfect they really are. In some situations, parents learn of complications or concerns, though. One...
Birth Injuries Are Preventable: What Every New Parent and Parent-to-Be Should Know
July5
For those who suffer injuries during the birthing process, it is critical to know that most of these conditions are preventable. More so, if you or your loved one suffered such losses, our Washington, D.C. birth injury lawyer is ready to...
Preventing Birth Injuries in D.C.: Why Trauma Awareness Begins in the Delivery Room
May23
There is nothing quite like the terrifying feeling that comes over a parent after learning that a doctor made a mistake during the birthing process. Your child has injuries and will face various levels of trauma for their future. You...
Spring Babies, Lifelong Impact: Recognizing Signs of a Birth Injury in Your Newborn
April15
April Is HIE Awareness Month Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, also known as HIE, is one of the most common brain injuries a child may sustain during the birthing process. Many children are born in April each year. Their arrival should bring...
What Is Hypoxia in Birth Injuries?
March28
During labor and delivery, the baby may not receive enough oxygen to the brain due to complications. This is known as hypoxia, and it can cause severe and permanent birth injuries. Hypoxia is often the result of medical malpractice, and...
Signs and Symptoms of a Birth Injury: What Parents Should Know?
March13
The birth of a child is a moment filled with joy and anticipation, but complications during labor and delivery can sometimes lead to injuries that affect a newborn’s health. While some birth injuries are minor and resolve quickly, others can...
Umbilical Cord Compression
November25
Umbilical cord compression is a potentially serious condition that affects a baby’s oxygen and blood supply prior to or during birth. If not diagnosed and properly treated, umbilical cord compression can result in serious consequences, including severe brain damage and...
Can I Sue for Hypoglycemia Birth Injury Complications?
May23
Hypoglycemia occurs when a person’s blood glucose levels fall below normal. If the glucose levels become dangerously low, it can cause various health complications, including reduced brain function. Several factors can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in a newborn baby,...