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No legal process can undo the trauma of a catastrophic birth injury. However, for families facing lifelong medical needs, a successful legal claim can provide financial stability and access to critical care. In Arizona, the average settlement or court award for catastrophic birth injury cases is approximately $1 million, though many cases resolve for…

Expectant parents plan not only for their labor and delivery experience, but also for their child’s future, anticipating the joyous welcoming of a new addition to their family. Sadly, around seven infants suffer birth injuries in every 1,000 births. Most birth injuries are preventable when a doctor or nursing staff member properly monitors a…

Parents place immense trust in doctors, nurses, and hospital staff during labor and delivery. When something goes wrong at birth, the consequences can be devastating and permanent. Birth injuries are a form of medical malpractice that occur when healthcare providers fail to meet the accepted standard of care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. In…

The birth of a new baby is a joyous moment for parents, but when that joy is dampened by a difficult birth experience or one in which complications or a medical emergency occur, it’s essential for parents to be alert to signs of a birth injury during the early hours and days of their…

Labor and childbirth rarely go exactly as parents hope when they’re making a birth plan. Laboring moms may ask for medication when they planned a drug-free birth, or a baby’s position or other circumstances may require a C-section when a woman planned a vaginal delivery. Fortunately, the majority of childbirths have a happy ending,…

Modern medicine should make childbirth safer than ever and birth injuries and deaths a rare occurrence. However, doctors and other health care providers make errors every day, placing mothers and their babies at risk of serious, debilitating injuries. These mistakes can happen at any time during pregnancy or the birthing process. The following is…

Birth injuries only occur in a small fraction of live births each year in the United States, but when they occur, they can result in a lifetime of struggles and economic hardships for a family. Attending physicians and prenatal care providers must ensure they meet the standard of care for every patient and properly monitor…

The New York Times reports the maternal mortality rate in many nations has fallen sharply except in the United States. According to a study in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, the rate of women dying during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth has doubled in Texas. The maternal mortality ratio was 35.8 per 100,000 live…

David and Karen White were just like any parents – eager for the birth of their baby boy whom they would name Matthew. It was November 3, 2006 when Karen went into labor at Antrim Area Hospital. Five days later, Matthew died from brain damage. Now, 8 years later, David and Karen are finding…

Every year, millions of proud parents eagerly await the birth of their child. It’s an exciting time, but also a nerve-racking one. Couples may take classes, read books, and scour the web to ensure every step is followed during pregnancy in hopes of a healthy baby girl or boy. Unfortunately, there are some things…