The arrival of a newborn infant is one of the most significant events that adults can experience in their lifetimes. It is a time of renewal, of promise for the future. You want it to be as close to an example of perfection as is humanly possible; you don’t want anything to go wrong.
Doctor accused of deliberate misdiagnosis of patients
Cases of alleged medical malpractice that involve a misdiagnosis ordinarily center on an accusation of negligence on the part of the doctor. The complaint will generally claim that the doctor either knew, or at least should have known that his or her diagnosis was incorrect.
What are actionable causes of injuries during pregnancy or birth?
Injuries to a newborn child due to negligence can be the basis of a legal claim for recovery against a doctor or a hospital. But types of injuries fall under the description of a “birth injury” for legal purposes.
Money damages that may be recoverable in a wrongful death lawsuit
If you are injured by the act of another, it is not difficult to contemplate a legal claim against that person to secure financial redress for those injuries. But what about a situation in which an injury not only happens to a family member, but also results in his or her death? What recourse might you have under the law in that situation?
