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Skecher Shape Ups and Toning Shoes
Skechers to pay $40 million for false claims about toning shoe benefits
ABC World News Reports Skechers Agrees to $40 Million Settlement with the FTC
Getting in Shape for the Summer? The Risks of Shape-Up Shoes
Reebok EasyTone and RunTone shoes false claims lawsuit
Reebok to pay $25 million for false claims about toning shoe benefits
Birth Injury
Brain Damage and KY Birth Injuries May Result from Delayed Childbirth
A Doctor’s Role in Preventing Kentucky Neonatal Infections at Birth
Should a Kentucky Doctor Be Able to Detect Neonatal E. Coli Earlier?
Shoulder Weakness from Kentucky Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
Can Improper Prenatal Monitoring Lead to a Birth Injury in Kentucky?
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
A Cincinnati Truck Crash Lawyer Discusses Spinal Cord Injury Expenses
Louisville Auto Accident Leaves Teen Bicyclist Injured
Kentucky Car Accidents and Drowsy Driving
Cell Phones and Kentucky Car Accidents
Defective Maintenance Issues Can Cause Kentucky Truck Wrecks
Dangerous and Defective Products
Kentucky Defective Products Attorney on Dangerous Drugs in Covington
Zimmer NexGen knee replacement lawsuits
Darvocet pulled for link to heart damage by the FDA
Drugs for Osteoporosis Prescribed Unecessarily?
Defective Children’s Products & Toys are Constantly Recalled
Medical Mistakes
Fewer complications from heart device specialists
Pain Pumps
What Are Some of the Reported Problems with Pain Pumps?
Kimberly Clark subsidiary I-Flow sues doctor for using its pain pump product
Daubert Motion in Pain Pump Case Found for Plaintiff
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturer I-Flow Settles Lawsuits
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturers Have Been Silent
Fentanyl Pain Patch
After a Defective Fentanyl Pain Patch Causes Injuries or Death of a Loved One
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Many report injuries from Skechers to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Yaz and Yasmin May Cause Stroke
Taking Yaz or Yasmin May Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Yaz Can Lead to Irregular Heartbeat
Hyperkalemia is a Potential Complication of Yaz Birth Control
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Failure to Timely Deliver Child With Cord Wrapped Around Neck/ $2.5 Million Settlement...
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Birth Injury
Louisville Birth Injury Lawyer Discusses Klumpke Palsy Injuries
Birth Delays Linked to Kentucky Birth Injuries
Doctors Failing to Recognize Bacteria Can Cause a Kentucky Birth Injury
Kentucky Neonatal E. Coli Infections Could be Result of Medical Malpractice
Affects of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy in Northern Kentucky Infants
Could Misuse of Forceps Cause a Kentucky Birth Injury?
Bringing a new life into this world is a joyous occasion. Most expecting mothers can't imagine that such a wonderful, momentous event could end in devastation. However, when doctors or nurses make a mistake, their negligence can cause a Northern Kentucky birth injury.When your child suffers, you and your entire family suffer as well. Not only could your child develop long-lasting injuries, but life as you know it can change forever due to no fault of your own.
One type of birth injury that some Kentucky doctors have been liable for is facial paralysis. When a newborn's nerves are damaged during delivery, the damage can inhibit the baby's ability to control their facial muscles.
What Causes Facial Paralysis at Birth?
When complications during delivery occur due to long labors, improper use of forceps, or misuse of anesthesia or other medications, infants may suffer nerve damage that can reduce their ability to control the muscles in their face. This type of Kentucky birth injury can either last for the rest of their lives, diminish over time, or subside quickly.If a doctor or nurse attempted to speed up the birth of your newborn during delivery by using forceps, they could have applied too much pressure on the infant's body. When this happens, too much force or misuse of forceps can cause a nerve injury resulting in facial paralysis.
Although deliveries can run into complications, doctors and nurses trained in labor and delivery techniques should know what to do. These medical professionals are expected to help a mother and her newborn through the delivery process without making life-altering mistakes.
Treatment for Infant Facial Paralysis
If the paralysis is permanent, your newborn may need physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for life. Sometimes, plastic surgery is needed to fix an eyelid that will not close. It is also possible that an infant will recover from this birth injury quickly without requiring any treatment.Let a Skilled Birth Injury Lawyer Aid Your Recovery
If you believe that your doctor made a negligent mistake during your child's birth, you may have a legal case. Consider contacting an experienced Northern Kentucky birth injury attorney to find out more about your rights and how your family may be able to obtain financial compensation.At the law office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, our skilled Kentucky and Ohio birth injury lawyers will provide you with a free legal consultation. Get your legal questions answered by calling us at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 to schedule your appointment today.
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909 Wrights Summit Parkway
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Fort Wright, KY 41011
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909 Wrights Summit Parkway
Suite 210
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
Fax: (859) 578-4440
Toll Free: (888) 606-5297
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