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Is it Malpractice When a Material Infection Causes Cerebral Palsy?
How Cerebral Palsy Affects Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Obstetric Forceps
Pitocin and Kentucky Birth Injuries
Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Vacuum Extractions
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Kentucky Car Accidents and Drowsy Driving
Cell Phones and Kentucky Car Accidents
Defective Maintenance Issues Can Cause Kentucky Truck Wrecks
Texting Ban on Kentucky Motorists passed by House
Dangerous and Defective Products
Drugs for Osteoporosis Prescribed Unecessarily?
Defective Children’s Products & Toys are Constantly Recalled
Food manufacturers make consumers responsible
Defibrillator recalled by ZOLL Medical Corporation
Medical Mistakes
Fewer complications from heart device specialists
Pain Pumps
Daubert Motion in Pain Pump Case Found for Plaintiff
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturer I-Flow Settles Lawsuits
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturers Have Been Silent
Pain Pumps: FDA Requires Warning that Use in Joint Causes Chondrolysis and Cartilage Damage
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Yaz and Yasmin May Cause Stroke
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Yaz Can Lead to Irregular Heartbeat
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Birth Injury
Cerebral Palsy can be Caused by a Maternal Infection
When Newborn Jaundice Becomes Serious – What Every Kentucky Parent Should Know
Cerebral Palsy’s Impact on the Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Nothing is More Heart Wrenching Than Seeing The Consequences of a Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Did You Know That Pitocin Can Cause Serious Birth Injuries?
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Tired Truckers are a Danger to People on Kentucky Highways
Avoid a Kentucky Car Accident Caused by Drowsiness
Don't Ignore a Head Injury Following a Kentucky Auto Accident
Ten Factors That Can Lead to a Serious Kentucky Truck Accident
Cell Phones Are Blamed For Many Kentucky Car Accidents
Dangerous and Defective Products
Kentucky Lawsuits Filed Over Toyota’s Defective Accelerator Pedal
Fosamax osteoporosis drug prescribed when women only has osteopenia
Zicam cases in Kentucky and Ohio
Fentanyl pain patch being abused
Medical Mistakes
Common Drug Errors to Watch Out For
One in Fifteen Children Injured by Medicine Mistakes
One in 50 Heart Attack Victims Sent Home by Emergency Room Doctors
Surgical Errors Cost Billions of Dollars Every Year
How to prevent medical mistakes
Pain Pumps
PAGCL & Shoulder Pain Pumps: What a Recent Study Reveals
Recent News Regarding Pain Pump Cases
Pain Pumps Used After Knee Surgery Can Cause Damage
Know the Symptoms of PAGCL, Especially if You Used a Shoulder Pain Pump
Medical Studies Find a Link Between Pain Pumps and Chondrolysis
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Signs and Treatment of Kidney Failure
Yaz or Yasmin Birth Control Can Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control
How We Help Our Clients with Birth Injury Problems.
Waiting for the arrival of a new baby is an exciting time. Anxious parents spend countless hours setting up the nursery, buying baby clothes and other items. Many parents will conduct extensive research before choosing the doctor and hospital that will handle the delivery of their little one. Unfortunately, for some families, when the baby arrives they experience heartache and anxiety as they cope with their infant’s birth injury.
Birth injuries happen too often in the United States. It has been estimated that an average 6 to 8 birth injuries occur per 1,000 live births. A birth injury caused by doctor’s negligence or hospital error is often preventable. Doctors and hospitals sometimes make mistakes that can severely injure your infant. When a doctor or hospital fails to provide adequate care to an expecting mother and unborn child, the infant can suffer birth trauma. Some of the common causes of birth injury and trauma include:
- Delayed C-Section
- Use of forceps or vacuum extraction
- Lack of oxygen
- Delayed birth
If your child has been the victim of birth injury or trauma, contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. We have been representing families of injured children in Kentucky and Ohio for over 35 years.
Common Types of Birth Injury
- Cerebral Palsy is a lifelong debilitating condition caused by brain injury that usually occurs during birth. “Cerebral” refers to the brain, while “palsy” refers to a physical disorder. This condition affects approximately 2 to 3 children out of every 1,000.
- Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy is the result of damage to the cells in the central nervous system from lack of oxygen. It is believed to cause death or lead to developmental delay, mental retardation or Cerebral Palsy.
- Brachial Plexus, Erb’s Palsy and Shoulder Dystocia are generally caused by a difficult delivery. These conditions can be the result of excessive pulling on the shoulders during a head first delivery or from pressure on the raised arms during a breech delivery.
It costs millions of dollars to care for a disabled child over his or her lifetime. For most families, this puts a tremendous strain on their finances, as they do everything possible to provide for their injured child. If the doctor or hospital failed to provide the necessary care that could have prevented your baby’s injury, you may be entitled to compensation. A successful birth injury lawsuit can result in a substantial amount of money that will help you provide excellent care for your child.
Legal Representation for Birth Injury Cases
The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, located in Fort Wright, Kentucky, is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured victims and their family members. We define our success on our ability to help our clients. As a client of our law firm, you will be working with experienced Ohio and Kentucky birth injury attorneys who understand the tremendous pain you and your family have suffered. Since we narrowly tailor or practice to the areas in which we excel, we are able to devote a significant amount of time and resources to your case. Our birth injury lawyers work together as a team to build a strong case on your behalf. At any time you can call our office and talk with a knowledgeable attorney who is familiar with your case.
If your child has been injured during the birth process, contact us today at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. It takes time to review the evidence and prepare a solid case against the hospital or doctor, so do not delay in seeking legal advice.
The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson represents clients located in Northern Kentucky, including Covington, Boone County, Kenton County and Campbell County. We also handle cases in Louisville, Jefferson County and in areas of Ohio, including Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Blog for Birth Injury
- Is it Malpractice When a Material Infection Causes Cerebral Palsy?
- How Cerebral Palsy Affects Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
- Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Obstetric Forceps
- Pitocin and Kentucky Birth Injuries
- Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Vacuum Extractions
- Understanding the Severity of Shoulder Dystocia
- Warning Signs of Brachial Palsy Every Parent Should Know
- The Scary Truth About Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
- Birth Injuries Can Lead to Neonatal Death
- Cerebral Palsy Facts
- Understanding cerebral palsy
Library for Birth Injury:
- Cerebral Palsy can be Caused by a Maternal Infection
Description: A fever during pregnancy can be a warning sign of a serious infection. If you think your child’s cerebral palsy could be traced back to a poorly treated maternal infection, contact a Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson. - When Newborn Jaundice Becomes Serious – What Every Kentucky Parent Should Know
Description: How do you know if newborn jaundice is serious and what should you do if the doctor didn’t diagnose or treat it? Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson. You can reach us by calling (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. - Cerebral Palsy’s Impact on the Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Description: Read this article to learn more about the impact cerebral palsy has on a child’s development and the treatment options available. If your child developed cerebral palsy from a serious birth injury, contact an experienced Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson. - Nothing is More Heart Wrenching Than Seeing The Consequences of a Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Description: Some serious birth injuries are preventable. Children often become tiny victims of Kentucky medical negligence and malpractice by nurses, doctors and hospitals. If your child has suffered from a prolapsed umbilical cord, read this article to find answers to your questions. - Did You Know That Pitocin Can Cause Serious Birth Injuries?
Description: Improper use of pitocin can lead to serious birth injuries. Read this article to learn more about this drug's link to birth trauma cases and contact a Kentucky birth injury lawyer for advice. - Obstetric Forceps Implicated in Kentucky Birth Injuries
Description: The Northern Kentucky birth injury attorneys at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson represent victims of forceps birth injuries such as Cerebral Palsy, Brachial Palsy, facial nerve paralysis, skull fractures, and spinal cord damage. Contact us today at (859) 578-4444 to discuss your birth trauma case with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer. - Vacuum Extraction Injuries Can Lead to Health Problems
Description: If your child has suffered a serious birth injury resulting from vacuum extraction, you need to read this article. Contact an experienced Fort Wright birth injury attorney at our firm for more information regarding your family’s legal rights. - Do You Know What Caused Your Baby to Suffer from Shoulder Dystocia?
Description: Shoulder dystocia is a birth injury that can often be prevented. Read this article to learn more about this birth trauma and what may have caused it. Contact an experienced Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for advice regarding your Ohio or Kentucky medical malpractice case. - Common Causes of Brachial Palsy
Description: Brachial palsy is a birth injury that affects newborns. This condition may be caused by a medical mistake or doctor’s negligence. Read this article to learn more about the causes of brachial palsy and contact an experienced Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if your child has suffered from a birth injury. - Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Can Often Be Prevented
Description: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a serious birth injury that can cause traumatic medical issues and even death. This article explains this birth injury and the rights of injured victims. Contact an experienced Kentucky medical malpractice attorney at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for legal advice. - What is traumatic brain injury?
Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen from a variety of ways and may result in mild, moderate, or severe damage to the brain. If you need legal advice about a TBI, contact Ronald L. Johnson of Schachter and Hendy at http://www.pschachter.com. - Understanding cerebral palsy
Description: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has information for parents on understanding what causes cerebral palsy, what symptoms to look for, and what kind of treatments are available. For legal advice about what to do in case this kind of birth trauma occurs, contact Ronald L. Johnson at Schachter and Hendy at http://www.pschachter.com.
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