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• Pradaxa Risk of Bleeding & Heart Attack
• Skecher Shape Ups and Toning Shoes
• Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
• Dangerous and Defective Products
• Medical Mistakes
• Nursing Home Neglect, Abuse & Wrongful Death
• Pain Pumps
• Fentanyl Pain Patch

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Pradaxa Risk of Bleeding & Heart Attack

Patient Advocacy Group Warns Patients that Pradaxa has a Higher Rate of Death and Internal Bleeding than Other Blood Thinners

Study Finds Pradaxa Causes More Injuries Than Warfarin

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

Understanding Placenta Previa

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

General

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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News

Failure to Timely Deliver Child and Provide Proper Resuscitation...

Failure to Timely Perform Cesarean Section/ $23.3 Million Verdict...

Study Finds Botox Injections May Help Children With Cerebral Palsy...

Failure to Properly Monitor Fetus Blamed for Cerebral Palsy From Placental Abruption/ $3.99 Million Verdict...

Failure to Timely Perform Cesarean Section- Baby Suffers Stroke/ $2.3 Million Settlement...

Failure to Timely Deliver Child With Cord Wrapped Around Neck/ $2.5 Million Settlement...

Links between race and low birth weights...

Northern KY Birth Injury...

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Birth Injury

Getting Legal Help from a Kentucky Birth Injury Lawyer for Medical Malpractice

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

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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

• 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?
• Are Larger Infants More Susceptible to Birth Injuries in Kentucky?
• Are there any options for treating Erb’s palsy in Northern Kentucky?
• Medical Negligence in Kentucky Could Be to Blame for Complications at Birth
• Steps to Protect Your Rights to Recovery After a Kentucky Birth Injury
• Seeking Justice After a Kentucky Birth Injury
• Importance of Healthcare for Expectant Mothers Involved in Auto Accidents
• After a Kentucky Birth Injury Know the Symptoms of Facial Paralysis
• Can Doctors Treat Brain Injuries After a Kentucky Hypoxia Birth Injury?
• Group B Strep Infection Can Lead to Kentucky Birth Injury
• Labor Complications Can Result in Kentucky Birth Injury
• Kentucky Birth injury Can Result in Cerebral Palsy
• What Do You Do When a Kentucky Birth Injury Causes Erb's Palsy?
• When a Child Has Cerebral Palsy Resulting from a Kentucky Birth Injury
• Hydrocephalus: Know the Signs of this Kentucky Birth Injury
• Kentucky Newborn Clavicle Fracture Birth Injuries

Library for Birth Injury:

• Getting Legal Help from a Kentucky Birth Injury Lawyer for Medical Malpractice   
  When a child suffers from a preventable birth injury, parents should call a Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer for help seeking justice.
• Louisville Birth Injury Lawyer Discusses Klumpke Palsy Injuries   
  When a child suffers from Klumpke Palsy at birth in Kentucky, a doctor should be held liable. Seek justice with help from a Louisville birth injury lawyer.
• Birth Delays Linked to Kentucky Birth Injuries   
  When a doctor delays childbirth out of negligence, you need to file a medical malpractice suit with the help of a Northern Kentucky birth injury attorney.
• Doctors Failing to Recognize Bacteria Can Cause a Kentucky Birth Injury   
  What should doctors do to prevent bacterial infections in newborns? Find out if your child’s Northern Kentucky birth injury was a result of medical malpractice.
• Kentucky Neonatal E. Coli Infections Could be Result of Medical Malpractice   
  There are many types of birth infections that can occur. If your baby has suffered from neonatal E. coli, talk with a Northern Kentucky birth injury attorney.
• Affects of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy in Northern Kentucky Infants   
  Brachial plexus birth palsy can be debilitating for a child. Find out the 4 types of nerve injuries here from a trusted Northern Kentucky birth injury attorney.
• Types of Kentucky Perinatal Injuries that Occur During Childbirth   
  Perinatal injuries in Kentucky often occur from a doctor’s negligence. Call a skilled Northern Kentucky birth injury attorney for help today.
• What Every Kentucky Parent Should Know about Broken Clavicle Injuries That Occur at Birth   
  Clavicle fractures occur during childbirth and are considered medical malpractice. To find out more, call a Northern Kentucky birth injury attorney.
• The Facts behind Kentucky Birth Injuries   
  Get the facts on Kentucky and Ohio birth injuries from a trusted Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer here, and find out more about your rights.
• A Family’s Rights to Compensation After a Northern Kentucky Erb’s Palsy Birth Injury   
  A Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer describes the symptoms of Erb’s palsy and explains a parent’s right to recovery after medical malpractice.
• Was Your Child’s Hemorrhage a Result of a Kentucky Birth Brain Injury?   
  When a child suffers a birth brain injury during childbirth, turn to a Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer to find out your legal rights to compensation.
• Broken Bones – Common Kentucky Birth Injuries Your Newborn Shouldn’t Have to Suffer   
  Did your baby suffer broken bones at birth? Your family should be compensated for this medical negligence. Call a Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer today.
• Don’t Step into Toning Shoe Injuries for Discounted Fitness Shoe Prices   
  Reduced prices for toning shoes may cause more people to try them. If you have suffered a toning shoe injury, call a Kentucky toning shoe injury lawyer.
• Your Child’s Kentucky Erb’s Palsy Birth Injury Could Have Been Avoided   
  If your baby suffered an Erb’s Palsy birth injury in Kentucky, it could have been caused by your doctor. Call a Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer today.
• Kentucky Shoulder Dystocia at Birth Can Cause Injuries to Both the Newborn and Mother   
  Did you and your infant suffer Kentucky birth injuries from shoulder dystocia? Call a Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer for help with your case today.
• Was Medical Malpractice Involved in Your Infant’s Umbilical Cord Strangulation and Kentucky Birth Injury?   
  Was your newborn injured at birth due to an umbilical cord injury? Find out if medical malpractice is involved from a skilled Kentucky birth injury lawyer.
• Could a Spinal Birth Injury in Kentucky Be Caused from Medical Negligence?   
  Could your newborn’s spinal birth injury be the result of medical negligence? Find out here from a trusted Kentucky birth injury lawyer.
• Newborn Jaundice Left Untreated Causes Kentucky Birth Injuries   
  Newborn jaundice can be mild to severe, and doctors have a duty to inspect infants for jaundice so that Kentucky birth injuries don’t develop.
• Doctor Prescribed Medications for Expectant Mothers Could Cause a Kentucky Birth Injury   
  Was your infant’s birth injury caused by a doctor’s prescribed medications? Call a Kentucky birth injury attorney to find out about your rights.
• Could Spinal Birth Defects in Kentucky Be Caused By Medical Negligence?   
  Was your infant born with a spinal defect or Kentucky birth injury? Call a skilled Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer to find out your rights.

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Pain Pumps:

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FAQs

Pain Pumps

• Can pain pumps injure knees as well as shoulders?
• How do I know if my shoulder pain isthe result of a defective pain pump?

General

• How do I know if my stroke, heart attack or blood clots were caused by YAZ birth control?
• If I have had a stroke, heart attack, blood clots of another condition caused by YAZ birth control, what are my legal rights?
• If I have suffered a loss of sense of smell since using Zicam what are my rights?

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