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How can brachial plexus injuries affect your child?
In Michigan, doctors have a responsibility to deliver children as safely and efficiently as possible. Unfortunately, newborn children can be injured during the birthing or delivery process. For example, Erb’s palsy and other brachial plexus injuries can be the result...
Asphyxia neonatorum: when an infant does not get enough oxygen
During labor and delivery, your doctor should know what risk factors and symptoms may indicate that your baby could be suffering from a lack of oxygen. In Michigan, we at Ratton Law Group PC understand that many birth injuries are preventable, and every health care...
The consequences of hospital negligence
Every day, an alarming number of people are injured as a result of hospital negligence. However, there are many other consequences that arise as a result of mistreatment in hospitals, such as the loss of life, financial hardships, mental trauma and even problems in...
What happens if preeclampsia goes undiagnosed?
According to March of Dimes, preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure. Most women develop it after the 20th week of pregnancy, though some do not develop it until after giving birth. Approximately 2% to 8% of pregnant women...
What is dangerous underwater breath-holding behaviors?
When the weather gets hot in Michigan, many people do not hesitate to go for a swim to cool off. Whether you are swimming in a pool or another body of water, you probably have heard of water safety and how to protect yourself and others from drowning. You may even...
Does your baby have Cerebral Palsy?
Most Michigan parents hope their babies are born healthy. Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle coordination and movement. It occurs due to damage to the brain. The damage generally occurs before, during or just after childbirth. According to...
What happens if a baby stays in the birth canal for too long?
The labor and delivery process is nothing short of a miracle, but if everything does not go according to plan, it could be fraught with complications. Some complications occur when the baby stays in the birth canal for too long. If you plan to give birth in a Michigan...
What is informed consent?
When you have to get a medical procedure done, you would expect the doctor to speak with you about what to expect. This includes explaining to you the risks of the procedure. Most medical procedures come with some risk, even if it may be slight. Understanding what...
Why is hypoxia so serious?
Medical negligence can lead to serious, life-threatening injuries. If you or your loved one suffers injuries or worse at the hands of medical professionals in Michigan, there are options available to you. According to WebMD, hypoxia is a condition where your body does...
Slick floors and hospital negligence
Hospital negligence takes on many different forms, whether someone suffers as a result of medication that they took or because they were not given the proper care that they deserved while they were trying to recover from an operation. In this writeup, we will examine...
