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Oct. 26, 2019

A few months ago, we wrote about slick floors and some of the hardships that hospital patients have suffered through after falling down because of a slippery floor that was left unattended.

Oct. 22, 2019

Jaundice refers to a condition that makes the skin and whites of a newborn’s eyes appear yellow in color. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this condition is the result of the buildup of bilirubin in the baby’s blood.

Oct. 16, 2019

Doctors in Michigan use standardized growth charts to determine how your baby’s growth and development compare to others at the same age. If the circumference of your child’s head is significantly smaller than average, he or she may have a condition called microcephaly.

Oct. 10, 2019

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.

Sept. 26, 2019

The fast-paced environment in Michigan hospital emergency departments may seem chaotic, but hospitals have protocols in place to make sure that patients receive the care they need.

Sept. 10, 2019

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 provider involved in labor and delivery has a duty to prevent them.

Aug. 24, 2019

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 one’s job or marriage.

Aug. 9, 2019

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.

July 30, 2019

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.

July 27, 2019

Most Michigan parents hope their babies are born healthy. Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle coordination and movement.