Fetal Distress Call 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation What is Fetal Distress? A healthy fetus must receive a steady supply of oxygen inside of the womb. Oxygen reaches a fetus through the placenta’s blood supply. During pregnancy or the course of labor, the supply of blood to the fetus becomes abnormal. Ischemia is…
Read MoreBrachial Plexus Palsy as a Result of Malpractice Call 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Brachial Plexus Palsy During a difficult childbirth, newborns are at risk for damaging nerves connecting the spine to the entire length of the arm, from shoulder to hand, resulting in partial or full paralysis of the arm in the…
Read MoreErbs Palsy Call 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Information on Erbs Palsy The brachial plexus consists of nerves that run from the spine to the shoulder and down through the tips of the fingers. Erbs palsy is a brachial plexus injury that causes paralysis of any or all of the muscles that control…
Read MorePlacental Abruption Call 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Placental Abruption Placental abruption happens during pregnancies when the placenta separates from the uterus prior to delivery. The loss of blood associated with placental abruption can lead to fetal brain damage and even death. Approximately 22 children are born stillborn every day due to the…
Read MoreWhen the umbilical cord is under pressure or compressed, a doctor diagnoses the mother and baby with umbilical cord compression. Umbilical cord compression can restrict the baby’s oxygen flow, and the baby’s heart rate can decrease. A doctor can identify the baby’s slowed heart rate by using a fetal heart monitor. Healthcare providers should administer…
Read MoreCerebral Palsy Malpractice Lawyers Call 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Cerebral Palsy Lawyers & Attorneys Baltimore, Maryland (MD) Cerebral palsy or birth injury caused by medical malpractice/medical negligence affects the youngest and most vulnerable members of society, babies, with tragic and severe long terms consequences and complications. The cerebral palsy lawyers at Weltchek…
Read MorePharmaceutical Liability Lawyers Baltimore, Maryland (MD) The lawyers at Weltchek Mallahan & Weltchek have pioneered litigation in the area of pharmaceutical liability. They were the first law firm to file and litigate a case with regards to the dangerous drug Terbutaline, heavily used in the practice of obstetrics. Case Study: In the 1970’s the FDA…
Read MoreProduct Liability Lawyers Baltimore, Maryland (MD) The lawyers at Weltchek Mallahan & Weltchek are highly experienced in handling product liability cases. A product liability case arises when an individual is injured from a product that is defective. In a strict product liability case the Plaintiff need not prove that the Defendant had knowledge of the…
Read MoreTamiflu – Dangerous Side Effects and Questionable Benefits Call 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Why You May Have A Birth Injury Claim There are at least 44,000 deaths as the result of medical errors in the US and hat figure could reach as high as 98,000. Medical mistakes by physicians can be categorized…
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