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312.883.6907Doctors often use forceps to facilitate the delivery of a baby that gets stuck because the infant needs a little more guidance on its way through the birth canal. However, using forceps during delivery can increase the risk of several common complications. During a forceps delivery, the obstetrician will insert the forceps one at a
When you feel ill, you seek help from a hospital and hope it can provide you with care and improve your condition. You do not expect to face a sepsis complication that causes life-threatening health issues and requires emergency care. Sepsis is serious and, in many cases, deadly. If you are a patient that develops
Birth-Related Trauma and Filing a Claim? Birth-related trauma can not only lead to a lifetime of issues for your child, but it can also result in numerous needs, services, and treatments that can cause extensive financial hardships for the whole family. However, if you went through this devastating situation, it is crucial to understand your
The average payout for medical malpractice can vary widely depending on where the incident occurred, the severity of the injury or illness resulting from malpractice, the potential outcome for the victim, and the type of treatment provided to the victim. Schedule A Free Consultation Factors That Affect Medical Malpractice Payouts To determine the final payout
When you are expecting a baby, you put your life and your child’s life in your doctor’s hands. You trust them to monitor your pregnancy and make decisions to ensure your baby is born healthy. But sometimes, medical professionals make mistakes, and something goes wrong. This can cause a type of brain damage known as
Transplants have the potential to save lives. As medical science improves, patients who previously might have had very poor outlooks have the potential to see considerably better outcomes. Unfortunately, surgical transplants have the potential for significant errors, many of which can be incredibly detrimental to overall patient outcomes. Schedule A Free Consultation Infected or Diseased
Sepsis often occurs due to an infection present in the body. When that infection rises to significant levels, it can lead to an extreme reaction throughout the body, including organ and tissue damage and, for many patients, death. Failure to act to prevent sepsis, or to treat it when it appears, can leave care providers
Anyone who suffers a heart attack or is at significant risk of suffering a heart attack may have a team of medical professionals who will monitor their health. Suffering a heart attack often results in lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and sleep. Additionally, your medical team may prescribe one or more medical treatments to help
An aortic dissection is a painful and life-threatening condition requiring immediate action and knowledge before it causes significant complications such as organ damage or even death. Unfortunately, many doctors fail to take the time to make the proper diagnosis that could help them address the problem quickly. Further, the doctor may fail to run the
Careful monitoring of mother and child during childbirth can go a long way toward preventing potential complications. When complications do occur, however, it can prove devastating to both infant and maternal health. Shoulder dystocia occurs when one or both of the baby’s shoulders get stuck during delivery. Often, this happens either because of a too-large