Birth Injuries
How Can “Wrongful Birth” Lead to a Medical Malpractice Claim?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. With the advance of surgical techniques and improved knowledge about both the child and the mother’s health, complications at birth are less common than they once were. In spite of this, physician negligence can still cause serious and potentially fatal injuries. If the negligence of a health-care worker causes the mother or child injuries during the birthing process, then the victims may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. But what happens if a physician fails to identify a birth defect before the pregnancy? “Wrongful birth” refers to a medical malpractice case in which…
Read MoreWhat is cerebral palsy?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Cerebral palsy in infants can be a devastating condition. The causes can be natural, or could be linked to a doctor’s negligence. No matter the cause, understanding the condition is vital to treating and raising a baby with cerebral palsy. Around 70 percent of all cases of cerebral palsy are caused by developmental issues within the womb. Much of the time, the cause is unknown. But there are a few issues that may arise that are known to cause the condition. One of these causes is infections. A mother being infected with certain viruses like toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus…
Read MoreBirth injuries from prescription drug use
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. As you probably know, taking certain medications during pregnancy can be dangerous for your unborn baby. Some medications, such as Thalamid and Accutane, are known to cause serious birth defects. But what about other medications where the effects are unknown? Who can be held responsible when medication use during pregnancy results in a birth injury? Depending on the circumstances, you may have a medical malpractice claim against multiple defendants. Under Louisiana law, if a prescription drug was the cause of a birth injury, you may have a claim against the treating physician who prescribed the drug, the…
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