Category Archives: Wrongful Death
The U.S. is the Most Dangerous Place in Developed World for Birthing
USA Today had a shocking report earlier this month claiming that the United States is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth. According to the investigative report, more than 50,000 mothers suffer severe injuries during childbirth each year and there are about 700 deaths. The news source reported that about half of these incidents could have been prevented or reduced in severity with better healthcare. The report suggests that maternal death and injury rates from other developed nations (including Germany, Japan and France) continue to fall, while the U.S. rate continues to rise. In 2015, it was 26.4 injuries per 100,000 births, according to USA Today. State-wise, the only exception in the U.S. appears to be California, which has implemented stricter safety practices for healthcare providers. USA Today reported that many experts feel that the rate has risen because there are fewer regulations than in other…
Read More »
Posted in Wrongful Death Tagged birth injury Comments Off on The U.S. is the Most Dangerous Place in Developed World for Birthing
Grieving Family Awarded $20 Million in Child Birth-Malpractice Lawsuit
According to KSTP-TV, the family of a Minnesota woman who died during child birth has been awarded $20 million following a successful medical malpractice lawsuit. The television station reports that the woman’s husband was awarded $20.6 million in the case against a nurse practitioner (NP) and the company she worked for, which was hired by a hospital in Hennepin County. The verdict is allegedly the largest medical malpractice award in state history. The woman died in 2013, six days after giving birth to her first child following a 20-hour labor period. The lawsuit alleged that she experienced symptoms like chills, nausea, pain and fever in the days following the delivery and she went to the emergency room, where she was observed by the NP. The NP reportedly ordered lab work, which showed signs of sepsis, according to the lawsuit. However, she was allegedly sent home after being told she had…
Read More »
Posted in Wrongful Death Tagged medical malpratice Comments Off on Grieving Family Awarded $20 Million in Child Birth-Malpractice Lawsuit
Actor’s Son Dies Following Delayed C-Section
Tragically, according to the British media, the son of actor Jamie King, who has appeared on The Tudors, died recently from severe brain damage following his birth. According to the Telegraph, the mother involved in the birth had her C-Section delayed for 12 hours and the actor apparently believes it lead to his son’s fatal injuries. According the news source, the boy lived just five days earlier this month following his birth. A coroner ruled that the boy was “born in poor condition and died due to a delay in his delivery,” the news outlet reported. The child was allegedly deprived of oxygen during the birthing process, leading to severe brain injuries. King is now urging couples to take notes during deliveries to avoid conflicts with healthcare providers. England has NHS, which provides services for citizens, and the actor has told reporters that parents should be cautious so “no one…
Read More »
Posted in Brain Injury, Wrongful Death Comments Off on Actor’s Son Dies Following Delayed C-Section
