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Boy Gets Birth Injury Award Five Years Later
It appears that the little boy who suffered a severe brain injury during his birth at a Florida hospital in 1997 will finally see the $30 million awarded to him by a Florida jury. Aaron Edwards was born at a Lee Memorial Health System hospital. In 2007, a jury found that negligent actions by nurses caused Edwards a crippling brain injury and that they failed to follow standard hospital rules and regulations. According to Roden, when her son was born, Lee Memorial was a private institution. However, by the time the lawsuit was over, Lee Memorial had been bought out by the state of Florida. As a government hospital, Lee Memorial gained sovereign immunity, which prevents individuals from collecting judgments of more than $200,000 from government agencies without the state legislature passing a bill to allow it. A few weeks ago, the Florida legislature finally heard arguments from Aaron’s mother…
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The Risks of Teratogens
Link to meet our birth trauma attorneys While birth defects can occur for a variety of reasons, there are some substances that when consumed will greatly increase the risk of such defects. Alcohol, some illegal drugs, and some prescription and over-the-counter medications are known to cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Known as “teratogens,” these substances interfere with the normal development of a fetus. It is not always possible to predict how a teratogen will affect a fetus, but there are some factors to consider: What type of drug is it? How big is the dose? How frequently is it taken? What stage of development is the fetus at the time of exposure? What is the individual response of the fetus to the drug? A variety of other factors, including maternal diet or illness Each fetus has about a four percent chance of a birth defect, even under perfect…
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Why You Need a Birth Trauma Attorney
When your child is injured at birth, it is not uncommon to suffer a range of emotions including anger, guilt and frustration. These feelings can become crippling, even when you are certain your child’s injury is the result of medical negligence. Birth trauma attorneys are experienced in helping clients in the most trying of times and they can help you win the resources necessary for the future care of your child. You may be filled with self-doubt, questioning whether it was something you did that caused your child’s birth injury. It is important to remember that medical professionals are there to ensure the safe delivery of your child. If they do not do their jobs properly, they should be held accountable. A birth trauma law firm will have the resources necessary to investigate your case. If there has been medical negligence, skilled attorneys can help you prove it. The negative…
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