Brain Injury and Medical Malpractice

By Jack Sacks on January 2, 2025

Posted in Allergic Reactions, Aneurysm, Birth Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy, Failure to Diagnose, Falls/Fractures, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Hydrocephalus, Hypogylcemia, Infection, Lumbar Puncture, Meningitis, Paralysis, Peritonitis, Placental Abruption, Premature Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, Spinal Injury, Spinal Tap, Stroke, Surgical Mistakes

The prevalence of brain injury in the United States is alarming as it is the second leading cause of disability in the country. Often referred to as the silent epidemic, approximately 3.17- 5.3 million Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries, another 4.7 million have brain injuries from strokes, and another 500,000 have cerebral palsy (brain injury due to an event of oxygen deprivation). Causes of brain injury that may give rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit are further described below: …

Shoulder Dystocia May Cause Erb’s Palsy or Brachial Plexus Injury

By Jack Sacks on March 15, 2024

Posted in Birth Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Erb's Palsy, Shoulder Dystocia

In the typical birth of an infant, the baby arrives head first, followed by the shoulders and the rest of the body. However, in certain circumstances, the head delivers but the shoulders cannot fit through easily. This is called “shoulder dystocia” and can be an obstetrical emergency. The umblilical cord may be compressed inside the birth canal which can have grave consequences for the baby if this situation is not quickly remedied.

One risk factor for shoulder dystocia is macrosomia…

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