Labor and delivery can quickly transform from what should be one of the happiest moments of your life into a life-threatening emergency for both mother and baby. However, when Labor and Delivery Nurses or Obstetricians do not follow the standard of care in an...
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
HIE is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen before, during, or after a baby is born. HIE is otherwise known as birth asphyxia which can be characterized by a lack of oxygen in the baby’s blood (hypoxia) or a lack of blood flow to the baby’s brain (ischemia). ...
Florida’s Baker Act- Your Rights
When people are “Baker Acted,” it usually means they have been committed to a medical facility because they exhibited behavior that suggests they may be a threat to themselves or others. The Baker Act is the more common name for The Florida Mental Health Act which...
Florida’s Marchman Act
The Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act is otherwise known as the Marchman Act. The Florida Legislature enacted the Marchman Act to help combat the growing drug and alcohol addiction epidemic. The Marchman Act established a statewide Drug Policy...
Vaping Lawsuit Basics
Legal actions against vaping companies for injuries associated with the use of electronic cigarettes and vapes looks different than your typical lawsuit. What you sue for, who you sue, and how you file your lawsuit are all features that can make your vaping lawsuit...
Common Illnesses Associated with Vaping
Vaping began to rise in popularity in the Summer of 2019, especially among teenagers and young adults. However, by February 2020, the CDC reported nearly 3,000 injuries requiring hospitalization associated with vaping.[1] Over 1/3 of the individuals hospitalized with...
Status of Person on Property – Premises Liability
Slip and fall injuries often occur because of a dangerous condition on the property that the property owner could have prevented. Generally, property owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care in maintaining his property and ensuring the safety of third parties....
Injuries and Conditions Related to Premature Births
A premature baby is a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.[i] Because of their low birth weight and underdeveloped organs, a baby born prematurely is at a higher risk of health complications and birth injuries.[ii] Premature births may be preventable by adequate...
Pregnancy Complications that may Lead to Birth Injuries
There are many potential complications that can arise during pregnancy that can negatively affect both the mother and the baby. Many of these complications can and should be detected early with the proper medical care. Unfortunately, medical negligence can result in...
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that is caused by damage to a developing brain and interferes with the nervous system and movement.[1] Cerebral palsy can happen before birth, during birth, within the first month following birth or during the first few years of a child’s...
