Category: Birth Injury

There are many factors that can contribute to a person requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); injuries or accidents, a heart attack, or even an uncontrolled illness, can cause the heart to stop.  In the case of infants, premature birth, birth defects, or injuries, are all outcomes that may require CPR. Infant resuscitation must be performed by a…

America is the most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world, especially for black women.  In November of 2019, USA Today reported that, “hospitals know how to protect mothers, they just aren’t doing it.” They found the U.S. has a significantly higher level of pregnancy-related injuries and deaths than other developed countries. Additionally,…

Giving birth to a sick or premature infant can come as a shock to a new parent, yet 10 to 15 percent of all newborns require care in a neonatal intensive care unit, also known as the NICU. Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and equipment in the NICU can be overwhelming for new parents. Understanding issues faced…

This summer, Senators Barbara Mikulski and Lisa Murkowski passed a resolution designating June 2012 as “National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month.” The virus, CMV, is a common cause of birth defects in the United States. Approximately one percent of babies suffer from congenital CMV, which equates to approximately 40,000 babies born with the virus each year.…

For expecting parents, both in Oregon and around the world, nothing is more exciting than the birth of a child. While this is a joyful occasion for many Oregon parents each year, some experience a mix of emotions when their babies are injured during birth. Common injuries include: nerve damage, broken bones, cerebral palsy and…

David K. Miller, of the Oregon law firm Miller & Wagner, LLP, represented a Portland-area couple who was awarded almost $3 million last Friday in a “wrongful birth” case. The couple gave birth to a daughter with Down syndrome, even though the couple was previously told prenatal tests had “definitively” ruled out their child having…

Not too long ago, a Florida couple was eagerly awaiting the birth of their new baby. Like most couples, they were excited to bring their little bundle of joy into this world. The doctor and ultrasound technician who read the sonogram didn’t see anything out of the ordinary, so the couple anticipated a healthy bouncing…

The birth of a child is one of the most fulfilling, joyful days of a parent’s life. Although many births go smoothly without complications, unfortunately some newborns suffer injuries during the birthing process. Birth injuries can range from mild to severe, with effects that can last days or cause permanent damage. Babies that are large or…