Veronica Olguin just wished she would awake from her nightmare, but, sadly, she wasn’t dreaming. The mother watched in horror as a nurse accidentally cut her 3-month-old’s pinky finger off. The severed pinky fell to the floor, blood started gushing and the infant, Selena, began screaming – as did the
After hearing a medical malpractice victim’s sad story, a jury decided to award the woman $3.9 million in damages. While the figure seems sizable, it won’t restore the victim’s ability to run and play sports with her children, or even legibly write a check for their extracurricular activities. The awful
As discussed in the previous post, Ohio doctors and expecting mothers must weigh the pros and cons of treating depression with antidepressant medication during pregnancy in order to make the best decision for the health of the mother and baby. The risks of using antidepressant medications during pregnancy vary according
Scientists may have discovered a drug that can effectively treat infants for cerebral palsy after birth. The exciting news stems from lab tests on rabbits suffering from a condition similar to cerebral palsy. A group of newborn rabbits responded positively to the drug, showing a level of motor ability that
A thirteen-year-old girl recently settled a medical malpractice claim against the hospital where she was born. In 1999, she suffered Erb’s palsy during birth, leaving nerves in her shoulder severely damaged. The plaintifff alleged that the hospital and obstetrician’s negligence caused her permanent disabilities. The hospital contends that its staff
Blake Hutchins suffers daily from developmental problems. The 3-year-old’s speech and cognitive function lag behind that of normal children, but his mother only recently learned that his impairments are attributed to medical malpractice committed by the hospital. You might imagine the horrified surprise that washed over Sarah Hutchins, 37, when
In June 2008, a young couple arrived at a birthing center ready for the delivery of their baby. Birthing complications arose that necessitated swift and competent action to preserve the health of the infant. Unbelievably, the two midwives overseeing the delivery were not only ill-equipped to handle the complications; they
A $22 million jury award has grabbed headlines for its eye-popping sum, but a closer look at the medical malpractice case may quickly change opinions. The huge verdict was awarded to Robyn Frankel, a 48-year-old California woman, after a risky and unnecessary medical procedure caused her to slip into a
If good intentions carried much worth in the delivery of babies, there wouldn’t be many birth injuries occurring. Doctors’ hearts were in the right place when they treated a prematurely-born baby for pneumonia, but hospital staff didn’t follow best practices and it almost cost the infant his life. When the
Cincinnati and Hamilton counties have infant mortality rates nearly double the national average. The shocking numbers were recently disclosed by the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, sparking both concern and embarrassment among health officials in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. Local nonprofits that support pregnant women – such as the Women and