Medically referred to as neonatal birth trauma, birth injuries for newborns can range from mild to severe, and could even result in permanent damage like cerebral palsy. Statistically speaking, seven traumatic birth injuries occur out of every 1,000 live births, and they are responsible for approximately 2% of neonatal mortalities. Prolonged labor, breech deliveries, premature births, and using Read More >>
Common Birth Injuries: Medical Malpractice Claims
September 28, 2022 By
The birth of a newborn baby should be one of a parent's best moments. However, even the smallest medical error can rapidly turn beautiful childbirth into a traumatic experience. Negligence that can occur during or immediately following the delivery of a newborn can have long-term repercussions for the newborn, including brain damage and cerebral palsy. Mothers may also suffer severe harm during Read More >>
Birth Injuries in a New York Hospital: Who Is Liable?
September 8, 2022 By
Many newborns are born with health problems. Sadly, there are common injuries that are the direct result of malpractice. Each year, thousands of infants and their mothers sustain injuries because of negligent actions by their medical professional or doctor. In the U.S., the number of infants born with injuries at birth is staggering and is around seven out of every 1,000 newborns. When an injury Read More >>
RECENT SETTLEMENT FOR 5.95 MILLION DOLLARS
December 12, 2013 By
On December 2, 2013 John Dalli of Dalli & Marino, LLP appeared for trial in Superior Court, Middlesex County, New Jersey on behalf of his client, an infant who suffered brain damage at birth as a result of the medical malpractice and negligence of an obstetrician and hospital staff during the labor and delivery of the child. Mr. Dalli’s lawsuit alleged the doctor and hospital staff failed to Read More >>
$1.7 Million Settlement in Birth Injury Malpractice Case
September 9, 2013 By
John Dalli recently settled a medical malpractice lawsuit against physicians associated with Englewood OB/GYN Associates and nurses employed by Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for $1.7 million dollars. Mr. Dalli represented a minor, Alexander Vollkommer, as well as his parents, for the physician’s failure to perform a timely Caesarian section and the nurses’ failure to properly monitor the Read More >>
