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The attorneys of the Mellino Robenalt, LLC work hard to share legal expertise with the community. Bringing you the most up-to-date information on surgical errors, medical injuries to children, and other medical malpractice issues is of upmost importance. We specialize in these types of cases, and regularly share our legal research to keep you informed.
Posted on: Friday, May 17th, 2013
Assisted birth trauma such as a newborn head injury could be the result of mechanical forces applied during labor and delivery, like traction or forceps or vacuums during birth. If a healthcare professional was negligent in the application of force or use of birthing tools, an Ohio medical malpractice attorney in Cleveland may help parents prove negligence and recover compensation for their damages. Traction and Assisted Birth Trauma If excessive traction (often caused by the doctor pulling too quickly or forcefully) is required to deliver the child, it can also result in birth injuries and trauma. The most common type [...]
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
After a person has gone into a coma following injury or trauma, he or she may eventually come into what’s called a persistent vegetative state. This is a level of consciousness in which the patient is awake but may not have awareness of his or her surroundings and environment. The individual may have no cognitive or physical function, save for a few involuntary movements and actions. If a coma and eventual vegetative state is the result of a surgeon’s or doctor’s negligence, Ohio medical malpractice lawyers in Cleveland can help families pursue compensation for the costs of care that the [...]
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Posted on: Monday, May 6th, 2013
Birth mistakes during labor and delivery can lead to serious injuries, medical conditions and even death. If related to negligence, a medical malpractice claim may compensate families for damages suffered. An Ohio medical malpractice lawyer in Cleveland may utilize various resources and evidence to establish negligence and liability for the injuries sustained. Potential Injuries from Birth Mistake Errors in the delivery room can lead to a variety of medical issues, including: Cerebral palsy – This condition may be related to lack of oxygen to the brain. It may lead to motor skills impairment and may be associated with other developmental [...]
Posted on: Monday, April 29th, 2013
In some cases, infection after birth may be prevented with some basic precautions, but not all medical professionals consistently adhere to the health and hygiene rules that may help avoid infections. This is particularly dangerous when the patients involved are a new mother and her infant. In cases of medical malpractice in Cleveland, an attorney can help new mothers or a child’s parents pursue compensation for their damages through a claim for medical malpractice in Ohio. Infection Risks for New Mothers Women who undergo Caesarean sections may be at higher risk for infection after birth because surgery in general raises [...]
Posted on: Saturday, April 27th, 2013
In the case of a delayed emergency C-section, malpractice may be found with regard to the medical professional who did not perform the procedure in a timelier manner. If doctors delay in ordering a C-section, it could have disastrous effects, making labor more difficult, increasing the chances of birth injury and, in extreme cases, leading to stillbirth. In these cases, or if a medical professional causes complications such as infection after a C-section, victims may decide to pursue a medical malpractice claim alleging delivery malpractice. Victims or their families can contact Cleveland medical malpractice lawyers for help with an Ohio [...]
Posted on: Friday, April 26th, 2013
Neonatal birth injuries may occur after the labor and delivery process. While there is a natural urge to breathe a sigh of relief once the sometimes chaotic process of labor and delivery has passed, a newborn requires prompt, vigilant care as provided by a qualified medical team. This is particularly true if the mother suffered from any serious health conditions during pregnancy, there was evidence of fetal health problems, or there were complications during labor or delivery. While some post-delivery birth injuries cannot be reliably anticipated – such as those owing to genetic mutations – many injuries can be effectively [...]
Posted on: Monday, April 22nd, 2013
If a birth injury, such as newborn encephalitis, is the result of the negligence of a healthcare provider – such as choosing a vaginal delivery when a C-section should have been performed – it may lead to filing a claim against a doctor or hospital in Cleveland with a medical malpractice lawyer in Ohio. Compensation could be available for the current and future healthcare costs associated with the injury. There may be other types of damages that can be sought as well. What is encephalitis? When an infection is present in the brain, it can cause inflammation. The condition in [...]
Posted on: Saturday, April 20th, 2013
There isn’t a day that goes by without news that some state is getting creative on how to deal with medical malpractice reform. It seems to almost have reached the proportions of an epidemic — what to do about medical malpractice cases, how to reform the situation so huge amounts of money are not paid out, how to make things easier for the medical profession and how to lower insurance costs and payouts. Wait. Something is missing from that picture. What about the victims? In virtually any proposition relating to medical malpractice reform, victims are sidelined. They are living with [...]
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Posted on: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
More than 1.3 million cesarean deliveries were performed in 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These numbers have increased since the 1990s. According to a CDC trend report, in the early 1990s, cesarean deliveries accounted for anywhere between 21 and 23 percent of all births; in 2010, that number was up nearly 10 percent, to about a third of all births. If performed incorrectly, though, parents may consult Cleveland, Ohio medical malpractice attorneys if the mother or child experiences serious injury. [...]
Posted on: Monday, April 15th, 2013
If a condition such as Klumpke’s palsy is preventable and linked to a healthcare provider’s negligence, a claim of malpractice for a medical case in Ohio may be filed. Consulting Ohio medical malpractice attorneys in Cleveland can help parents of children who suffer preventable birth injuries learn if they may have a valid case worth pursuing. A lawyer can also provide legal guidance and representation throughout the legal process. What is Klumpke’s palsy? The nerves that connect signals from the spine to the hands, arms and shoulders are called brachial plexus. When these nerves are injured, it can cause one [...]
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