Parents trust healthcare providers to care for their children precisely and diligently. However, when it comes to medication, even minor errors can have devastating consequences. Pediatric medication errors—such as administering the wrong medication or incorrect dosage—occur far too frequently, potentially leading to severe harm or even death. Understanding these errors and knowing your legal options…
Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that demands immediate medical attention, especially in children. However, when healthcare providers fail to diagnose or treat meningitis promptly, the consequences can be devastating. These instances may constitute pediatric medical malpractice, leaving families to cope with the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath. Understanding the intricacies of pediatric…
When you take your child to the doctor, you expect their pediatrician to treat their condition and help your child recover from whatever they’re experiencing quickly. When the pediatrician prescribes medications to treat your child’s symptoms, you’re trusting that the doctor knows what they’re doing. Though most physicians prescribe medications that are safe for your…
If you or your child suffered adverse effects from a medication error, you may be able to sue your physician for malpractice. This gives you a chance to recover money to aid in your recovery and to help compensate you for any pain and suffering you experienced as a result of the error. Every case…
Pediatric spinal meningitis is a treatable condition but it requires fast action and a quick diagnosis from their pediatric medical care provider. If your child’s pediatrician misdiagnoses the condition, it can lead to serious and long-term health consequences and complications. Though misdiagnosis can happen, parents and families caring for children with spinal meningitis may be…
Every parent hopes that the birth of their child will be uneventful, but if something happens, giving birth in a hospital can get you that much closer to the care your child needs. These days, it’s not uncommon for doctors to rush newborns to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The unit has the tools…
When you give birth to your child, you’re trusting the team at the hospital to care for them properly and reduce the risk of birth injuries in the first place. Unfortunately, accidents can happen, and when they do, the medical care team often relies on sending your child to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)…
If you or your child has experienced an injury during or after delivery, you may be able to file a birth injury lawsuit. This lawsuit will help you hold your medical care team accountable for their actions while also helping you get compensation for different types of damages, including ongoing medical expenses and pain and…
When you visit the doctor, either for yourself or for your child, you expect them to help you stay well. Though many doctors do exactly that, it’s important to remember that they’re human and can make mistakes. Unfortunately, mistakes can lead to severe injury, suffering and costly medical treatments that can cause financial hardship. If…
When you deliver your child in the hospital, you’re trusting the medical care team to keep your child safe and ensure that they’re as healthy as possible when they’re born. Though this is what happens in most instances, accidents can lead to birth injuries that may have lifelong consequences for your child if not treated…
