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Medical Malpractice

Physicians And Nurses Pay $4.0 Million Settlement In Lawsuit Regarding Infant With Cerebral Palsy

23rd August 2010
The fetal heart rate monitor provides doctors and nurses with useful data regarding the health of the unborn baby while the mother is in labor. The tracings from the monitor are interpreted for signs that the health of the unborn baby is in danger. Should...
Author: J. Hernandez
Medical Malpractice

Doctor And Nurse Settle Legal Action After Letting Fetal Distress Deteriorate And Unborn Child Dies

09th July 2010
Several problems can develop in the course of a pregnancy. One complication that is extremely dangerous and needs prompt action is fetal distress. Fetal distress commonly occurs after the unborn baby's oxygen supply is somehow cut off. Fetal distress is o...
Author: J. Hernandez
Medical Malpractice

Trial Of Lawsuit Over Baby's Cerebral Palsy Leads To $15.8 Million Verdict

09th July 2010
Several complications can occur in the late stages of a pregnancy that may put the health of the unborn baby at risk. An umbilical cord compression is an especially significant risk to the unborn child. This problem comes up when excessive pressure is pla...
Author: J. Hernandez
Medical Malpractice

$4.0 Million Case For Child With Cerebral Palsy As A Result Of Mistake By Medical Staff

06th July 2010
The fetal heart rate monitor provides physicians and nurses with valuable information relating to the health of the unborn baby while the mother is in labor. The information from the monitor is used to track whether the baby is well or is in a compromised...
Author: J. Hernandez
Medical Malpractice

$4,000,000 Settlement Reached Over Error By Doctors And Nurses That Led to Infant's Cerebral Palsy

10th June 2010
The fetal heart rate monitor provides doctors and nurses with valuable information regarding the health of the unborn baby while the mother is in labor. The information from the monitor is used to track whether the baby is doing well or is in fetal distre...
Author: J. Hernandez