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How Do You Avoid Teen Driver Crashes?

October 3, 2024
2024AnswersChildrenMotor VehicleCar Accident
Teen drivers are almost three times more likely to get in a crash than other drivers, making them a higher risk on the road. They’re also more likely to die in a car...

School District Liability in Bus Accidents

October 2, 2024
2024AnswersChildrenMotor VehicleBus AccidentLiability
School districts have a responsibility to provide safe transportation and to ensure that district vehicles carrying students are in good working condition. The law recognizes that schools have a duty...

Are Bone Fractures Common Birth Injuries?

October 1, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjuryBroken Bone
Bone injuries during birth happen due to the stresses of childbirth and often result in injuries to the clavicle, humerus, skull, or other bones. While many heal without lasting effects,...

Is Cephalohematoma a Common Birth Injury?

September 30, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjuryMedical
Child delivery can be a complex and challenging process, sometimes resulting in a birth injury like cephalohematoma. This type of birth injury occurs when blood pools between the newborn's skull...

Are Spinal Cord Injuries Common Birth Injuries?

September 29, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjurySpinal Injury
The spinal cord is a vital bundle of nerves in the spine that transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, controlling movement and sensation. This is the most...

Is Subconjunctival Hemorrhage A Common Birth Injury?

September 28, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjuryMedical
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a very common birth injury that appears as bright red patches on the newborn’s eye. It usually occurs naturally due to childbirth pressure and resolves on its...

Common Birth Injuries – Caput Succedaneum

September 27, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjuryMedical
Caput succedaneum is an edema or swelling of a baby's head and is especially common after a hard delivery. The scalp swells because of the pressure from the uterus or...

Common Birth Injuries – Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

September 26, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjuryMedical
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. It is often the result of medical malpractice that occurs during a pregnancy, labor,...

Common Birth Injuries – Cerebral Palsy

September 25, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjuryMedical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy is a damaging and difficult condition many children face after medical malpractice. It limits the brain's ability to work properly or a child's ability to control their own...

Common Birth Injuries – Brachial Plexus

September 24, 2024
2024AnswersInjuriesMedicalBirth InjuryMedical
Brachial plexus injuries can be highly traumatic and leave a lasting mark on a child's life. Often caused by medical negligence, injuries to a child's shoulder nerves can lead to...

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