Our intake nurse, Lesley Atton is back to rocking her classic ‘do! After almost four long years of growing her hair out, Lesley cut off 16 inches (almost ½ a pound!) of hair to donate to for Wigs 4 Kids. Not only does she look great, but her long-standing determination and compassion will provide a...
The Birth Injury Blog
Every day, our nurses and attorneys receive calls from expectant mothers with concerns about symptoms they’re experiencing during pregnancy. They’re curious if their symptoms are normal, and they wonder what their next steps should be. Patients should always visit a medical professional with concerns like these and receive appropriate care for maternal-fetal conditions and illnesses...
The birth injury attorneys at ABC Law Centers: Birth Injury Lawyers (Reiter & Walsh, PC) obtained the largest birth injury, medical malpractice settlement in Michigan in 2020, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly (1). The $11 million settlement occurred early on in litigation for a baby who allegedly suffered confidential damages during neonatal care. The keys...
El fórceps, un instrumento que se parece un poco a un par de pinzas y se usa para facilitar el parto vaginal, puede causar lesiones de nacimiento cuando se usa incorrectamente. Los médicos deben tener mucho cuidado al aplicar correctamente las pinzas y no presionar o jalar excesivamente la cabeza del bebé. A medida que...
Psychologists across the country agree that a key element of self-care during the quarantine and isolation periods associated with the COVID-19 pandemic is staying connected to one another. Most disability service centers that normally provide adult day programs, support groups, recreational activities, and events have had to shut down in order to maintain the safety...
One common labor and delivery complication is the failure of the baby’s head to “engage” in the mother’s pelvis. This means that although the baby is otherwise ready to be born, their presenting body part has not yet moved into a position that will allow for a safe and comfortable birth. In some cases, this...
Rebecca Walsh has been working on birth injury cases in Georgia for several years. During this time, she has grown acutely familiar with the legal process in Georgia and developed a deep passion for helping birth injured children in the state. Didn’t know you could hire an out-of-state attorney? Our attorneys at ABC Law Centers:...
Raising a child can have profound effects on marriages and relationships between parents. For parents of a disabled child, the effects may be heightened because the child’s care needs can introduce unique challenges into the romantic partnership. This is not to say that these relationships are doomed to fail. Many parents of children with disabilities...
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