Pitocin Injuries: When Labor Induction Goes Wrong Pitocin (synthetic oxytocin) is one of the most commonly used medications in labor and delivery. It is administered intravenously to induce or augment labor by stimulating uterine contractions. When used appropriately and monitored carefully, Pitocin can be a valuable tool. But when it …

How a Birth Injury Lawsuit Works in Illinois When a child suffers a preventable birth injury, the family faces both an emotional crisis and a practical one: how to pay for the medical care, therapy, and support the child will need—sometimes for life. A birth injury lawsuit is the legal …

What Is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)? Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy—commonly referred to as HIE—is a type of brain damage that occurs when a newborn’s brain is deprived of adequate oxygen and blood flow around the time of birth. HIE is one of the leading causes of cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and neonatal death. …

Recognizing the Signs of Fetal Distress During Labor During labor and delivery, the medical team’s most important responsibility is monitoring the health and safety of both mother and baby. Fetal distress—a term used to describe signs that a baby is not tolerating labor well—requires prompt recognition and response. When healthcare …

Home › Blog › Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits: What Families Should Know (Illinois) Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits: What Families Should Know (Illinois) Hearing “cerebral palsy” can change how you think about everything: therapy, school, day-to-day routines, and your child’s future. It is also normal to wonder why it happened and whether it …