Yearly Archives: 2020
Common Maternal Infections That Can Harm a Baby
Identifying Maternal Infections When maternal infections are left undiagnosed or untreated, it can be detrimental to the mother’s health and harmful to the baby. During pregnancy, it’s critical to receive prenatal care for the treatment of maternal infections. Having proper prenatal care can also help identify new infections so that the mother can receive… Read More »
How a Support Group Can Help You if Your Child Suffered a Birth Injury
Support groups can help people cope physically, emotionally, and financially after experiencing a traumatic event, such as the death or serious injury of a loved one If your child suffered a permanent birth injury, it may benefit you to join a support group with other individuals who have experienced something similar. Learn about the… Read More »
When is a Birth Considered “Delayed”?
The United States has a startling maternal mortality rate. In fact, the rate of life-threatening complications for new mothers has more than doubled in two decades due to several factors. In total, approximately 50,000 women endure dangerous complications during the birthing process every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…. Read More »
Helpful Services for Babies with Birth Injuries
Children who suffered from a birth injury often require more specialized medical attention and care. Some families may feel overwhelmed by the financial costs associated with the treatment their child needs. However, there are several governmental services for children who have suffered from birth injuries. We discuss some of the services that may benefit… Read More »
What Will Life Be Like for a Child with a Birth Injury?
Life for a child who has suffered from a birth injury will be quite different than for a child who has not. The number of obstacles such a child will face in life varies greatly depending on the severity of the birth injury. Below, we discuss what a child who has suffered from a… Read More »
These Missed Milestones Are Signs of a Birth Injury
A birth injury can impede many aspects of a child’s life—physically, emotionally, and cognitively. While birth injuries have various warning signs, one of the most troublesome is a child missing certain developmental milestones. Below, our Philadelphia birth injury attorneys discuss the milestones your child should meet and what it may mean if your child… Read More »
What Is Considered Medical Malpractice?
What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is the third-largest killer in the United States, causing around 440,000 deaths each year. While we’ve all learned signs of and preventative methods for other risks that size (like heart disease and cancer), most people sadly would not be able to tell if they or a loved one… Read More »
Heidi Villari Named to PA Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Women List
Heidi Villari Named to PA Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Women List Attorney Heidi Villari has now been honored by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers® award for 4 consecutive years, after being named to the 2020 Pennsylvania list. The Super Lawyers® publication for each state includes a select list of attorneys in each practice area who… Read More »
3 Reasons Healthcare Providers Must Be Held Accountable for Negligence
Model depicted is not actual client. When we visit with a medical professional, we expect them to use their years of education, training, and experience to provide us with high-quality care. When this does not happen, we may be seriously injured as a result. Below, our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys discuss three reasons why… Read More »
A Delayed C-Section is a Form of Medical Malpractice
The labor and delivery process is a critical one. Any errors made during this time can have long-term consequences for a newborn baby. As such, medical professionals are expected to monitor an infant for signs of distress and take the appropriate actions to mitigate the situation. One such action may be to order a… Read More »