Regis M. McClelland Law Blog

Erb’s palsy results in paralysis of an arm after the main arm nerves that attach to the spine are damaged.  While this can occasionally happen to adults after a hard fall on the head or shoulder, it is most common in newborns as a result of a difficult childbirth.... Read More

A birth injury sometimes may be the result of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice actions are subject to rules limiting who can sue and how long you have to file suit. It is important to contact the Pittsburgh birth injury attorneys who specialize in this complex area of the law to determine whether you have the right to bring suit—and, if so, how much time you have time to do so.... Read More

Many birth injuries can be attributed to natural causes. The Merck Online Medical Library notes that some babies grow exceptionally large in the womb or are born prematurely for a variety of reasons. However, negligent care by medical professionals sometimes causes birth injuries.... Read More

The term cerebral palsy is a catch-all for multiple conditions that manifest themselves within the first two years of life.  These conditions are most likely to affect children who were born prematurely, had a low birth weight, or suffered from a lack of oxygen at the moment of birth.  While the first two situations may result from several factors, the latter is most often caused by medical error in the delivery room.... Read More

Birth injuries can be emotionally and financially devastating to families. The realization that an injury could have been avoided may make the situation worse. However, you can use the knowledge that a medical error caused the injury as a catalyst for improving the life of your child. While nothing can cure a permanent birth injury, a medical malpractice lawsuit can enable you to afford the best lifetime care for your child.... Read More

Athetoid cerebral palsy (ACP) is a type of cerebral palsy in which different muscle tones cause a person difficulty sitting upright or coordinating movement.... Read More

Cerebral palsy is classified as a developmental disability. It affects motor areas of the brain and can result in a wide range of physical and mental abnormalities.... Read More

Cerebral palsy is a general term that refers to a group of conditions that affect the motor center of the brain, resulting in impaired movement, cognition and other problems.... Read More

The brachial plexus is a nerve network that connects the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, wrist and hand. When these nerves are damaged, the result is a brachial plexus injury.... Read More

Review the several causes of surgical errors where twelve thousand people die every year as a result of surgeries that were later determined to be unnecessary.... Read More