Birth injuries are a type of complex medical malpractice claim typically alleging obstetrician or gynecologist negligence during vaginal delivery, improper induction of labour, cesarean delivery complications, or any straying away from the guidelines and standard of care set forth by the American College of Obstetricians. Here are the types of birth injury/medical malpractice claims BILA […]
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Seizures in New Born Babies: Causes, Effects, Diagnosis
Seizures in the neonatal period are not uncommon, particularly with premature infants. Neonatal period refers to the first 28 days of life for a baby. Seizures happen when there are abnormal electrical discharges in the newborn’s central nervous system. These discharges can be caused by a variety of different conditions. Some of these conditions may […]
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Oxygen Deprivation During Labour and Delivery The medical term is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This simply means brain sickness from inadequate oxygenation to the brain. The fetus receives his or her necessary oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the umbilical cord. If this mechanism of delivery of oxygen and nutrients is compromised the fetus […]
Canadian Birth Injury Lawsuits
The following summaries outline the process and procedure that surround birth injury lawsuits in Canada. Stages of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Starting the lawsuit Once the decision has been made that there is merit in pursuing a birth injury claim, the court process starts with filing the lawsuit. The court process can be complex and […]
Canada Birth Injury FAQ
The pages listed below offer answers to many common questions BILA members receive about Canadian birth injuries. How do I find out what happened to my baby? Many parents do not know exactly what caused their baby’s injuries. They may know that something went wrong, but no one has explained to them what happened. Or […]
Types of Birth Injuries
Common Injuries Occurring at Birth Many birth injuries are related to brain injury, which often stems from a disruption of the blood flow to the baby’s brain, stroke, or hemorrhage (bleeding). This event can occur before labour, during labour and delivery, or after birth. Other common injuries involve the nerves in a baby’s spinal column […]
