Trial Versus Settlement in Birth Injury Cases
What is the Difference Between Going to Trial Versus Settlement in a Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Case Medical malpractice lawsuits are typically resolved by settlement between the parties if the cases survive dismissal in court. Cases that are not filed within the statute of limitations period may be dismissed by the court. … [Read more...] about Trial Versus Settlement in Birth Injury Cases
Statute of Limitations for Birth Injury Cases
All states have laws that provide time limitations on how long an injured person has to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Some states have a very short limitations period of one year, while other states have up to four or more years from the date of injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Additionally, some states have … [Read more...] about Statute of Limitations for Birth Injury Cases
What are the Most Common Causes of Birth Injuries?
A birth injury refers to any damage that was sustained to an infant during the process of childbirth. At times, these injuries could have been prevented, due to the fact that many occur at the hands of a negligent healthcare professional. What is a Birth Injury? A birth injury is a type of injury that is sustained by an infant, … [Read more...] about What are the Most Common Causes of Birth Injuries?
