Category: Birth Injury Blog
The Importance of Early Evaluation for Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) can have devastating effects on a child’s growth and development. The condition is often the result of birth injuries or other forms of medical malpractice. Unfortunately, many children with cerebral palsy are not diagnosed until they are 12 to 24 months old, well past the point where…
What Are the 5 Types of Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects many children and families in Illinois. Unfortunately, many parents have trouble recognizing the signs and types of cerebral palsy, which can keep their children from starting treatment when it is most effective. If you suspect your child has cerebral palsy from a birth…
House Bill addressing maternal healthcare deserts passes Illinois Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 10, 2025) – After receiving a unanimous House vote in April, the Illinois Senate passed House Bill 2688 in a 51-7 vote, expanding the capabilities of certified nurse midwives to address the issue of maternity healthcare deserts. WAND-TV reports if passed by Governor JB Pritzker, House Bill 2688…
Statute of Limitations for Birth Injury Cases in Illinois
A statute of limitations is a law that sets the deadline for filing a civil lawsuit (such as against a healthcare provider in a birth injury claim) or a criminal charge against someone. Understanding the deadline for filing an Illinois birth injury claim is crucial, as missing this deadline could…
What to Do if Your Child Has a Birth Injury
Birth injuries are alarmingly common in Chicago and throughout Illinois. If you suspect your infant or child suffered a birth injury, here’s how to protect your child’s health and your legal rights. Look for Common Signs of Birth Injury in a Newborn Understanding the common signs of birth injuries can…
Medical Experts in Birth Injury Lawsuits
The birth of your child should be an exciting event, but it can quickly turn into a tragedy if your newborn suffers an injury during or shortly after birth. While it’s hopeful that your child will eventually recover from their birth injury, many birth injuries lead to long-term or even…
Injuries and Side Effects of Vacuum Delivery
Childbirth can be a beautiful and rewarding experience. However, even in the best of situations, it can also be traumatic for both mother and baby. That can be especially true in cases where medical professionals need to utilize special tools, like vacuum extraction tools, to help deliver a newborn. Unfortunately,…
