Category Archives: Birth Injury

News about birth injuries, compensation and verdicts from our Florida birth injury attorneys.

What Causes Spinal Cord Birth Injuries?

Difficult deliveries that are not handled properly can result in spinal cord birth injuries if the healthcare professional makes a mistake. A newborn can be stuck in the birth canal, which could lead to spinal damage in the attempt to pull the baby out of the birth canal. In some instances, the spinal cord can … Read more…

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Farrell & Patel: Helping Florida Families in Troubled Times

The law firm Farrell & Patel has helped thousands of clients in their effort to recover from the BP oil spill. In addition to assisting BP oil spill victims, the firm is dedicated to taking on healthcare facilities that have injured newborns and pharmaceutical companies that have produced defective medication. The founders of our firm … Read more…

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Can Toxic Air Cause Birth Defects?

A recent study by Environmental Health shows that toxic air caused by quinolone and trichloroethylene, two hazardous air pollutants, can increase the risk spina bifida, a well-known birth defect. Spina bifida, sometimes called split spine, is a condition in which the spinal cord fails to develop properly, often including the exposure of part of the … Read more…

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