A newborn with hyper-bilirubinemia, a common ailment, went undiagnosed for the first 72 hours of life. The hospital's neonatal unit failed to test for, and treat, the condition. As a result, the child suffered irreversible brain damage.
The Plaintiff received a structured settlement worth more than $35 million.
A woman gave birth to a brain damaged baby as a result of her obstetrician's failure to properly monitor her labor and accurately analyze and act upon warning signs indicated by the fetal heart tone monitor.
The Plaintiff received a structured settlement worth more than $32.7 million.
A baby was admitted to the hospital for flu-like symptoms. An overdose of Theophylline was administered and the nurses failed to recognize the signs of overdose. As a result, the infant suffered irreversible brain damage, became wheelchair bound and is unable to communicate.
The Plaintiff received a settlement worth more than $12 million in present value.
Jeffrey M. Goldberg of Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law offices in Chicago was elected President of the TLPJ Foundation on July 5, 2004.
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At Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices, we are dedicated to helping children, and their families, who have been victims of medical negligence that results in injury or death. We understand how difficult having an injured child can be, both emotionally and financially. Our firm works with the families of children with cerebral palsy and other birth injuries, as well as those families who have wrongfully lost a child due to medical negligence. Now, more than ever, you need a team of caring, experienced attorneys on your side. Please read on to learn how we can help you and your family.
Cerebral Palsy in Chicago, Illinois
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a muscle control disorder that occurs when part of the brain is damaged. This damage can occur before, during or shortly following birth and often involves an insufficient amount of oxygen reaching the newborn or fetal brain. Patients with cerebral palsy have difficulty controlling their movements and may have visual, auditory, and speech impairments, as well as learning disabilities. Motor skills are limited and, in some cases, seizures can occur. In some cases, a doctor may not recognize problems that can occur during labor or may fail to quickly and appropriately respond once a problem is identified. If the doctor's negligent actions lead to a brain injury that causes cerebral palsy, he or she may be guilty of medical malpractice. Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition requiring long-term medical care. Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices can assist victims of cerebral palsy and their families to receive much needed compensation. To learn more, please contact Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices.
Birth Trauma and Injury in Chicago, Illinois
Birth trauma, or “birth injury,” refers to a collection of injuries that can occur just before, during, or immediately following birth. Birth trauma injuries can include cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brachial plexus palsy (shoulder dystocia) and brain damage. Special techniques or a cesarean may be necessary to avoid these problems. When a physician fails to act appropriately during a delivery, he or she may be guilty of medical negligence. Because the results of birth trauma injuries are devastating to families, both emotionally and financially, the law seeks to protect victims. Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices can help victims of birth injury and their families receive much needed compensation. To learn more, please contact Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices.
Child Death in Chicago, Illinois
No parent should have to experience the death of a child. There is no experience more devastating, no pain more complete. If you have lost a child due to the wrongful actions of another person or group, your grief probably runs especially deep. At Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices, we understand and want to help. Whether you are in need of financial compensation to pay for medical bills and other expenses, or whether you are looking for a means to seek justice for what occurred, we can help you with your case. At this most difficult time, you need people on your side who will stand up for the rights of you and your child and who will support you as you begin to heal. To learn more, please contact Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices.