A birth injury is one of the most horrific situations parents can experience.

There is a serious problem happening in emergency rooms across the country. Hospital emergency rooms have become an overcrowded and even chaotic environment.

In all the cases the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel& Associates sees throughout the year, we have seen an increase this year especially in cases involving Kernicterus (aka bilirubin encephalopathy).

Cerebral palsy remains a significant health problem in the United States. Despite advances in medical care, the numbers of people affected by cerebral palsy continue to increase, as more premature infants are surviving birth.

Clearly from the point of view of the injured victim, something has clearly been mishandled by the doctor, and the victim wants restitution. But the medical practitioner generally has a lot of support on his side, so there are certain questions that must be considered before moving forward with a medical malpractice lawsuit.