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The ABC’s of ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding disease in premature babies. It is caused by abnormal development of retinal blood vessels in premature infants. Often new parents are told...

Pregnancy awareness: Birth injuries and other causes of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy The root cause of Cerebral Palsy is some form of brain injury or brain malformation that occurs while the brain is developing — before, during, or after birth. As...

Frequently asked question: My child has Cerebral Palsy. How do I know if it was due to negligence or whether I have a claim? Cerebral palsy or “CP” can have many causes, including by environmental and genetic factors. CP is the result of irregular...

Frequently asked question: Is Epilepsy a sign of brain damage due to negligence? Can I claim if I developed Epilepsy? “My little boy is 3 and ½ years old and has between 10 and 30 seizures per day. During birth they induced labour and because of a...

Pregnancy awareness: Blood type incompatibility and disability One of the first tests a pregnant woman should expect is a test to determine her blood-type. This test checks her blood group and Rhesus factor.  A mother’s Rhesus or Rh factor may play...

Who can claim when a loved one dies? The death of a spouse, parent or child due to negligence is understandably one of the most traumatic losses a person can experience.  Usually the victim’s family will seek answers and demand that justice be done...