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kb-slide-16902_d13da2-62\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image16902_55047f-db:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;}.kb-image16902_55047f-db .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image16902_55047f-db\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/board-certified-personal-injury-trial-attorneys.webp\" alt=\"Texas Legal Specialization Board logo for a board-certified personal injury attorney\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-27935\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/aside><!-- [\/element-16902] -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Forceps and Vacuum Extractors in Texas Deliveries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forceps and vacuum extractors are operative obstetrical tools used to assist vaginal delivery during the second stage of labor, typically when the mother is exhausted or the baby shows signs of fetal distress. Both instruments fall under the category of <strong>operative vaginal delivery<\/strong> (OVD), a term that refers to any birth requiring a physician to use tools to help move the baby through the birth canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forceps are two curved metal blades, similar in shape to large tongs, that a physician places on either side of the baby&#8217;s head. The doctor uses them to guide the baby&#8217;s head downward and outward during contractions. Proper placement requires training and precision because the blades must be positioned symmetrically around the baby&#8217;s skull to avoid causing compression injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacuum extraction, also known as ventouse delivery, works differently. The physician attaches a soft or rigid suction cup to the top of the baby&#8217;s scalp. During contractions, the doctor applies traction through the cup to help ease the baby out. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vumc.org\/global-surgical-atlas\/sites\/default\/files\/public_files\/PDF\/Operative%20Vaginal%20Delivery.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Vanderbilt University Medical Center<\/a>, both instruments have specific clinical indications and require careful patient selection to reduce the risk of injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Forceps<\/th><th>Vacuum Extractor<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mechanism<\/strong><\/td><td>Metal blades grip sides of the baby&#8217;s head<\/td><td>Suction cup attaches to the baby&#8217;s scalp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Typical Use<\/strong><\/td><td>Guided rotation and downward traction<\/td><td>Traction applied during contractions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Key Risks to Infant<\/strong><\/td><td>Skull fractures, facial nerve injury, bruising<\/td><td>Cephalohematoma, subgaleal hemorrhage, scalp lacerations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Key Risks to Mother<\/strong><\/td><td>Higher risk of vaginal and rectal tears, pelvic floor damage<\/td><td>Generally lower maternal tissue injury<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operator Skill Level<\/strong><\/td><td>Requires significant hands-on training<\/td><td>Somewhat easier to apply but carries its own risks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical professionals may consider assisted delivery when labor has stalled, the mother cannot push effectively, or when fetal heart rate tracings suggest the baby needs to be delivered quickly. These are legitimate clinical reasons. The concern arises when instruments are used improperly or when the physician continues using them beyond what is medically safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to Instrumental Delivery Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When an attempted forceps or vacuum delivery is not progressing, the standard of care typically requires the physician to move to a <strong>cesarean section<\/strong> (C-section). This surgical procedure involves delivering the baby through incisions in the mother&#8217;s abdomen and uterus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing to pull or reapply instruments in the face of clear resistance or signs of fetal compromise can put both the baby and the mother at serious risk. The decision to abandon an instrumental delivery and proceed with a C-section is time-sensitive. Delays in making that transition are a frequent focus in birth injury investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image21589_57009e-af:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image21589_57009e-af .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-image21589_57009e-af img.kb-img, .kb-image21589_57009e-af .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image21589_57009e-af img.kb-img, .kb-image21589_57009e-af .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid 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We prepare every case for trial from day one. This level of preparation puts us in the strongest position to pursue maximum compensation for our clients, whether we&#8217;re negotiating a settlement or presenting your case to a jury.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-advanced-slider-17000_c7e88d-df{--kb-adv-slider-gap:30px;}.kb-advanced-slider-17000_c7e88d-df .splide__arrow{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-advanced-slider-17000_c7e88d-df .kb-blocks-advanced-carousel .kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init:not(.is-initialized) .wp-block-kadence-slide{width:calc( 100%\/ 3 - ( ( var(--kb-adv-slider-gap) * 2 ) \/ 3 ) );}.kb-advanced-slider-17000_c7e88d-df .splide__arrow{margin-right:-100px;margin-left:-100px;}.kb-advanced-slider-17000_c7e88d-df .kb-slider-size-fixed .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{min-height:250px;}.kb-advanced-slider-17000_c7e88d-df .kb-advanced-slide-inner{align-self:stretch;}\n\t\t\t\t.kb-advanced-slider-17000_c7e88d-df .kb-advanced-slide-inner > 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data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"false\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"false\"  data-dragging=\"true\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"30\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10\" data-slider-gap-unit=\"px\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\">\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_ed123d-28\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\">$19,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\">Failure to Diagnose<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\">Undiagnosed cardiac condition caused teen&#8217;s brain injury after cardiac arrest. Settlement secured lifetime care for the family.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_44d5b1-78\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_51e970-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\">$17,385,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\">Product Liability<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\">Contaminated over-the-counter medication injured and killed children. Mr. Hastings secured settlements and helped convict the company&#8217;s CEO.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_7e3c49-b5\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\">$10,000,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\">Negligent Prescribing<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\">Veteran fatally overdosed on pills from an illegal pain clinic. Jury awarded $10 million including punitive damages.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_3a27a8-1e\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\">$8,000,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\">Surgical Error<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\">Patient suffered serious injury in the ICU after routine surgery. Settlement provided for his long-term 24-hour care needs.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_43cc66-65\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\">$6,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\">Nurses failed to properly assess fetal monitoring during delivery, causing cerebral palsy. The case was settled for far more than originally offered.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_e76d23-41\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\">$5,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\">Delayed C-section caused oxygen deprivation and brain injury to newborn. Settlement provided for the child&#8217;s lifelong care needs.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_3274fe-10\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\">$4,450,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\">Failure to Diagnose<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\">Hospital failed to diagnose a brain infection for over 24 hours. The delay caused a serious and permanent brain injury.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_1a203f-c5\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\">$3,650,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\">Hospital Malpractice<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\">Physicians chose antibiotics over recommended surgery for a brain infection. The patient suffered a life-altering stroke as a result.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_c80267-2e\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\">$3,500,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\">Physician Negligence<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\">Doctors missed a blood clot for weeks, causing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Jury awarded $3.5 million after a three-week trial.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_844463-28\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\">$3,250,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30, 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Case settled above all prior offers on the morning of trial.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns17000_7f6df4-b5, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns17000_7f6df4-b5{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns17000_7f6df4-b5{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns17000_7f6df4-b5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns17000_7f6df4-b5\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button{background:#8b0000;font-size:1.4em;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:1px;font-weight:700;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:12px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button:focus{background:#a52110;border-top-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);margin-top:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn17000_70ee9d-5b kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"tel:+18772694620\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Call Now 877-269-4620 <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/aside><!-- [\/element-17000] -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Injuries Caused by Negligent Forceps and Vacuum Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Improper use of extraction tools can cause severe infant trauma, including skull fractures, cephalohematoma, brachial plexus injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and permanent brain damage that may lead to cerebral palsy. These are not abstract risks but real dangers. They are documented outcomes that occur when instruments are misapplied, used with excessive force, or used for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research published in <a href=\"https:\/\/obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/jog.15801\" target=\"_blank\">Wiley Online Library<\/a> has documented the range of severe neonatal birth injuries associated with operative vaginal deliveries. The following list details the specific types of physical harm that can occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Injuries to the Infant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brachial plexus injuries (including Erb&#8217;s Palsy):<\/strong> Damage to the network of nerves controlling the shoulder, arm, and hand. This can result in partial or total paralysis of the affected limb and may require surgery or long-term rehabilitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skull fractures:<\/strong> Excessive compression from forceps can fracture the infant&#8217;s skull, which is still soft and developing at birth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intracranial hemorrhage:<\/strong> Bleeding inside the skull, which can cause lasting brain damage depending on the severity and location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subgaleal hemorrhage:<\/strong> <strong>Subgaleal hemorrhage<\/strong>, a dangerous condition where blood collects between the skull&#8217;s periosteum and the scalp&#8217;s connective tissue, can become life-threatening because the space can hold a significant volume of blood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facial nerve palsy:<\/strong> Pressure from forceps on the facial nerve can cause temporary or permanent weakness on one side of the baby&#8217;s face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cerebral palsy:<\/strong> When oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) or direct trauma during delivery damages the developing brain, the result can be cerebral palsy, a group of disorders affecting movement, muscle tone, and coordination for life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injuries:<\/strong> Excessive traction or rotational force during extraction can injure the spinal cord, potentially causing permanent motor deficits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Injuries to the Mother:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Third- or fourth-degree perineal tears:<\/strong> <strong>Third- or fourth-degree perineal tears<\/strong>, severe lacerations that extend through the anal sphincter and into the rectal lining, can cause chronic pain, incontinence, and may require surgical repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaginal and cervical lacerations:<\/strong> Tearing of the vaginal walls or cervix caused by the instrument or by the force of the extraction itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uterine rupture:<\/strong> A rare but catastrophic event where the wall of the uterus tears, which can be life-threatening for both the mother and infant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pelvic organ prolapse:<\/strong> Damage to the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments during a difficult extraction can lead to the bladder, uterus, or rectum dropping from their normal positions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The immediate physical trauma from a forceps or vacuum injury can be devastating. But the long-term consequences are often what define the family&#8217;s future. A child who suffers brain damage at birth may require decades of medical treatment, therapy, adaptive equipment, and specialized education. 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Not every difficult delivery with a poor outcome is malpractice. When the physician&#8217;s actions fall below what a reasonably skilled obstetrician would have done under the same circumstances, that indicates medical negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team, which includes former defense attorneys and in-house nurse consultants, examines every detail of the delivery to identify where the <strong>standard of care<\/strong> may have been violated. This insider perspective helps us anticipate defense tactics and identify charting inconsistencies. We meticulously analyze the medical records to determine if the physician adhered to safety protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our process helps identify subtle signs of distress that are often overlooked during the chaos of a difficult labor. We look for the following red flags during our investigation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Red Flags of Negligence in Assisted Deliveries:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The vacuum cup detached from the baby&#8217;s scalp multiple times. This is known as a vacuum &#8220;pop-off,&#8221; which is the cup losing its seal and coming free during traction. Multiple pop-offs, particularly three or more, often signal that the extraction is not going to succeed and should be abandoned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forceps were applied asymmetrically or to the wrong part of the skull, such as across the face rather than the parietal bones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The physician continued pulling despite a nonreassuring fetal heart rate (NRFHR). This is a pattern on the monitor that suggests the baby is not tolerating the stress of labor or extraction. Ignoring these distress signals is a critical failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No backup plan for a C-section was in place before the extraction was attempted, delaying necessary intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The operative delivery was performed by an inexperienced resident without adequate attending supervision, which can lead to technical errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The physician used both forceps and vacuum sequentially, which significantly increases the risk of injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There was no documented informed consent discussion about the risks of the procedure. Informed consent means your doctor explained the risks and you agreed to the treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A medical malpractice lawyer in Austin will evaluate the delivery records, fetal monitoring strips, and nursing notes to build a timeline. The key question is always whether the physician should have recognized the signs of trouble and changed course sooner. In many cases we investigate, the decision to persist with an instrument-assisted delivery, rather than proceeding to a safer cesarean delivery, is the central failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinction between a complication and negligence often comes down to timing, technique, and judgment. Our job is to determine which one applies based on the medical evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will investigate whether the medical team failed to react to the changing conditions of the labor, resulting in preventable harm. Our nurse consultants review thousands of pages of medical records to find the specific moments where the care team failed your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This detailed analysis allows us to build a case on your behalf. We focus on uncovering the facts to provide your family with the clarity you need during this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proving Fault and Liability in Austin Birth Injury Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proving fault in birth injury cases requires establishing four elements: a doctor-patient relationship existed, the physician breached the standard of care, the breach caused the injury, and specific damages resulted from that injury. Each element must be supported by credible evidence, and in birth injury cases, that evidence is heavily medical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how we approach each step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Establish the Doctor-Patient Relationship<\/strong> This is usually the most straightforward element. If a physician delivered the baby or managed the labor, a legal duty of care existed. Hospital records and admission documentation confirm this relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Identify the Breach of the Standard of Care<\/strong> This is the core of any medical malpractice case. We work with qualified obstetric experts to review the delivery records and determine whether the treating physician&#8217;s actions met the level of care a reasonably competent obstetrician would have provided under the same circumstances. The electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) strip, the continuous recording of the baby&#8217;s heart rate and the mother&#8217;s contractions throughout labor, is one of the most important pieces of evidence. EFM is designed to detect signs of fetal distress in real time, meaning the care team should be interpreting and responding to those tracings throughout labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Prove Causation<\/strong> Proving that the <strong>breach of duty<\/strong> actually caused the injury is often the most contested element. Defense experts may argue that the injury was caused by genetic conditions, maternal anatomy, or the natural forces of labor rather than anything the physician did. We counter this by analyzing umbilical cord blood gas results. These are measurements of the arterial pH and base deficit in the baby&#8217;s cord blood that indicate whether the baby was deprived of oxygen around the time of delivery. We also rely on the testimony of highly qualified medical professionals who can authoritatively refute these defenses and explain to a judge or jury exactly how the physician&#8217;s negligence directly led to the child&#8217;s injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Document the Damages<\/strong> The final element requires proving that the child and family suffered specific, measurable harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hospital liability can also be part of the case. If the facility allowed an underqualified provider to perform a high-risk extraction or failed to maintain adequate staffing, the institution itself may bear responsibility through what is known as corporate negligence. An Austin forcep and vacuum birth injury lawyer will evaluate whether the hospital&#8217;s systemic failures contributed to the outcome. 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alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-17245_14dfb1-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-17245_14dfb1-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);font-size:30px;margin-top:-50px;background:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-width:0px;border-radius:0%;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-17245_14dfb1-d1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_quoteSerifLeft\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.65 0-3 1.35-3 3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1zm5 0c-1.65 0-3 1.35-3 3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"strong-view strong-view-id-4 minimalist wpmtst-minimalist slider-container carousel slider-mode-horizontal slider-stretch controls-type-sides-outside controls-style-buttons has-review-markup\" data-count=\"10\" data-slider-var=\"strong_slider_id_4\" data-state=\"idle\"><div class=\"strong-content wpmslider-content\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3187\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">A Much Needed Voice<\/h3><p>Tommy Hastings and his staff provided a much needed voice for us during our crisis. His attention to detail went beyond the scope of simply practicing law. He is honest, informative, pragmatic and communicated well with us from start to finish. In a sea full of competing attorneys, Tommy has cast a reputation for himself as the very best. I highly recommend his services.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Kellie Rhodes<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3186\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Takes the Hard Cases<\/h3><p>Tommy is a great guy, genuinely concerned about his clients. This is evident in not only how he runs his firm but the fact that he&#8217;ll take on the hard cases that other attorneys turn away. If you\u2019re looking for someone that will fight for you against the odds, he\u2019s your man.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Robert T.<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3192\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Straight &#038; Honest Answers<\/h3><p>Tommy Hastings went above and beyond during my crisis. He genuinely cares about his clients and delivered a straight-forward, honest method to resolve my issue as quick as possible. If you want the best of the best then look no further. You\u2019ve found him.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Kendall W.<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3196\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">10 Stars!!!<\/h3><p>I can\u2019t say enough great things about this law firm. The staff was friendly and courteous every step of the way. They kept me informed and explained all of my options. Tommy was amazing to work with and I couldn\u2019t be more satisfied with my outcome. If I could give him 10 stars, I would. If you don\u2019t go with Hastings, you are doing yourself a disservice. Highly recommend.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Misty Peterson<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3124\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Made Us Whole Again<\/h3><p>We\u2019re blessed to have found the Hastings law firm. Tommy and his firm were outstanding! All the staff were very responsive, professional, and helpful with any questions we had about our case. Their entire staff went above and beyond to keep us updated and most of all, calm. My family feels as though we have been made (mostly) whole again. Thank you both for your hard work.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Amy Word<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3150\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Kind and Respectful<\/h3><p>I called after hours and around noon the next day I got a call back and was able to describe my situation. Unfortunately it did not meet the requirements for a lawsuit but the woman on the other end was extremely helpful, kind, and respectful. They didn\u2019t just blow off my situation but instead helped me understand what I could possibly do to build a better case.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Annemarie Duke<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3195\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Treated as a Friend<\/h3><p>I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued, my nerves were calmed and the process was always explained. Tommy Hastings and his staff go above and beyond! I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better law firm or attorney!<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Joy Love<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3153\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Their Case Focus Matters<\/h3><p>My brother had an unnecessary surgery which left him with severe neurological issues. We called several attorneys but chose Hastings because of their focus on cases like this. While the case is still pending, we\u2019ve already received a settlement offer that was very close to what we were looking for. Many thanks go out to Tommy and his great team!<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Devin Schumacher <\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3174\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Made It Personal<\/h3><p>We couldn\u2019t have made a better choice by hiring the Hastings Law Firm to represent us. The staff was always professional but they showed real concern for our case and made it personal. If you need a great law firm, I would happily recommend them.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Ernie Wolford<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3151\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Happy With My Settlement<\/h3><p>I would highly recommend Tommy and his law firm. He represented us in a case where a simple surgery left my mother permanently disabled. His staff was very professional and diligent and kept me well informed throughout the case. In the end we are happy with the settlement she received and feel lucky to have had Tommy as our attorney.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Earica Robert<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/#hastingsOrg\",\n    \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Hastings Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyers\",\n    \"description\": \"A Top-Rated Medical Injury Law Firm in The United States, Handling Medical Malpractice, Dangerous Drugs, and Medical Product Liability Litigation.\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"reviewCount\": \"64\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"5\"\n    },\n    \"review\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Review\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Person\",\n                \"name\": \"Kellie Rhodes\"\n            },\n            \"datePublished\": \"2019-09-08\",\n            \"name\": \"A Much Needed Voice\",\n            \"reviewBody\": \"Tommy Hastings and his staff provided a much needed voice for us during our crisis. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/clients-testimonials\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">VIEW ALL TESTIMONIALS<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/aside><!-- [\/element-17245] -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculating Damages for Traumatic Birth Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compensation in birth injury cases covers economic damages like lifetime medical care and lost earning capacity, as well as non-economic damages for physical pain, mental anguish, and disfigurement. Because many of these injuries affect a child for their entire life, the financial projections in these cases can be substantial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economic Damages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Economic damages are the measurable financial losses caused by the injury. In a birth injury case, these often include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Past and future medical expenses (surgeries, hospital stays, medications, therapy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehabilitation and physical, occupational, or speech therapy costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, communication devices, and home modifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lost earning capacity if the child&#8217;s disabilities prevent them from working as an adult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special education costs and in-home care needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To project these expenses accurately, our team works with <strong>life care planners<\/strong> and economists who develop detailed forecasts covering 50 or more years of anticipated needs. These life care plans become critical evidence in establishing the true cost of the injury. Thorough documentation of lifetime care costs is therefore essential in birth injury compensation cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-Economic Damages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-economic damages compensate for losses that do not have a specific dollar amount attached to them, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CP\/htm\/CP.74.htm#74.301\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code \u00a7 74.301<\/a>, non-economic damages in medical liability cases are capped. Currently, the cap is $250,000 per claimant against all physicians or individual healthcare providers and up to $500,000 total against hospital or institutional defendants. These caps do not apply to economic damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of Damage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Medical expenses (past and future)<\/td><td>Economic<\/td><td>Surgeries, therapy, medications, hospitalizations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lost earning capacity<\/td><td>Economic<\/td><td>Projected lifetime income the child cannot earn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adaptive equipment and home modifications<\/td><td>Economic<\/td><td>Wheelchairs, ramps, specialized vehicles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-home care and attendant services<\/td><td>Economic<\/td><td>Full-time or part-time caregivers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pain and suffering<\/td><td>Non-Economic<\/td><td>Physical pain from the injury and ongoing treatment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mental anguish<\/td><td>Non-Economic<\/td><td>Emotional distress experienced by the child and parents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical impairment and disfigurement<\/td><td>Non-Economic<\/td><td>Loss of bodily function, visible scarring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punitive damages (rare)<\/td><td>Punitive<\/td><td>Awarded only in cases involving gross negligence or willful misconduct<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Punitive damages are uncommon in medical malpractice cases but may apply if evidence shows the provider&#8217;s conduct went beyond ordinary negligence into willful or grossly negligent behavior. An Austin forcep and vacuum birth injury lawyer can evaluate which categories of damages apply to your family&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating Federal Tort Claims for Military Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Families injured at military hospitals like Brooke Army Medical Center must file claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which involves strict federal administrative rules different from state court. Austin&#8217;s proximity to military installations means many military families deliver at government-run facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before a military birth injury lawsuit can be filed in federal court, the family must first exhaust the administrative claims process. This means filing a <strong>Standard Form 95<\/strong> (SF-95) with the appropriate federal agency, typically the Department of Defense. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title28-section2675&#038;num=0&#038;edition=prelim\" target=\"_blank\">28 U.S.C. \u00a7 2675<\/a>, this administrative filing is mandatory. No lawsuit can proceed in federal court until the agency has either denied the claim or failed to respond within six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several important differences between FTCA cases and standard Texas malpractice cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no jury trial in an FTCA case. A federal judge decides both liability and damages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of the injury, and there is less flexibility for extensions than in some state court scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damage caps may differ from Texas state law, depending on which state&#8217;s substantive law applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/ogc\/ftca.asp\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a> provides an overview of how FTCA claims are processed at the agency level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hastings Law Firm has the national reach and federal litigation experience to handle these cases. Our firm works with families across the country to manage complex procedural requirements that make federal claims different from state filings. If your child was injured during delivery at a military hospital, a military <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/texas-birth-injury-attorney\/\">birth injury lawyer<\/a> at our firm can walk you through the process and help protect your family&#8217;s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Statute of Limitations for Birth Trauma Claims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Texas, birth injury lawsuits must generally be filed within two years of the injury, though exceptions exist for minors that may extend this deadline until the child reaches age 14. Understanding these deadlines is essential because missing them can permanently bar your family&#8217;s ability to seek compensation. These time limits are governed by the <strong>Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The General Rule: Two Years for Parents&#8217; Claims<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the parents&#8217; own claims, including the medical bills they have paid and will continue to pay, the statute of limitations is two years from the date the injury occurred or was discovered. This is the same deadline that applies to most medical malpractice cases in Texas. The strict <strong>filing deadline<\/strong> starts the clock ticking the moment the injury occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Minor&#8217;s Rule: Extended Deadline for the Child<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas law provides a tolling provision for minors. The child&#8217;s own claims, which include their pain and suffering, future lost earnings, and future medical care, can generally be filed until the child turns 14. While this seems like a generous window, waiting to file carries real risks. Memories fade, medical records can become harder to obtain, and key witnesses may become unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Statute of Repose: The Absolute Cutoff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas also has a 10-year statute of repose for medical malpractice claims. This means that regardless of when the injury was discovered, no claim can be filed more than 10 years after the act of negligence occurred. There are very limited exceptions to this rule. In some rare instances, the <strong>discovery rule<\/strong> may extend the timeline if the injury could not have been discovered immediately, but relying on this exception is dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--theme-palette-6);border-left-width:4px;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<p><strong>Do not wait to explore your options.<\/strong> Even though Texas law may give minor children additional time to file, the strength of your case depends on evidence that can deteriorate over time. If you believe your child was injured during a forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery, contact a Texas statute of limitations birth injury lawyer as soon as possible. Because the law is complex, consulting an attorney immediately is the best way to ensure you do not miss your chance to seek justice.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image21589_1bced5-93:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image21589_1bced5-93 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-image21589_1bced5-93 img.kb-img, .kb-image21589_1bced5-93 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image21589_1bced5-93 img.kb-img, .kb-image21589_1bced5-93 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image21589_1bced5-93 img.kb-img, .kb-image21589_1bced5-93 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image21589_1bced5-93\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1370\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/texas_statute_limitations_birth_trauma_claims_austin.webp\" alt=\"Warning checklist summarizing Texas birth injury filing deadline rules and urgent next steps for an Austin Forcep and Vacuum Birth Injury Lawyer consultation.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-21602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/texas_statute_limitations_birth_trauma_claims_austin.webp 1370w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/texas_statute_limitations_birth_trauma_claims_austin-500x279.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/texas_statute_limitations_birth_trauma_claims_austin-800x447.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/texas_statute_limitations_birth_trauma_claims_austin-600x335.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Emotional Impact of Pursuing a Lawsuit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pursuing a lawsuit can be emotionally taxing, and finding the right birth trauma support is crucial. However, taking action often provides families with closure, answers about what actually happened, and the financial means to provide the best quality of life for their child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents we speak with describe feeling conflicted about questioning the medical professionals who delivered their baby. This hesitation is natural. We are conditioned to trust doctors, and the idea of challenging that authority can bring guilt, anxiety, and self-doubt. At Hastings Law Firm, we want you to know that questioning what happened is not disrespectful. It is a pursuit of justice for your child and sometimes the only way to get the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many families, compensation is necessary to address the <strong>emotional trauma<\/strong> and physical challenges the injury has caused. Parents often tell us they want to understand what went wrong so they can make sense of their child&#8217;s injury. They also want to know that what happened to their family will not happen to someone else&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tommy Hastings, a board-certified trial lawyer, founded Hastings Law Firm on the belief that holding negligent providers accountable is the most effective way to improve patient safety. Every case we take is an opportunity to enforce that standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also understand that litigation takes time and emotional energy. Our team prioritizes clear communication and a supportive environment where you and your family are treated as partners. Our in-house nurse consultants and patient advocates help bridge the gap between the legal process and your day-to-day reality. We understand that the legal process can feel like an additional burden, but we are here to shoulder that weight for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not have to carry this alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_e92c7c-fc\" data-alt-title=\"Contact Hastings Law Firm\">Contact the Austin Birth Injury Attorneys at Hastings Law Firm Today for Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No amount of money can undo what happened during your child&#8217;s delivery. But compensation is the only tool the legal system offers to secure the medical care, therapy, and support your child needs going forward. It is also the mechanism through which accountability happens, creating a record that can help prevent the same mistakes from affecting another family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hastings Law Firm represents families exclusively in medical malpractice cases. Our team of attorneys, former defense counsel, and in-house medical professionals is prepared to review your child&#8217;s birth records, consult with qualified experts, and give you honest answers about what we find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We work on a <strong>contingency fee basis<\/strong>, which means you pay no attorney fees or costs unless we recover compensation for your family. If you believe your child was harmed during a forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery in Austin or anywhere in Texas, contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation. 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kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the specific medical standard of care for using forceps or vacuum extractors?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_28f3e9-28\">The standard of care requires that the cervix be fully dilated, the membrane ruptured, the head engaged in the pelvis, and the position of the head known. The physician must also have a backup plan, such as a C-section, ready if the extraction fails. When these prerequisites are not met, the decision to proceed with an operative delivery may constitute <strong>medical malpractice<\/strong> or negligence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane21589_4d6d80-66\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How are non-economic damages calculated in a Texas birth injury case?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_92b41d-af\">Non-economic damages like <strong>pain and suffering<\/strong> or physical impairment are subjective and determined by a jury based on evidence of the child&#8217;s quality of life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/locations\/\">Texas law<\/a> currently caps these damages in medical liability cases, typically at $250,000 per claimant against all physicians or individual healthcare providers and up to $500,000 against hospitals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane21589_b9b8e1-a2\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the typical timeline for a lawsuit involving forceps or vacuum extraction injuries?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_f5a589-65\">A birth injury lawsuit in Austin can take anywhere from 18 months to 3 years to resolve. This timeline includes the investigation, filing the complaint, <strong>discovery<\/strong> (exchanging evidence), expert depositions, and potentially a trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane21589_394b47-16\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What specific types of evidence are needed to prove negligence in an assisted delivery case?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_b8c83c-ed\">Proving negligence requires the <strong>electronic fetal monitoring strips<\/strong> showing the baby&#8217;s heart rate, the delivery records documenting the number of pulls or pop-offs, and expert testimony from a qualified obstetrician confirming the standard of care was breached.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane21589_fc12bf-2d\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the common legal defenses used by hospitals or doctors in these cases?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading21589_1ce455-b1\">Defense attorneys often argue that the birth injury was caused by natural forces, like maternal contractions, or genetic defects rather than the forceps or vacuum extractor. They may also claim the injury was an <strong>unavoidable complication<\/strong> of a difficult birth rather than medical malpractice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column21589_a94899-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column21589_a94899-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:16px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px;}.kadence-column21589_a94899-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column21589_a94899-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;}.kadence-column21589_a94899-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column21589_a94899-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column21589_a94899-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > 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When used improperly or with excessive force, forceps can cause serious injuries to both mother and baby, including facial nerve damage, skull fractures, and brain bleeds.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-vacuum-extraction-ventouse-delivery\">Vacuum extraction (ventouse delivery)<\/dt>\n  <dd>A birth assistance method that uses a suction cup attached to the baby&#8217;s head to help guide the baby out of the birth canal. The doctor applies traction while the mother pushes. Improper placement of the cup or excessive pulling can cause scalp injuries, bleeding under the skull, and other trauma to the infant.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-operative-vaginal-delivery-ovd\">Operative vaginal delivery (OVD)<\/dt>\n  <dd>Any vaginal birth that requires the use of instruments\u2014either forceps or a vacuum extractor\u2014to assist in delivering the baby. Medical professionals must follow strict criteria to determine when these tools are necessary and when they should be abandoned in favor of an emergency cesarean section.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-subgaleal-hemorrhage\">Subgaleal hemorrhage<\/dt>\n  <dd>A dangerous bleeding condition where blood collects in the space between the baby&#8217;s skull and scalp. This injury is strongly associated with vacuum extraction and can lead to severe blood loss, shock, and long-term neurological damage if not immediately recognized and treated.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-third-or-fourth-degree-perineal-tear\">Third- or fourth-degree perineal tear<\/dt>\n  <dd>Severe tearing of the tissue between the vagina and anus during childbirth that extends into or through the anal sphincter muscle. These tears are often caused by forceps or vacuum use and can result in chronic pain, incontinence, and the need for multiple surgical repairs.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-vacuum-pop-off-cup-detachment\">Vacuum &#8220;pop-off&#8221; (cup detachment)<\/dt>\n  <dd>When the suction cup of a vacuum extractor detaches from the baby&#8217;s head during delivery. Medical standards typically require abandoning vacuum extraction after three pop-offs because repeated detachments increase the risk of serious head injuries and indicate the procedure is not working safely.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-nonreassuring-fetal-heart-rate-nrfhr\">Nonreassuring fetal heart rate (NRFHR)<\/dt>\n  <dd>Abnormal patterns in the baby&#8217;s heartbeat during labor that suggest the baby is not getting enough oxygen or is under significant stress. When fetal monitoring shows nonreassuring signs, medical providers must act quickly\u2014either by expediting delivery with instruments or proceeding immediately to cesarean section to prevent brain injury.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-electronic-fetal-monitoring-efm-strip\">Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) strip<\/dt>\n  <dd>A printed record from the machine that continuously tracks the baby&#8217;s heart rate and the mother&#8217;s contractions during labor. These strips are critical evidence in birth injury cases because they show whether doctors recognized and properly responded to signs of fetal distress before using forceps or a vacuum.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-umbilical-cord-blood-gas-arterial-ph-base-deficit\">Umbilical cord blood gas (arterial pH\/base deficit)<\/dt>\n  <dd>A blood test taken from the umbilical cord immediately after birth that measures oxygen and acid levels to determine if the baby experienced oxygen deprivation during delivery. 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