Why Lifetime Care Costs Remain Uncapped in California Birth Injury Claims Key Takeaways: No, in a California kernicterus case, lifetime care costs are generally not capped. MICRA’s limit in Civil Code § 3333.2 applies only to noneconomic losses like pain, suffering, and physical impairment. Economic damages, including future medical expenses,
How MICRA Limits Pain and Suffering Damages After a Birth Injury Key Takeaways: California’s 2026 MICRA cap on non-economic damages for a non-fatal brachial plexus birth injury is reported to be $470,000 per defendant category, up from a $350,000 starting point under AB 35 (2022) that rises $40,000 each year
Understanding Your Right to Seek Justice After a Birth Injury Key Takeaways: In San Bernardino, the right to file a birth injury medical malpractice claim depends on who was harmed and whether they survived. Injured children, mothers, or both can seek compensation from negligent providers. Parents file on behalf of
Understanding a Devastating Newborn Brain Injury and Your Legal Options in San Bernardino Key Takeaways: Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious newborn brain injury caused by oxygen and blood flow deprivation around birth. While not all HIE cases stem from medical error, many result from preventable failures like improper fetal
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Oct 28, 2019 | Birth Injury Those who suffer through a birth injury may have a lot of obstacles to overcome. They may be dealing with financial problems as a result of a medical professional’s error, or they may have to deal with an overwhelming amount
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | May 15, 2019 | Birth Injury, Firm News Part of the reason why you (and others in San Bernardino) may be hesitant to see a doctor is the stress that comes with relinquishing control to such a practitioner. Yet you may feel as though you have little
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Mar 6, 2019 | Birth Injury, Firm News As an expectant parent in California, you hope your baby comes out perfectly healthy. While the majority of births result in healthy babies, there are things that can happen either during pregnancy or during labor that lead to illnesses
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Feb 18, 2019 | Birth Injury, Firm News Expectant parents in California should be able to enjoy the months leading up to a birth without worry and focus on welcoming their new loved one into their family. However, the reality is that there can be health conditions
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Nov 11, 2018 | Birth Injury, Firm News If you are a woman in California who has already had one baby delivered via cesarean section, and if you are pregnant again or thinking about having more children, you may want to have a discussion with your doctor about
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Nov 8, 2018 | Birth Injury, Firm News Starting a family in California is an exciting time. Choosing the best hospital and doctor for your family history and circumstances is critical, especially if complications arise. At Kampf, Schiavone & Associates we have experience taking action against medical
