Skip to the content
Practice Areas
  1. Motor Vehicle Accidents
  2. Medical Malpractice
  3. Birth Injury
  4. Wrongful Death
  5. Premises Liability
  6. Social Security Disability
Blog

Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents in Michigan Cause Serious Injuries
Preventing Michigan Auto Accidents

Medical Malpractice
Wrong-Side Surgery
Hospital Errors still a Problem in the United States

Birth Injury
What is My Michigan Birth Injury Case Worth?
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord Birth Injuries are often Preventable

Wrongful Death
The Very Real Cost of Michigan Drunk Driving Accidents

Premises Liability
Biting Back Against Dog Bites
Winter Weather poses Danger for Michigan Slip-and-Fall Injuries

Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration's Narrow Definition of "Disability"
View All
 
News
Speeding Causes Injury and Death
Michigan Driver's Licenses and State IDs are Changing
Michigan Woman killed in Chicago, IL Car Crash
One Dead, Two Injured in Fiery Michigan Car Wreck
View All
Library

Motor Vehicle Accidents
Types of Michigan Automobile Accidents
Michigan Bicycle Accidents

Medical Malpractice
Stroke Awareness
Protect you and your family from Meningitis

Birth Injury
Michigan cerebral palsy birth injuries are permanent injuries
Causes and Effects of a Prolapsed Umbilical Cord Birth Injury

Wrongful Death
Drunk Driving Leads to Many Wrongful Death Cases
Defining a Michigan Wrongful Death Accident

Premises Liability
The Causes of Michigan Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Slip and Fall Accidents

Social Security Disability
How Social Security Defines Disability
Denied Your Social Security Disability Benefits in Michigan – Now What?
View All

Detroit Accident Attorneys Answer Your Legal Questions

Q: What are some examples of birth injuries?

A: Birth injuries include:

  • Brain injury (such as Cerebral Palsy)
  • Brachial plexus nerve injuries (Erb's Palsy)
  • Fetal distress
  • Premature birth
  • Stillbirth
  • Untreated jaundice
  • Seizures
  • Fractures
  • Facial paralysis
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Oxygen deprivation
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Hydrocephalus
Free Offer

tapemeasureFree Offer - Deluxe Multi-Tool
Learn More »
Quick Contact Form

Please complete the form below and we will be in touch with you shortly.
FREE & NO-OBLIGATION

The Thurswell Law Firm, PLLC
1000 Town Center, Suite 500
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-354-2222
Toll Free: 866-354-5544
Get Directions
usnewslogo
FAQ's

Motor Vehicle Accidents
What compensation can I expect to recover after a head injury?
Can the truck driver be held liable for my Michigan truck accident? What about the trucking company?
How do I find the best lawyer for my case?
What kind of compensation can you expect if a family member is killed by a drunk driver?
What kinds of injuries can I recover damages for?

Medical Malpractice
What are my rights if I was prescribed the wrong medicine?
What can I do if I was a victim of malpractice during surgery at a Michigan hospital?
How long do I have to file a Michigan medical malpractice case against a Michigan hospital?
Can I collect money if a Michigan hospital made a medication mistake by giving me the wrong dose during my admission and it caused me to suffer serious medical problems?
Can I file a medical malpractice case in Michigan if my doctor failed to diagnose cancer at an early stage?

Birth Injury
Do I need a lawyer to help with my Erb's palsy medical malpractice case?
How long do I have to file a birth injury claim in Michigan?
What are the rights of the parents in cerebral palsy cases?
What are some of the symptoms of brachial plexus palsy?
What is Cerebral Palsy?

Wrongful Death
What damages can I seek for the wrongful death of a loved one?
Who is allowed to file a Michigan lawsuit if a relative dies due to someone else’s negligence?

Premises Liability
What should I do if I fall or otherwise get injured on someone else's property?
What if I fall due to a defect or poorly maintained city sidewalk?
What if I am bitten or otherwise injured by someone's dog?

Social Security
What types of Social Security benefits are available for disabled people?
How can I apply for Social Security Benefits?
How long should I wait after becoming disabled to file my social security claim?
Can I file for social security if I'm still on sick leave, or receiving worker's compensation or other disability insurance?
How will my claim be considered, and what can I do to improve my chances of winning?

Other
What should I avoid doing when I am involved in a lawsuit?
What records should I keep?
Why do I need an attorney to collect money for which I am entitled under the law?
When should I file a lawsuit?
Who should I talk to regarding my case?
View All