Laura Brown
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Nothing can ever prepare you for receiving bad news after a difficult labor and delivery. The happy and joyful emotions of welcoming a new child into the world can be overwhelmed by negative feelings of sadness, anger, and confusion when you learn that something is wrong. These feelings are completely normal. Having questions is also normal.
As you process what is happening, you may find yourself wondering:
Why was my baby injured?
Could my baby’s injury have been prevented?
If you have questions about a birth injury, then you should consider speaking with a birth injury attorney.
A birth injury attorney in Dallas, Texas may be able to help you determine the cause of the injury and whether the injury could have been prevented.
Common conditions resulting from birth injuries include:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or Hypoxia
- Seizures
- Birth Asphyxia
- Skull Fractures
- Brain Swelling or Hemorrhaging (Bleeding)
- Erb’s Palsy (also known as Brachial Plexus Palsy)
- Other Birth Injuries
At the Brown Trial Firm, we believe that every child deserves the best chance in life, and that every parent deserves the support they need to help their child succeed.
Our nationally renowned birth injury attorneys are standing by to help. When we accept a case there are no out of pocket costs. We only get paid if we are successful for you.
Contact us now for a free consultation.
Find out what a birth injury malpractice lawyer does, what types of cases they take as well as how to locate a good malpractice lawyer and how much it generally costs to hire them.
Here we have collected resources available in your local area that are related to birth injury.
Descriptions of resources are sourced from the linked websites and are not written by the Brown Trial Firm. The Brown Trial Firm has no affiliation with these resources. Inclusion on this list and attached descriptions are not an endorsement from the Brown Trial Firm.
Dallas Hospitals:
- Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas: Baylor Scott & White Health exists to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing.
- Children’s Medical Center Dallas: We take great pride in serving as the eighth-largest pediatric health care provider in the country*, and the only academically affiliated pediatric hospital in the area. We are honored to be consistently recognized among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- Medical City Children’s Hospital: Medical City Children’s Hospital, a part of Medical City Dallas, is a 220-bed comprehensive and specialized children’s hospital providing advanced pediatric health care for young patients of all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
- Medical City Dallas: Medical City Dallas is recognized for its state-of-the-art medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. Offering nearly 100 specialties, we are conveniently located in the heart of North Dallas at Forest Lane and Central Expressway (US 75), just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas and a short drive from North Dallas suburbs.
- Methodist Charlton Medical Center: Whatever your medical need, we are honored that you would entrust us with your health and safety. We understand that we have a solemn responsibility to you and your family, and you can trust that our team takes that commitment very seriously.
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center: Whatever your medical need, we are honored that you would entrust us with your health and safety. We understand that we have a solemn responsibility to you and your family, and you can trust that our team takes that commitment very seriously.
- Parkland Health & Hospital System: Services include a Level I Trauma Center, the second largest civilian burn center in the U.S. and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The system also includes 20 community-based clinics, including primary care and women’s clinics, 12 school-based clinics and numerous outreach and education programs.
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas: We continue to provide quality patient care for heart health, oncology, neurosurgery and women’s health/infant care. Designated as a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, the hospital’s experienced team of physicians on the medical staff provides advanced emergency care in a timely manner.
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children: Scottish Rite for Children treats many of the world’s most complex orthopedic cases, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia.
- UT Southwestern Medical Center: UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education.
- William P. Clements University Hospital: For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UT Southwestern Medical Center the No. 1 Best Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth. Seven specialties were recognized as being among the best in the country.
- Zale Lipshy University Hospital: One of the world’s premier neurological diagnostic and treatment centers. In addition to the neurosciences, the 148-bed Zale Lipshy Pavilion is also a treatment center for hematologic malignancies, ophthalmology, oral surgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and other services.
Dallas NICUs:
Level IV NICUs
- Children’s Medical Center Dallas NICU: Nationally recognized for excellence, the Level IV NICU at Children’s Health℠ has a comprehensive team including renowned neonatologists from UT Southwestern that delivers expert care and compassionate treatment for your baby.
- Medical City Dallas Hospital NICU: A specialized children’s hospital with an unwavering focus on patient care, Medical City Children’s Hospital, a part of Medical City Dallas, offers world-renowned excellence in comprehensive pediatric services.
Level III NICUs
- Baylor University Medical Center/Baylor Scott & White: Whether you are a new mom or a veteran mother of four, Baylor Scott & White Health offers a full range of programs and services to help with meeting the healthcare needs of your entire family.
- Parkland Memorial Hospital: Our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers highly specialized services for infants with significant health issues at the time of birth. Our NICU staff cares for more than 1,300 newborns each year, averaging about 100 newborns every month.
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas: After birth, your baby may require a little additional care due to prematurity, weight or other medical issues. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is outfitted with specialized equipment and staffed with neonatologists on the medical staff, therapists and nurses, available around the clock to care for newborns.
- UT Southwestern Medical Center/ William P. Clements University Hospital: William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital’s NICU provides the highest level of neonatal care in a warm and inviting environment.
Level II NICUs
- City Hospital at White Rock: When it comes to Dallas hospitals, there are many different facilities to choose from. At City Hospital at White Rock, we are different. Our mission is to give every person the quality hospital experience that they deserve.
- Methodist Charlton Medical Center: At Methodist Charlton Medical Center we offer childbirth education classes, pregnancy support, assistance from lactation consultants and individualized care every step of the way.
Government Care
- Dallas County Health and Human Services: Our work is wide-ranging. You can find us providing childhood immunizations and flu shots, working with community partners to treat and reduce sexually transmitted infections, and assisting low-income residents with repairs to home heating and cooling units. We also have disease detectives who investigate outbreaks of suspicious clusters of illness, and study the trends, causes and effects of health and disease conditions in our neighborhoods.
- Dallas TX Free and Income Based Clinics: We listed all of the free, income based health clinics, public health department clinics, community health centers that we have located in Dallas, TX. For the most part these clinics are for low income persons or those without insurance.
Dallas Financial Help:
- Children with Special Health Care Needs Program: The Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program helps children 20 and younger who have special health care needs and people with cystic fibrosis of any age improve their health, well-being and quality of life.
- Community for Permanent Supported Housing: CPSH creates awareness about the need for housing in North Texas. CPSH leaders travel throughout North Texas to discuss housing with families, educations, businesses, houses of faith and government offices.
- CPath: CPATH is a central Texas non-profit created to support individuals and families within the cerebral palsy community. The CPATH Grant Program was established to provide financial assistance for families of children and individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Grants can be used for medical equipment/devices, therapy, recreation, and support.
- Dallas Center ECI: Dallas Center is committed to providing services to individuals in the least restrictive environment in order for them to realize their full potential and participate in the mainstream of life to the highest degree possible.
- Dallas County Housing Agency: Dallas County Health and Human Services offers multiple housing assistance programs that accommodate the needs of Dallas County residents as they progress from renting to owning their own home.
- Easterseals North Texas: We have a longstanding commitment of providing unique programs and services for individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Mental and Developmental Delays. Our services evolve with the needs of North Texans, and are provided in our centers in Fort Worth and Carrollton.
- ECI of Metrocare Services: Metrocare Services is a large-scale, premier mental, physical and emotional health services provider in North Texas.
- First Hand: First Hand provides funding for children whose families cannot afford medical care, equipment, vehicle modifications, or displacement related to care. Review the assistance criteria and financial guidelines to determine if your child qualifies for funding.
- Metrocare: Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 60,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.
- Ronald McDonald House of Dallas: The House contains multiple playrooms for kids of all ages and interests, a library, media room, craft room, chapel, meditation garden, and outdoor play areas. Two large communal kitchens and dining room provide opportunities for the families to share the evening meal, which is provided 3 times a day by community volunteers, or to prepare their own food if they choose.
- Scottish Rite for Children: Scottish Rite for Children treats many of the world’s most complex orthopedic cases, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. The specialists in our six Centers for Excellence spend a lifetime practicing, researching and pioneering pediatric orthopedic care.
- The Warren Center: The Warren Center is a nonprofit agency that advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.
Dallas Therapy Services:
- A Therapy Connection: A Therapy Connection offers a full range of diagnostic testing and therapy for children with a variety of diagnoses and disorders. We provide speech, occupational, and physical therapy and serve children from birth through adolescence. We also train parents and caregivers so they can be fully involved in their child’s program.
- Angels of Care – Pediatric Home Health: Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a nurse-owned and operated home health agency with experienced and knowledgeable staff serving the special needs community. Our company provides an array of home health services to pediatric patients including: Private Duty Nursing, Hourly Nursing Care, Skilled Nursing Visits, Respite Care, Flexible Family Support Services, Certified Nursing Aide Program, Personal Assistant Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
- At Home Healthcare: Our services are designed to facilitate patient comfort and well-being. We treat all our patients like family, helping them maintain their health in the familiar setting of their own home.
- Children’s Health: Physical therapy is a planned program of activities that will help improve your child’s movement or pain. A licensed physical therapist examines your child and plans treatment based on your doctor’s request and the therapist’s evaluation of your child’s needs.
- D.O.T.S. for Kids: At DOTS for Kids, we believe in Endless Possibilities. Our mission is to provide individualized occupational, physical & speech therapy services that aim to unlock your child’s hidden potential, overcome developmental delays, improve functional performance, and achieve independence.
- Independent Steps: Conductive Education is an ALTERNATIVE REHABILITATION methodology for children and adults with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke conditions, and other brain injuries.
- Milestone Therapy Services: Milestone Therapy Services is distinctive in practice and specialization. Unlike other therapy services that are run by business administrators, MTS is owned and operated by therapists. We provide a team approach. This assures you that the care your child receives will be based from over 150 years of combined experience!
- Our Children’s House: Children come to us with a variety of conditions including communication disorders, developmental delay, traumatic injury, feeding disorders, congenital disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, premature birth and more.
- Rehab Services at Medical City Dallas: At Medical City Dallas, our goal is to improve the quality of our patients’ lives. That’s why we offer an inpatient center and a comprehensive program, providing our patients and their families with an organized and easy approach to recovery.
- River Kids Pediatric Home Health: We are a Pediatric Home Health Agency in the Austin, Dallas / Ft. Worth, San Antonio & Houston / Victoria areas, and we LOVE kids!!! Our mission is to (1) provide the highest quality pediatric home health therapy services for children in need, and (2) foster an environment that empowers patients, parents and caregivers into higher levels of hope, independence and success.
- Sage Care Therapy Services: Sage Care Therapy Services provides in-home pediatric therapy for infants, toddlers, young children and teens in North Texas and surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area that have special needs.
- Touch of Class: Touch of Class has been providing quality services for individuals with disabilities since 1996. Currently listed as a provider in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Medicaid waiver program and Primary Home Care program providing services throughout the state of Texas.
Dallas Support Organizations:
- American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine: AACPDM is a global leader in the multidisciplinary scientific education of health professionals and researchers dedicated to the well being of people with and at risk for cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities.
- Brain Injury Alliance: The Texas Brain Injury Alliance is committed to improving lives of those with brain injuries and the families, caretakers, and professionals who serve them through awareness, prevention, advocacy, support, research and community engagement.
- Bryan’s House: We empower families by removing barriers to care by being a one stop hub that provides affordable and comprehensive care utilizing innovative models and processes within a collaborative culture.
- Camp Summit: Camp Summit is a one-of-a-kind camp for individuals with disabilities where the emphasis is on each campers’ abilities rather than their disabilities. Traditional camp activities are adapted to each individual, provided in our barrier-free facilities, and implemented by trained, caring staff.
- CP Family Network: CPFN is a caring, compassionate community that provides resources and support to help care for loved ones with cerebral palsy.
- Destination DFW – Special Needs Resources: Parents who have children with special needs will find a wealth of resources in DFW to ensure that kids get the care they need to thrive and succeed.
- Easter Seals: Easterseals North Texas helps more than 4,500 individuals every year become more independent. Our therapists, job coaches, and other professionals make profound differences every day in the way people live, learn, work, and play. As a part of the community since 1939, we deliver high-quality, customized care to our neighbors.
- Independent Steps: Conductive Education is an ALTERNATIVE REHABILITATION methodology for children and adults with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke conditions, and other brain injuries. It is an HOLISTIC APPROACH aimed at the individual’s physical, intellectual, and emotional needs that makes it particularly attractive to families who seek to prepare their children for later life.
- Metrocare: Metrocare Services is a large-scale, premier mental, physical and emotional health services provider in North Texas.
- Navigate Life Texas: Resources & support for families of kids with disabilities & special health care needs.
- Ronald McDonald House of Dallas: Keeping families together, inspiring strength, and giving love and support to families whose children are receiving essential care.
- Texas Lions Camp: One of the world’s premier summer camps, the Texas Lions Camp was founded in 1949 and dedicated to the perpetual enjoyment of children who have physical disabilities.
- Texas Parent to Parent: Texas Parent to Parent provides support, information, and education for families of children of all ages who have disabilities or chronic illness.
- The Arc of DFW Area: The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
- UCP Dallas: Our mission is to support and educate parents about Cerebral Palsy.
Dallas Recreational & Accessible Activities:
- Camp Summit: Camp Summit is a one-of-a-kind camp for individuals with disabilities where the emphasis is on each campers’ abilities rather than their disabilities. Traditional camp activities are adapted to each individual, provided in our barrier-free facilities, and implemented by trained, caring staff.
- Easter Seals North Texas: Our purpose is to change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.
- Parks and Recreation: The City of Irving’s AquaStars program allows children with special needs, along with their families and guardians, to safely enjoy monthly access to a premier city swimming facility.
- Play Street Museum: We offer a safe and imaginative kids indoor play area for the simple reason that it is fun for children.
- Rays of Light: At Rays of Light, we’re dedicated to nurturing children with special needs and their families in the Dallas metro area.
- Riding Unlimited: Riding Unlimited’s mission for over 29 years has been to Turn Disabilities Into Possibilities. We help individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities through the power of the horse. Therapeutic horsemanship improves strength, balance, coordination, memory utilization, muscle tone, motor skills, social interaction and self-esteem.
- Texas Parent to Parent: Texas Parent to Parent provides support, information, and education for families of children of all ages who have disabilities or chronic illness.
- YMCA Buddy Sports: Our Buddy Sports Program provide youth and teens with physical limitations and other special needs the chance to play sports and participate in learning opportunities in a safe, fun atmosphere.