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  • 2022
    • December
      • Beam Legal Team Proudly Donates to Greater Chicago Food Depository
    • August
      • Beam Legal Team Sponsors Misericordia Family Fest 2022
    • July
      • Beam Legal Team Acts as Platinum Sponsor for Great Blue Benefit Event
    • June
      • Homer Glen Community Action Group Works to Improve Accessibility for Locals
    • April
      • Beam Legal Team Supports Caretakers Who Have Loved Ones With Disabilities
    • March
      • Beam Legal Team Secures $97.4 Million Birth Trauma Verdict
  • 2021
    • December
      • Biden Administration Aims to Improve BIPOC Maternal Health Crisis
    • November
      • Beam Legal Team Sponsors Misericordia Fundraiser & Charity
    • October
      • Jack Beam Co-Chairs the 20th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims
    • September
      • Beam Legal Team Joins Great Lakes Beach Clean-Up Event
    • May
      • Lifetime Costs Likely to Be Accrued Due to a Birth Injury
  • 2020
    • December
      • Jack Beam Earns Highest Possible Distinction From Martindale-Hubbell®
    • August
      • Forceps, Vacuums, and Other Types of Birth Related Malpractice in Low-Income Communities
      • Beam Legal Team Earns a Top 10 Verdict Award in Illinois for 2019
    • July
      • Black Babies Matter
      • Attorneys From Beam Legal Team Ranked Best of the Bar™
    • February
      • A Case Study: Why Beam Legal Is So Passionate About Birth Injury Cases
    • January
      • Beam Legal Team Obtains $21 Million Settlement in Birth Injury Case
      • Attorneys Jack Beam and Matt Patterson Represented Family in $14 Million Medical Malpractice Case
  • 2019
    • December
      • Compensation After an Infant Wrongful Death
      • Aftermath of an Infant Wrongful Death: Talking to the Rest of the Family
      • Who Can File a Claim After an Infant Wrongful Death?
      • Infant Wrongful Death
    • November
      • How Do Infections Occur in the Delivery Room?
      • Umbilical Cord Risks
      • Beam Legal Team, LLC Announces $21 Million Settlement
      • Problems That May Occur During Labor & Delivery
    • October
      • Maternal Risk Factors for Shoulder Dystocia
      • What is Klumpke's Palsy?
      • What is Erb’s Palsy?
      • How Does Shoulder Dystocia Occur?
    • September
      • Early Warning Signs of Cerebral Palsy Being Present In Your Child
      • Surviving a Birth Injury: Liftware Utensils
      • Are There Any Treatment Options for Cerebral Palsy?
      • Beam Legal Team Makes Family Fest a Success
      • All You Need to Know About Cerebral Palsy
    • August
      • Brain Imaging: Necessary for Health and Legal Matters
      • Is the Doctor Required to Perform Tests?
    • July
      • Genetics vs. Trauma — How Does A Doctor Know the Difference?
      • Judge Confirms Head Compression Case
      • Attorney Jack Beam Speaks at Annual Obstetric Malpractice Forum
      • Early Monitoring: The Key to Prevent Certain Complications
      • Signs for Testing of My Baby’s Brain
      • Would Failure to Test Be Considered Negligence If My Baby Suffers Long-Term Damages?
    • June
      • Beam Legal Team, LLC Sponsored the 2019 Great Blue Benefit
      • My OB Said My Baby Is Fine-Now What?
      • Can a Doctor Deny Testing If I Request It?
      • The Importance of Requesting Brain Imaging When You Suspect a Birth Injury
      • 2019 Great Blue Benefit Sponsorship
      • What Testing Can Be Done to Detect a Birth Injury?
    • May
      • During Birth: Safety Issues Involving Birth-Aiding Tools
      • During Birth: What are the Effects of a Delayed C-Section?
      • During Birth: What Can Happen During Induced Labor?
    • April
      • The Lifelong Impact of Developmental Delays Following a Birth Injury
      • Developmental Delays: What to Expect at Each Age
      • At What Age Will I Notice Signs of a Birth Injury?
    • March
      • How Is Radiology Used to Confirm Brain Damage at Birth?
      • Cook County Jury Awards $23.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
      • Can a Birth Injury Impact Sensory Processing?
      • How are Cognitive Abilities Impacted After a Birth Injury?
      • Mental Health Issues Stemming from Birth Injuries
    • February
      • Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for Medical Malpractice
      • Does Illinois Have a Cap On Medical Malpractice Cases?
      • The Legal Matters Associated with Medical Malpractice
    • January
      • Need for a Emergency C-Section
      • What Symptoms Can Identify Fetal Distress?
      • The Less Common Birth Injuries
      • What Effect Does Medical Malpractice Have On a Pregnant Patient?
  • 2018
    • December
      • Understanding How Information Can Get Mixed Up In a Hospital
      • Beam Legal Team Represents Mother of Teen Who Died in Walk-in Hotel Freezer
      • What Kind of Problems Exist in a Hospital?
      • Is the Hospital Negligent?
      • What Are Never Events In Medical Malpractice Cases?
    • November
      • What Is Umbilical Cord Strangulation?
      • How Does a Brain Injury Occur During Pregnancy or Labor?
      • Why Must Doctors Properly Monitor a Pregnancy?
    • October
      • Part 3: Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
      • Part 2: Vacuum Extraction Injuries
      • Part 1: Forceps Injuries
      • Understanding the Various Causes of Birth Injuries
      • The Long-Term Impact of Cerebral Palsy
    • September
      • How Does Medical Malpractice and Cerebral Palsy Relate?
      • What are Birth Injuries? Cause and Effect
    • August
      • Why So Many American Mothers Are Dying of Treatable Complications
      • Useful Driving Safety Tips Every Pregnant Mother Should Know
      • Why American Hospitals Experience High Maternal Mortality Rates
    • July
      • Prolonged Labor Can Cause Birth Defects & Injuries
      • NICU & PICU Trauma Causing Birth Injuries
    • June
      • Types of Development Issues Experienced by Children with Birth Injuries
      • Respiratory Problems Caused by Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
      • Can Newborns Suffer Broken Bones During Birth?
    • May
      • Beam Legal Team & Greater Chicago Food Bank Depository Work Together for Red Nose Day
      • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Nominates Jack Beam to Board of Managers
      • Medical Groups & Doctors Backed by Legal Teams When Sued for a Birth Injury
      • Do Doctors Have to Tell Me If My Child Suffers a Birth Injury?
      • Attorney Jack Beam Named a Two Years AIOPIA's 10 Best in Illinois for Client Satisfaction
      • What Parents Need to Know About Birth Injury Lawsuits
    • April
      • Newborn Suffers Head Injury Due to Misuse of Amniotic Hook
    • March
      • Can Pitocin be Used to Induce Labor Cause a Birth Injury?
    • February
      • Beam Legal Team Listed in Top 15 Obstetrical Malpractice Settlements in Michigan 2017
    • January
      • Beam Legal Team Proudly Sponsor "Creating History" to Honor Black History Month
  • 2017
    • December
      • Beam Legal Team Supports Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus Food Drive to Fight Hunger in Chicago
      • Can Fetal Distress Have Long-term Side Effects?
    • November
      • A Guide to Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Birth Injuries
    • October
      • Family Fest at Misericordia to Benefit Disabled Children & Adults
      • Preventing Infant Cerebral Ischemia: What You Should Know
    • September
      • Understanding "Fetal Stroke" and How Negligence during Labor and Delivery can Cause Strokes
      • How Do Doctors Diagnose Oxygen Deprivation During Delivery?
      • Can Lack of Oxygen During Birth Cause Developmental Delays?
    • August
      • The Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect
      • How to Establish Fault for a Birth Injury
      • Can You Sue A Midwife For Birth Injuries?
      • Did Your Doctor Fail To Detect A Complication in Time?
      • Cerebral Palsy & Language Development
    • July
      • Beam Legal Team Win $15M Settlement for Brain Damage Birth Injury Case
      • The Connection Between Nuchal Cord and Birth Asphyxia
      • What Research Is Being Conducted Regarding Cerebral Palsy Treatment & Prevention?
      • How Long Can a Baby Survive Without Oxygen At Birth?
      • What Are the Long-Term Effects of Birth Asphyxia?
    • June
      • At What Age Can Cerebral Palsy Be Diagnosed?
      • How Much Compensation Can You Recover In A Birth Injury Lawsuit?
    • May
      • Red Nose Day Dedicated to Supporting the National Resources Defense Counsel
      • What Should You Know Before Your C-Section?
      • The Cost of Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy
      • Jack Beam Invited to Attend Lectures at the Chatham House in London
      • What Causes Cerebral Palsy in Infants?
      • How Can You Establish the Cause Of Your Child's Brain Injury?
      • What Types of Birth Injuries Can Be Caused By Forceps & Vacuums?
    • April
      • What Is The Life Expectancy For Those With Cerebral Palsy?
      • Cerebral Palsy: Does it Get Worse with Age?
      • Birth Injury: Did Your Doctor Fail To Perform Hypothermia Therapy?
      • Birth Injury: Did Your Doctor Fail to Perform a C-Section?
    • March
      • Birth Injuries May Be Preventable
    • January
      • Perfect Holiday Gift Program
      • Attorney Jack Beam Wins $53 Million Case; Gets 'Mystery Infection' Argument Tossed
  • 2016
    • December
      • Beam Legal Team Donates 5K to Greater Chicago Food Depository Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus!
    • October
      • Are There Risks Associated with Epidurals?
      • California Parents Sue Maker of Zofran® for Birth Defects Suffered by Infant Daughter
    • September
      • Beam Legal Team Sponsors 36th Annual Misericordia Family Fest
      • Cerebral Palsy and Doctor Negligence
      • The Risks of Sub-Standard Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • July
      • Birth Trauma: Thrombosis of the Middle Cerebral Artery
      • Comfort Dogs and Our Clients
    • June
      • Beam Legal Team Announces $53 Million Verdict Against the University of Chicago Hospital
      • Beam Legal Team Sponsors 7th Grade Students Through Spark Chicago
    • May
      • Beam Legal Team Celebrates Red Nose Day
      • Jack Beam Sponsors Nick & Esther E. Beam Scholarship
    • April
      • Special Needs Trusts: Frequently Asked Questions
    • February
      • Microcephaly Caused By Perinatal Hypoxia Compared To Microcephaly Caused By Zika Virus
  • 2015
    • November
      • Who Can I Hold Accountable After a Birth Injury?
    • September
      • What are Your Legal Options After a C-Section Error?
      • Spinal Cord Injuries in Newborns: How it Happens and What to Do
    • August
      • Causes of Brachial Plexus Injuries
      • Oversight, Education and Therapy: Not "Optional" for Children with Cerebral Palsy
      • Medical Instruments: How Do They Cause Birth Injuries?
    • July
      • Medical Errors: Don't Get Sick in July!
      • Arrest of Descent and Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)
      • Recent Research on Pitocin and Tachysystole
    • June
      • Operative Delivery by Forceps or Vacuum and Cerebral Palsy
      • California Cap on Malpractice Damages in California Hurts Women
      • Special Adaptations Allow Farmer with Cerebral Palsy to Grow Successful Business
      • Medical Malpractice Victim Deemed "Too Prejudicial" to be Present for Her Own Case at Trial
    • January
      • Resuscitation Measures, Birth Injuries, and Cerebral Palsy
      • The Relationship Between Metabolic Acidosis and Cerebral Palsy
  • 2014
    • December
      • Beam Legal Team Settles Michigan Birth Injury Lawsuit for $8 Million
    • November
      • Service Dogs: An Unusual but Effective Assist for Children with Cerebral Palsy
      • Jack and Renee Beam: Reports from the Obama Campaign Headquarters
      • African-Americans More Likely to Be Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
    • October
      • Hemiplegia Awareness Week - October 15-19
    • September
      • Help the USA Disabled Water Ski World Championship Team!
    • August
      • Our Good Friend Geoffrey Fieger Meets with President Obama
      • Cerebral Palsy: Origins and Information
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