Porter Law Group

Porter Law Group Serious Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Central New York and All of New York State

08/25/2026

Empathy matters. But when your child's future is on the line, you need a lawyer who can actually deliver. That's the reputation we've built, and it's why families trust us in their hardest moments.

08/20/2026

Continuity of care in obstetrics isn't a luxury. It's a safety issue. When prenatal patients are rotated among multiple providers without clear coordination, critical risk factors can be overlooked, sometimes with life-altering consequences during delivery. A conversation every expecting parent should have with their care team.

08/19/2026

New parents hear "cerebral palsy" and assume it's genetic. The science tells a different story. In most cases, it comes down to what happened during labor and delivery, not DNA. Here's what every parent should know.

Behind every birth injury, there's usually a specific moment where something went wrong.A missed fetal heart rate drop c...
08/17/2026

Behind every birth injury, there's usually a specific moment where something went wrong.

A missed fetal heart rate drop can lead to HIE or cerebral palsy. A delayed C-section can result in brain damage. Mismanaged shoulder dystocia can cause a brachial plexus injury. These outcomes aren't random, they're often the direct result of a specific error during labor and delivery.

Swipe through to see how some of the most common mistakes connect to the injuries they can cause.

08/14/2026

Not every family that reaches out to us ends up with a lawsuit, and sometimes that's exactly what they need to hear.

Early in my career, a mother came to me after her son was hurt during birth. I investigated thoroughly. It wasn't malpractice.

I dreaded telling her, but she was relieved. She only wanted the truth.

Decades later, that experience still shapes how I approach every case that comes through my door.

08/12/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is, “It’s probably too late to look into it.”

That’s not always the case.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s birth injury could have been caused by medical negligence, even years later, it may still be worth investigating a potential case. Every case and timeline is different, but don’t assume too much time has passed to explore your legal options.

08/11/2026

If your baby experienced seizures shortly after birth, it may be worth taking a closer look at what happened during labor and delivery.

Sometimes, those early warning signs can tell us more about what a baby experienced before, during, or shortly after birth.

If your child was later diagnosed with a brain injury, investigating the medical records can help determine whether oxygen deprivation or medical negligence may have played a role.

Consent forms cover the known risks of a procedure. They don't cover mistakes, and they don't excuse a provider for fall...
08/10/2026

Consent forms cover the known risks of a procedure. They don't cover mistakes, and they don't excuse a provider for falling below the standard of care.

Not every bad outcome is negligence, but you deserve to know when it is.

08/06/2026

Most parents don’t come to us with a lawsuit in mind. They come with questions.

An HIE diagnosis — Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy — often shows up months, sometimes a year, after birth. But it usually traces back to something during delivery: an emergency C-section, cooling protocols, resuscitation, a NICU stay that went longer than expected.

If your child’s HIE or cerebral palsy diagnosis followed a difficult birth, it’s worth getting the medical records reviewed. That’s how we find out what really happened.

08/05/2026

No parent expects to be planning for a lifetime of medical care after welcoming their baby.

After a serious birth injury, families are often left wondering how they'll afford the therapies, treatments, and ongoing care their child may need. Those questions deserve answers.

If you believe medical negligence played a role in your child's injury, we're here to help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation your family may need for the future.

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