Kernicterus results from untreated newborn jaundice, causing brain damage due to high bilirubin.
Signs include lethargy, high-pitched crying, and yellowing skin.
Doctors diagnose jaundice with light meters or blood tests.
Treatments include phototherapy and exchange transfusions for severe cases.
Medical negligence in treating jaundice can lead to kernicterus.
Affected parents can sue for damages like medical costs and emotional distress.