Birthing Injuries - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a birth injury?

A birth injury is defined as any kind of damage done to an infant's body before, during or directly after delivery. An injury that affects the mother may also be considered a birth injury. There are many different types of birth injuries, varying greatly, from a minor bruise or skin reaction to more serious trauma to the head or shoulders.

What causes a birth injury?

There are many causes of birth injuries and any baby or mother is at risk. The most common causes include oxygen deprivation, use of excessive force during delivery, delay in performing a necessary cesarean section, or lack of proper medical care.

What are some common birth injuries?

The most common birth injuries include fractures to the arm or collar bone, bruising on the face or head, umbilical cord entrapment and skin irritations. More serious birth injuries, such as Cerebral Palsy or Erb’s Palsy, may occur less frequently, but often cause lasting pain and suffering.

How often will a birth injury occur?

With all of the advances in the medical profession, injuries to infants or mothers before, during, or just after delivery have been greatly reduced. Statistics show that approximately 3 out of every 100 babies born in the United States each year suffer from birth injuries. It is important to receive proper medical care to reduce the chances of suffering a birth injury.

Can medical malpractice lead to a birth injury?

Doctors and all other medical personnel are must use an expected level of skill equal to that of everyone else in their profession under similar circumstances. Proper pre-natal care is vital to the healthy delivery of a child. The baby and mother should be monitored throughout the pregnancy to check for certain signs of risk or danger. If your doctor does not perform the necessary tests or give you adequate attention, this negligence may result in a serious birth injury. Negligence is difficult to prove, and the sooner the matter is investigated, the greater the chances are of receiving compensation.

Do I have a case?

If you suspect a birth injury has occurred due to the negligence or malpractice of medical professionals, it is important for you to contact a qualified medical malpractice attorney immediately after birth. You may be able to file a claim against the negligent medical care professionals responsible for the injury.

Our aggressive lawyers have experience representing seriously injured infants and their families and we have recovered over $75 million for our clients. You need the representation of a law firm that will fight to hold those responsible accountable for their actions and recover the highest amount of damages for you to assist you with the care and treatment of your baby’s injury.

IF YOUR BABY HAS SUFFERED A BIRTH INJURY, CONTACT AN EXPERIENCED BIRTH INJURY LAWYER AT NADRICH & COHEN, LLP TODAY FOR YOUR
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