Injury Justice | Attorneys | Birth Injuries

1. What is a birth injury?

Birth injuries are physical injuries that occur either prior to or during birth. They can take on many different forms and levels of severity. Unfortunately, many injuries are preventable, but occur due to improper care from the medical practitioner.

2. What causes a birth injury?

While the birthing process itself can be stressful on an infant, some birth injuries can occur because of improper medical care during delivery. Some examples include:

Failure to recognize signs of fetal distress and provide the appropriate treatment

Failure to accurately interpret fetal ultrasounds

Failure to expedite delivery of the baby when a mother/baby requires it

Misuse of forceps or vacuum

Improper use of drugs to induce or facilitate labor

3. What are some types of birth injuries?

Cerebral palsy

Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Palsy)

Skull fractures

Bleeding in the brain

Brain swelling

Facial nerve damage

Injury to the brain cells due to lack of oxygen (Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy HIE)

4. What do I do if I think my child has suffer a birth injury?

Contact our dedicated birth injury attorneys today by filling out the contact form above. There are time limits on birth injury suits. Do not hesitate any longer.

5. What happens after I contact an attorney?

Our experts will review the facts you provide and contact you promptly to discuss your next steps. We know this is a very stressful time for you and your family and hope to provide any reassurance we can.

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