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Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are any type of physical or psychological injury that a baby sustains during the birthing process. These injuries can occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery and can range from minor to severe. Birth injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including medical negligence, complications during pregnancy or labor, or problems with the delivery.
Medical Negligence
One common cause of birth injuries is medical negligence or malpractice. This can include errors made during pregnancy, labor, or delivery that result in harm to the baby. Medical negligence can occur when a doctor or other healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care that a reasonably competent provider would use in similar circumstances. This can include:
- Failing to monitor the mother and baby during labor
- Making errors during the delivery
- Failing to respond to complications in a timely manner
- Administering drugs or medications that cause harm to the baby
Common Birth Injuries
Birth injuries can range from minor to severe and can vary depending on the circumstances of the birth. Some of the most common injuries include:
- Cephalohematoma: A collection of blood under the skin on the baby's head, usually caused by trauma during delivery.
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage: Bleeding in the white part of the baby’s eye, caused by trauma during delivery
- Facial paralysis: A condition in which the muscles on one side of the baby’s face are paralyzed, usually caused by pressure on the facial nerve during delivery.
- Erb's palsy: A condition in which the nerves that control movement in the baby’s arm are damaged, usually caused by stretching or tearing during delivery.
- Cerebral palsy: A condition that affects the baby’s movement, muscle tone, and coordination, caused by damage to the brain during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
- Fractures: A break in the bone, usually caused by trauma during delivery.
- Brain damage: A condition in which the baby’s brain is damaged, often caused by oxygen deprivation during labor or delivery.
Filing a Birth Injury Lawsuit
Birth injuries bring a lot of physical, emotional, and financial hardship to families. If you believe that your child's injuries were caused by medical negligence, you may be able to file a birth injury lawsuit. These lawsuits can help you recover damages for your child's injuries, as well as other damages such as pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses.
A birth injury lawsuit can help you receive financial compensation for:
- Your child's medical expenses
- Therapy
- Doctors visits
- Physical therapy
- Medication
- Equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers
- Loss of earnings
Injury Lawyer
If you are considering filing a birth injury lawsuit, you must speak with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your case and help you understand your legal options. For more information about birth injury lawsuits or to speak with an attorney, contact Carl Reynolds Law!
When you file a legal claim with the help of lawyers at Carl Reynolds Law, we will fight by your side to ensure that you can get the compensation you and your family deserve for the injuries your child has suffered. We have extensive experience handling birth injury lawsuits and can help you get the compensation you deserve.
