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What complications can cause birth injuries during labor and delivery?
- Breech Delivery
- Delayed Cesarean Section
- Fetal Distress
- Placental Abruption
- Placenta Previa
- Prolapsed Cord
- Nuchal Cord
- Meconium Aspiration
- Medical Negligence
- Shoulder Dystocia
- Uterine Rupture
What traumatic birth injuries can be caused during labor and delivery?
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Cerebral Palsy
Erb’s Palsy
Stroke
Seizures in newborns
(neonatal seizures, also known as baby seizures)
Other traumatic birth injuries include:
Brain Stem Injuries
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Anoxia and Hypoxia
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Perinatal Asphyxia
Fractures
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Neonatal Shock
Spinal Cord Trauma
Has your child suffered from a birth injury due to medical negligence?
Birth injuries can have serious, long-term implications for a child and their family. If you suspect that your child has suffered a hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) birth injury due to medical negligence, it is important to speak with an experienced HIE lawyer right away.
At our firm, we specialize in representing families who have been affected by a birth injury caused by medical malpractice or negligence. Our birth injury attorneys are here to help ensure that you and your family receive the financial compensation you need for the future care of your baby.
Our lawyers understand the complexities of birth injury cases and have successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements for our clients.
Top 6 Signs of Medical Negligence During Childbirth (Make this a separate section)
- Prolonged or difficult labor
- Failure to test and treat pregnancy-related conditions
- Failure to detect an umbilical cord wrapped around the infant’s neck
- Misdiagnosis of pregnancy-related conditions
- Failure to quickly perform an emergency C-section
- Failure to detect negative fetal vital signs
The Yost Legal Group can file a birth injury lawsuit to represent your child’s rights. One of our birth trauma lawyers will speak with you at no cost. We’ll work to determine if the medical standard of care was breached by the hospital or medical care providers.
Birth Injury FAQs
Can a birth injury cause Cerebral Palsy?
One of the most common preventable birth injuries is Cerebral Palsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 10,000 children are born in the United States each year with this condition. The medical expenses and cost of care for a child with CP can be devastating for a family.
Our CP lawyers have extensive knowledge when it comes to birth injury claims and litigation involving cerebral palsy. We understand that each case is unique and requires special attention to detail.
We will start gathering evidence from day one and use the latest legal techniques to build a strong case on your behalf. We approach each case with compassion.
We can file a medical malpractice case on your behalf. Our birth defect attorneys will seek the maximum recovery possible. This will help cover the lifetime needs of your child.
Cerebral Palsy can occur when a baby is deprived of oxygen during delivery, leading to brain damage. If your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, it is crucial to investigate the circumstances of their birth. This is to determine if medical negligence was involved.
Is a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury permanent?
Brachial Plexus Injuries are another common birth injury that can occur when the nerves controlling the arm are damaged during delivery. This can happen when the shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone during a difficult delivery.
If not identified and treated promptly, it could result in permanent nerve damage to the child’s arm. This injury is often preventable if the doctor recognizes the risk and takes the necessary steps to prevent it.
Why does Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) happen?
One of the most devastating preventable birth injuries is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). This occurs when the baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen during delivery. This can cause permanent brain damage, leading to conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays, and seizures.
HIE can have lifelong effects on a child, and if not prevented, it can result in a lifetime of medical care.
What is the medical standard of care?
Medical standard of care is the duty and responsibility of doctors, nurses, and hospitals. They need to provide an appropriate level of professional care to their patients.
Providers have an obligation to follow all medical laws, regulations, and protocols. This is done to ensure safe treatment and prevent unnecessary harm.
When a health care provider does not meet their medical standard of care, it can be considered medical malpractice. This is especially true if an infant is injured during labor and delivery.
If your newborn baby suffered an injury due to negligence or medical malpractice during labor and delivery, you may have the right to pursue a birth injury claim.
A qualified team of medical malpractice lawyers can help evaluate your case and determine if you are eligible for financial compensation. We offer a free consultation so that clients can discuss their legal options without any upfront costs or obligations.
