Justice for Birth Injury Victims
Many birth injuries are the result of medical negligence before, during, or after labor and delivery. Learning birth injury causes, signs, and treatments can empower and guide you as you take action to help your child.
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About Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe. Birth injuries may cause irreversible damage.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is any form of harm to a baby before, during, or immediately following childbirth. Severe birth injuries can affect your child’s central nervous system, brain, senses, limbs, or nerves and lead to lifelong impairment.
What Causes Birth Injuries?
A number of factors may cause birth injuries, such as genetic issues or accidents. Doctors or hospital staff may rush delivery or use improper medical procedures during birth and put both the mother and newborn at risk.
How Can I Help My Child?
If you suspect that your child suffered a birth injury, consult with a doctor first. A doctor’s diagnosis will determine what treatments and physical therapies may greatly improve your child’s quality of life depending on their particular situation.
What Are My Treatment Options?
Many different treatment options exist to help children affected by birth injuries. Children with severe birth injuries typically need physical therapy to manage their symptoms and equipment like wheelchairs to increase mobility.
Traumatic Birth Injuries That Can Be Caused During Labor & Delivery:
Cerebral Palsy (CP): A neurological disorder caused by brain damage that typically occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. It affects muscle coordination, movement, and posture, leading to difficulties in walking, balance, and fine motor skills. The severity of symptoms can vary widely, from mild motor impairments to more significant challenges, including speech difficulties and cognitive limitations.
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): A serious medical condition that occurs when an infant's brain is deprived of oxygen and blood flow, often during labor, delivery, or shortly after birth. This lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage, affecting motor function, cognition, and overall development. The severity of HIE can range from mild to severe, with outcomes varying from full recovery to lifelong disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, or epilepsy.
Erb’s Palsy: A birth injury that results from damage to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves located near the neck that controls movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. This injury typically occurs during difficult deliveries, especially when excessive force is used or when the baby's shoulder becomes stuck in the birth canal. As a result, infants with Erb's Palsy may experience weakness, loss of sensation, or paralysis in the affected arm.
Stroke
Neonatal Shock
Brain Stem Injuries
Seizures
Anoxia & Hypoxia
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Fractures
Perinatal Asphyxia
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Infections
Spinal Cord Trauma
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Lifetime Benefits Available
Your child may potentially qualify for lifetime benefits and assistance, including:
Therapy
Medical Treatment
Adaptive Equipment
Assistive Technology
Home Modification
Housing & Education
Adaptive Vehicles
…and more.
If your child was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy due to a birth injury, they may qualify for compensation and lifetime benefits. Contact us today for a free case review.
How Can I Start the Process of Filing a Legal Case?
We provide information, resources, support, and inspiration to families in hopes of making a difference in the life of a child with special needs. The best way to determine if your child qualifies for compensation and lifetime benefits is by answering a few short questions with our team. If they qualify, our experienced attorneys can help you every step of the way to pursue your claim.
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