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Medical Malpractice

Most birth injuries such as bruises, fractures and skin rashes are minor and don’t permanently affect a child’s health. Unfortunately, more severe birth injuries can cause life-long damage or even death. These include:

• Cerebral palsy – A group of conditions resulting from severe brain damage that affects movement and leads to a number of other problems
• Erb’s palsy or brachial plexus palsy – Serious nerve damage to the arm
• Brain damage – Resulting from oxygen deprivation during or upon delivery

Birth injuries can occur preterm (maternal use of dangerous prescription drugs), during the delivery of a baby through negligent treatment (excessive use of forceps or vacuum extraction, delays in C-section delivery, failure to respond to maternal or fetal distress, etc.), as well as after birth (failure to treat jaundice, etc.). While some birth injuries are congenital, many are caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of medical professionals. 

What are my legal rights?

Healthcare professionals are responsible for providing the utmost standard of care when treating patients. In instances where they fail to do this, the doctor, nurse, hospital, or other personnel may be held accountable for any injuries sustained as a result.

If your child has suffered a birth injury at the hands of healthcare professional, you may be entitled to take legal action to recover your damages including pain and anguish, medical costs, lost income or earning capacity, and more. Because of the complexity of medical malpractice cases, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney who can help protect your legal rights and get you the compensation you deserve. Please contact us today for a FREE case evaluation.

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