Birth Injury Malpractice
Millions of American infants suffer some form of trauma during birth. These infants suffer from a wide range of symptoms that may be mild and temporary to severe and affecting the child’s quality of life. In certain devastating situations, the trauma results in death. At times, birth injuries are not preventable or expected. At other times, however, the injury is a direct result of malpractice or negligence.
Common Causes of Birth Injury
Birth injuries can occur when medical conditions are not diagnosed or when treatment during prenatal care is inadequate. Undetected blood incompatibilities, infections and other disorders often result in a birth injury.
Fetal monitoring devices provide information regarding the infant during labor and delivery. Properly trained medical personnel detect anomalies. When abnormalities or changes occur but are not properly reported and appropriate action not taken, the infant and mother are both at risk.
Any circumstance that depletes vital blood and oxygen from circulating to the infant’s brain requires immediate attention. Allowing a vaginal birth to continue or failing to perform an emergency C-section may result in birth trauma and serious injury to the infant.
When medical staff neglects to perform the appropriate measures, infants may experience undue trauma during delivery, putting them at risk for birth injuries. Inappropriate or improper use of medical devices during delivery, including forceps and vacuums are also dangers.
Birth Injuries Affect the Entire Family
When a health care provider fails to act responsibly in preventing unnecessary injury, that individual must be held accountable. Families endure the heartbreaking consequences of birth injury, emotional devastation and possible financial ruin. Compensation alleviates families from the burden of expenses incurred for ongoing medical care, necessary medical equipment, required medications, necessary services and therapy.
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Dealing with the effects of birth injury while facing a complicated malpractice lawsuit is a daunting experience. Qualified attorneys represent families in order to ensure their legal rights are upheld and that justified compensation is awarded. Contact our office for a free consultation so that we may help you find justice for your family.
