During the process of childbirth an infant may suffer a physical injury or deformity that is directly related to the result of being born. According to National Vital Statistics Reports from the CDC in 2007, a little over four million births occur annually. Through the course of some of these deliveries, a baby can experience calamities that should not be associated with the joyous act of giving birth to a child. These calamities may result in serious developmental issues for the baby and may even result in a casualty.
Is your child the victim of a birth injury? If so, contact our birth injury claim lawyers right now.
There are many different possible causes for birth injuries, including:
- Breech Delivery
- Delayed Cesarean Section
- Failure to notice Fetal Distress
- Placenta Abruption
- Medical Negligence
As a result of a birth injury or defect, an infant may be afflicted with the following:
- Mental Retardation
- Cerebral Palsy
- Erbs Palsy
- Epilepsy
- Autism
Birth Injury Causes
A difficult birth or injury to the baby can occur because of the baby’s size or the position during labor and delivery. A birth injury is categorized as any type of damage or injury afflicted to an infant's body before, during, or slightly after the child's birth. Complications through the course of pregnancy or labor can result in a wide variety of complications for a newborn baby. Birth injuries vary greatly - from very minor to being so severe as to cause the death of the infant.
If you or anyone you know has experienced the results of birth injury or any other kind of medical malpractice, please contact us. We are here to help you.
