Birth injuries refer to any damage an infant suffers before, during, or shortly after delivery. These injuries often result from preventable medical errors, like excessive use of physical force, oxygen deprivation, misuse of instruments, or prolonged labor. Unlike congenital disabilities,… Read More
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Can Forceps Delivery Cause Birth Injuries?
A forceps delivery involves using forceps to assist a baby through the birth canal during labor and delivery. Forceps are inserted into the birth canal and positioned on either side of the baby’s head, then used to guide the baby… Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Injuries
When an infant suffers a serious injury at birth, it can be an extremely agonizing and traumatic experience for the whole family. A birth injury could lead to permanent medical conditions, developmental issues, expensive medical bills, and limited opportunities into… Read More
Birth Injuries Caused by Forceps
When the childbirth process becomes difficult, medical professionals often use medical instruments to assist the birthing process. Forceps are a standard piece of equipment used during childbirth. While they can be effective in assisting with a difficult birth, they still… Read More
5 Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
Every parent hopes that the delivery of their child will go smoothly and without complications. However, it can be devastating when a medical professional is negligent during delivery or while monitoring the child in the womb. Unfortunately, birth injuries that… Read More
Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
By now, you know that cerebral palsy is one of the most common and severe birth injuries caused by medical malpractice. However, many things can go wrong during childbirth, and medical professionals often make mistakes. According to The Department of… Read More
Filing a Claim for a Delayed C-Section
A Cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a conventional operation doctors use to reduce the risk of complications during labor. C-sections account for about a third of all births in the United States. While C-sections are standard procedures,… Read More
Can Birth Injuries be Caused By Medical Malpractice
It is important to know your rights as a victim of medical malpractice due to birth injuries and that you may be entitled to compensation. Childbirth can be a beautiful experience when handled by competent medical professionals. However, the experience… Read More
Principals of Birth Injury Prevention
If your child was the victim of a birth injury, you might be wondering: was the harm to my baby inevitable? Unfortunately for those of us who have experienced them, a majority of common birth injuries are completely preventable. With… Read More
How a Delayed C-Section Can Harm Your Baby
A c-section is one of the best ways to avoid birth injuries. But, in order to be effective, it typically needs to be recommended and scheduled in advance. Failure to do so can result in injury both to the baby… Read More