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When medical mistakes made during the labor and delivery process harm infants, families and injured babies will be entitled to compensation for their injuries and losses.
In the U.S., experts estimate that about seven in every 1,000 newborns suffer a significant, traumatic birth injury each year.
In most cases, birth injuries are minor, treatable and will dissipate within the first weeks of an infant's life. Bruising, swelling and even minor fractures are not uncommon during the delivery process.
Rarely, however, severe, incurable birth injury can occur. These birth injuries, which can significantly impair a baby for life, may include:
Birth injuries are most likely to occur when other labor complications, such as the following, arise:
In these events, doctors and nurses are more likely to not properly diagnose and promptly treat the following:
Such complications (in addition to delayed C-section and improper use of vacuum extraction or forceps) are some of the primary causes of birth injury.
Should infants be diagnosed with a severe birth injury, it's vital that parents:
During a free initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs can get a thorough evaluation of their case, as well as expert advice regarding the best manner in which to pursue their claim.
Those who decide to stand up for their legal rights and seek the settlements they deserve can recover compensation for their infant's:
Has your child suffered a birth injury as a result of medical malpractice? Even if you are unsure if medical malpractice led to your baby’s birth injury, you should seek professional legal help from a qualified birth injury attorney who will thoroughly evaluate your case and help you recover the compensation you need to cover financial, emotional and physical damages. For more information, please contact us today.
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