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Head injuries at birth can be the result of complications during pregnancy or during the delivery process. Head injuries at birth are often the result of medical malpractice or some other form of negligence on behalf of another person. This negligence can include mistakes made during a woman''s pregnancy or errors made during the child birth process that result in head injuries at birth.
Head injuries at birth can involve a cerebrovascular accident or stroke that occurs before or during birth. Head injuries at birth may be the result of anoxia, where the brain is deprived oxygen for an extended period of time. Head injuries at birth or during pregnancy can also lead to cerebral palsy.
Head injuries at birth or during pregnancy are the main causes of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a condition where the injured brain is unable to adequately control the body, especially muscle and motor movements. A fetus is more prone to head injuries at birth under the following circumstances: prenatal infection, Rh incompatibility, premature birth, improper dating of the pregnancy and other pregnancy complications.
Head injuries at birth can occur as a result of a number of complications. An exceptionally long or difficult delivery can result in head injuries at birth. A baby that is delivered too soon or too late is at an increased risk for developing head injuries at birth. A difficult vacuum or forceps delivery can also cause head injuries at birth.
A baby may suffer from head injuries at birth because of an extended period without oxygen (anoxia), a seizure, or a stroke. A stroke occurs when a disruption in the blood supply to the brain causes brain bleeding or hemorrhage. These head injuries at birth can lead to brain tissue damage and neurological problems.
Head injuries at birth are often attributed to medical negligence. When a doctor or other medical professional fails to exact the same amount of care and prudence that a reasonable person would apply to a similar medical situation by failing to prevent injury and harm, they may be guilty of negligence or medical malpractice. This can occur when a doctor applies undue force during a difficult delivery causing trauma and other causes of head injuries at birth. Head injuries at birth may also be the result of carelessness or some other failure to prevent injury on behalf of a medical professional.
If your child has suffered head injures at birth that may be the result of medical negligence, you may wish to speak to a qualified attorney who can evaluate your case to determine if you are eligible to seek compensation for your damages. If your child''s head injuries at birth are found to be the result of medical negligence, you may be eligible for compensation of medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
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