The birth of your child should be one of the most exciting days of your life. After the check-ups, preparation and months of waiting, you should be able to meet your baby with elation. However, when your newborn receives a birth injury due to medical malpractice, the joy you feel can quickly be erased.
Birth injuries can cause immense difficulty for you and your child, and you shouldn’t have to deal with those difficulties alone. The team at Eng & Woods wants to hold those who caused your child harm accountable.
Let’s cover some of the most common birth injuries we see and what you should do if your child has been injured.
Common Birth Injuries
Some of the most common birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy. One of the most common birth defects, cerebral palsy refers to a variety of disorders that affect the brain. The disorder results from a lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain during labor and has long-lasting effects throughout the child’s life that require constant care.
- Erb’s palsy. Also referred to as brachial plexus palsy, this defect involves the paralysis of the child’s arm due to injuries in several vital nerves. This injury generally occurs as the result of a difficult childbirth.
- Oxygen deficiencies. An oxygen deficiency can cause irreparable brain damage, significant organ damage or even death. Children subjected to oxygen deficiencies may need continual care throughout adulthood.
What Should I Do If My Child Receives a Birth Injury?
Birth injuries can be the result of a number of negligent parties, including your direct health care providers, caregivers and prescription drug manufacturers. If your child suffered a birth injury, you need to contact a medical malpractice attorney from Eng & Woods as soon as possible. Our team will help you get the compensation you and your child need to recover from this devastating injury.
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