The birth of a child can cause a wide range of emotions for families. Unfortunately, some birth injuries are the result of medical malpractice and can leave a child with lifelong and debilitating injuries. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, approximately seven birth injuries occur per every 1,000 live births.
Commons ways medical negligence can cause birth injuries include:
· Caregivers failing to recognize fetal distress
· Improper use of labor-inducing drugs
· Neglecting to perform a timely C-section
· Using too much force to extract the baby
It can be extremely difficult for new parents to recognize when the negligence of hospital staff has led to a birth injury. For that reason, it can be helpful for new parents to learn about some of the most common birth injuries that are caused by physician negligence. The most common birth injuries include:
· Brain damage
· Bone and skull fractures
· Cerebral palsy
· Erb’s palsy
· Facial paralysis
The costs of raising a child suffering from a birth injury can be substantial. With ongoing treatment and necessary medical devices, new parents can find themselves struggling financially.
We Are Here to Help You in Your Time of Need
If your child has suffered a birth injury, contact our New Orleans medical malpractice lawyers for a free consultation. Shirin Harrell and Eric Nowak will provide you with the personal attention and aggressive representation you need during a very trying and emotional time.
Harrell & Nowak, L.L.C.—New Orleans medical malpractice lawyers