Where To Start If Your Child Has A Birth Injury

Although the joy of having a child is remarkable, the process of birth can be very difficult for the mother and child. As a matter of fact, it can be downright harmful if not handled by a capable physician or specialist.

Birth injuries occur due to trauma resulting during the birthing process. Sometimes it’s temporary, other times it's long lasting. Often, negligence is involved.

That’s not saying all birth injury impediments are due to the neglect of the medical professional, medical procedure or medical performance. Some birth injuries are caused by biological imbalances, like if there is starvation of oxygen to the baby.

Still, an experienced medical specialist can deter most of these complications with early diagnoses and preparation.

Usual Causes of Birth Injuries:

Medical malpractice or procedural misstep could cause birth defects but so can these:

* Breech delivery

* Prolonged labor

* Premature birth

Varieties of Birth Injuries:

The types of birth injuries however, are more varied. Some are simply temporary and some are significantly more significant and permanent.

Temporary:

* Bruising (example: mishandled forceps)

* Swelling (example: from bruising)

* Forcep scars (resulting in bruising and or swelling)

* Fractures (rare and most often associated with breech deliveries)

* Loss of nerve or muscular function and dexterity (requires surgery)

* Facial paralysis (from bruising or torn nerves)

* Brachial Plexis (Erb’s Palsy or loss of dexterity in the arm due to excessive stretching of nerves or muscular tissue around the shoulder.)

Long-lasting:

* Torn nerves (as a result of pulling; causing swelling)

* Broken neck (due to excessive twisting)

* Fractured skull (because of slipping of the head onto a counter)

* Facial paralysis (due to torn nerves; can require surgery)

* Brachial Plexis (Erb’s Palsy)

* Cerebral Palsy (decrease in movement or dexterity due to brain damage)

If you believe you or a family member has had to endure a birth-related injury, it's in your best interest to contact a professional personal injury or birth injury lawyer immediately. By utilizing a professional legal expert, you'll be able to get the compensation you are owed.

This kind of legal case has a Statue of Limitations. Despite the fact that each state differs, a common duration is two (2) years. If you miss the deadline, you won’t have the ability to file a lawsuit. So, take action now!