Birth Injuries

Protecting Your Interests After Birth Injuries

Expectant parents rely on their medical professionals to ensure the delivery of a healthy baby and take all steps necessary to address any issues that arise during pregnancy or delivery. Healthcare professionals have a duty to mothers and their babies -- before delivery and after. When that duty is neglected and mistakes are made, it can have severe and life-altering implications.

Cases involving allegations of medical malpractice are highly complex. The medical professionals who commit these errors and the facilities they work for will do anything possible to avoid being held accountable. Our birth injury lawyers are extremely well respected in Arizona and have years of experience, knowledge, resources, and commitment to see your case through to the finish with the best outcome available.

Our lawyers will strongly represent any birth injury claim

Cases involving allegations of medical malpractice can be extremely complex. The medical professionals who commit these errors and the facilities they work for will do anything possible to avoid being held accountable. Our birth injury lawyers have the knowledge, resources, and commitment to see your case through to the finish and secure the best outcome available.

Common Birth Injuries

Several types of birth injuries can occur during labor and delivery. Some common birth injuries include:

• Brachial plexus injury: This injury occurs when the nerves in the baby's neck are damaged during delivery. It can cause weakness or paralysis in the baby's arm.
• Fractures: Babies can sustain fractures during delivery, particularly if they are delivered using forceps or a vacuum.
• Cephalohematoma: This is a blood collection under the skin on the baby's scalp, usually caused by trauma during delivery. It usually goes away on its own within a few weeks.
• Intracranial hemorrhage: This is bleeding within the brain, which can be caused by trauma during delivery. It can be a severe injury that can lead to long-term disability or death.
• Erb's palsy: This is a type of brachial plexus injury that affects the upper arm. It can cause weakness or paralysis in the baby's arm and hand.
• Klumpke's paralysis: This is another brachial plexus injury affecting the lower arm and hand. It can cause weakness or paralysis in the baby's hand and wrist.
  

Severe Birth Injuries

The severity of a birth injury can vary significantly. Some birth injuries are minor and resolve independently with little or no treatment, while others can be severe and cause long-term disability or death.

Some of the most severe birth injuries include:

• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE): This is a type of brain injury that occurs when the baby's brain doesn't get enough oxygen. It can cause long-term disability or death.
• Cerebral palsy: This is a group of neurological disorders caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, or after birth. It can cause muscle weakness, spasticity, and difficulties with movement and coordination.
• Intracranial hemorrhage: This is bleeding within the brain, which can be caused by trauma during delivery. It can be a severe injury that can lead to long-term disability or death.
• Perinatal asphyxia: This is a condition in which the baby doesn't get enough oxygen before, during, or after delivery. It can cause brain damage and other serious health problems.
• Congenital disabilities: These are conditions that are present at birth and are caused by genetic or environmental factors. They can affect any part of the body and can vary in severity. Some congenital disabilities, such as chromosomal abnormalities, can be severe and cause long-term disability or death.

It's important to note that most birth injuries are preventable with proper medical care. You must speak with an attorney if you have concerns about a birth injury.

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