Birth Injury

Representing the injured, the wronged and their families

A newborn baby is perhaps the most fragile life imaginable; totally defenseless and wholly dependent on the expertise of doctors and nurses, a child can easily be harmed by the negligence or misconduct of hospital staff if they fail to handle the delivery and first few hours of a baby’s life with the utmost level of care and professionalism.

7 in 1,000 babies suffer a birth injury (www.cerebralpalsy.org). There are over 550,000 cases of cerebral palsy, which develops before, during, or sometimes right after childbirth. 9,750 babies and infants in the U.S. are diagnosed with cerebral palsy every year. The number of new annual cases of cerebral palsy has increased 25% in the past decade.

Problems like cerebral palsy are often caused by factors beyond our control. All too often, however, these debilitating conditions result from medical negligence. When a medical mistake has been made, you should not be held responsible for the costly, lengthy treatments your child may require.

Common Birth Injuries

A child being delivered is in a uniquely vulnerable position and can suffer a variety of devastating injuries, some of which are life-altering and permanent. [read more]

Birth Injury Events

There may be a number of contributing factors associated with a birth injury ranging from a difficult pregnancy to the size and position of the baby during labor and delivery. Read more about the events commonly associated with birth injuries and find out how a birth injury lawyer can help you. [read more]

General Birth Injury FAQ

What are the signs of a birth injury? Do I need to contact a lawyer? If you or someone you know experienced a difficult delivery or otherwise has concerns about a baby’s birth, you probably have questions. Look here for answers. [read more]

Cerebral Palsy FAQ

What is cerebral palsy? What are the signs? What are the different types of cerebral palsy? Do I have a case? If someone close to you has suffered a birth injury, many of your questions will be answered in this section. [read more]

Cerebral Palsy Causes

What caused a specific case of cerebral palsy is not always known. However, all too often we find that a doctor's negligence is responsible. Read more about how this can happen. [read more]

Erb's Palsy / Brachial Plexus Injury

Another birth injury affecting muscle movement and coordination is a brachial plexus injury. Erb's palsy is an example. This section explains this rare type of birth injury. [read more]

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