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Birth Injury Lawsuits

Birth injuries can have devastating and long-lasting effects on both infants and their families. Understanding the causes, common injuries, and legal options available is crucial for parents seeking justice and compensation. Women between the ages of 25 and 34, particularly those with high-risk pregnancies, should be aware of the potential for birth injuries. The risks and outcomes can be severe, impacting both the mother and child long-term.

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Common Birth Injuries

Birth injuries are a significant concern for new parents, with approximately 157,700 potentially avoidable injuries to mothers and newborns occurring each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), birth injuries affect about 7 of every 1,000 babies born in the United States. These injuries are most common in rural areas and can result from various factors, including the size of the baby, premature birth, and multiple births. Obstetricians (OBs) are often the most likely doctors to be sued in these cases.

Birth injuries can result from various complications during labor and delivery. Common injuries include:

Cerebral palsy

Brachial plexus injuries (Erb's Palsy)

Fractures

Cephalohematoma

Caput succedaneum

Perinatal asphyxia

Intracranial hemorrhage

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Who is Affected?

Birth injuries can have long-term effects on children's health, impacting their development and overall well-being. Certain groups are especially vulnerable, including babies who are oversized, born prematurely, and those who are part of multiple births. With a high number of potentially avoidable injuries each year, the widespread concern highlights the significant risks and long-term consequences associated with birth injuries.

Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional provides substandard care that results in harm to the patient. In the context of birth injuries, this can include:

Failure to monitor fetal distress

Delayed or improper response to complications during delivery

Incorrect use of delivery instruments

Failure to perform a timely C-section

Inadequate prenatal care

Obstetricians are the most likely doctors to be sued in birth injury cases. Proving medical malpractice involves demonstrating that the healthcare provider's negligence directly caused the injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the basis for these lawsuits against medical professionals?

Medical professionals have a responsibility to provide a standard level of care to their patients. The lawsuits claim that some medical professionals may have failed to meet this standard, leading to birth injuries. These cases often involve allegations of negligence or malpractice.

What steps should I take if I suspect my child has suffered a birth injury?

If you suspect your child has suffered a birth injury, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention and document any symptoms or health issues your child is experiencing. Gather evidence such as medical records and contact an attorney experienced in handling birth injury cases for a free case evaluation and to discuss your legal options.

What kind of compensation can I expect from a birth injury lawsuit?

Compensation from a birth injury lawsuit can cover various damages, including medical expenses for current and future treatment, costs of special education and therapy, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. In some cases, you may also be awarded punitive damages if the court finds that the medical professional acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct. An attorney can provide a more detailed assessment based on the specifics of your case.

Why People Are Filing

Parents are filing birth injury lawsuits to seek justice and compensation for the harm caused to their children due to medical negligence. These lawsuits aim to cover medical expenses, provide funds for special education and therapy, compensate for pain and suffering, and address emotional distress. By holding healthcare providers accountable, families hope to secure necessary resources for their child's well-being and drive systemic changes to improve maternal and neonatal care.

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The representative will follow up with additional questions, as necessary, to determine if your case is viable, based on the symptoms or conditions you (or your loved one) have experienced.

Why Choose BBB Attorneys?

Attorney Peter Bowman

Peter Bowman

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BBB Attorneys, LLC is a law firm that focuses on holding insurance companies and corporations accountable for their careless, negligent and reckless decisions. With the use of technology and hard work, they have recovered millions of dollars for their clients. Their attorneys help individuals with personal injury claims throughout the country. They focus on claims involving medical devices, serious injuries, defective and dangerous products.

Our Mission

We are dedicated attorneys focused on helping people with serious injuries caused by negligent and irresponsible product manufacturers. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured and are exploring potential legal representation, we are here to help. At BBB Attorneys, we aggressively fight for our clients and focus all of our resources and efforts to obtain the highest quality results under the circumstances. If retained, we begin fighting for you from day one. Whether we need to have our investigator obtain a crucial witness statement, hire a videographer to document our client’s recovery, or hire an experienced consultant – we work tirelessly to get results.

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