Case Types -Birth Injury Claims

Birth Injury During the process of childbirth an infant may suffer a physical injury or deformity that is directly related to the result of being born. Through the course of delivery, a baby can experience calamities that should not be associated with the joyous act of giving birth to a child. These calamities may result in serious developmental issues for the baby and may even result in a casualty. Birth Injury Causes A difficult birth or injury to the baby can occur because of the baby’s size or the position during labor and delivery. A birth injury is categorized as any type of damage or injury afflicted to an infant's body before, during, or slightly after the child's birth. Complications through the course of pregnancy or labor can result in a wide variety of complications for a newborn baby. Birth injuries vary greatly - from very minor to being so severe as to cause the death of the infant. There are many different possible causes for birth injuries, including: Breech Delivery Delayed Cesarean Section Failure to notice Fetal Distress Placenta Abruption Medical Negligence Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders characterized by loss of movement or loss of other nerve functions. These disorders are caused by injuries to the brain that occur during fetal development or near the time of birth. As a result of a birth injury or defect, an infant may be afflicted with the following: Erb's Palsy Cerebral Palsy Dystocia Injury Mental Retardation SIDS Epilepsy Autism If you or anyone you know has experienced the results of a birth injury or any other kind of personal injury, please contact us. We are here to help you. GET HELP- Contact our lawyers now if you think a severe violation or negligence has happened in Birth Injury care of someone you know or love. Suffering must be stopped. Let our lawyers inform you of your legal options. You have rights & protections by law !   BE INFORMED      Related NY Birth Injury Reading below Birth Injury Cesarean Section Risk Help Against Fetal Distress Risk Factor for Erb's Palsy Birth Injury Facts, Stats & Law NY & National Birth Injury Help Links