Cesarean sections or “C-sections” are a method of delivering a baby through a surgical cut in the mother’s abdomen rather than traditional birth. According to Birth Injury Help Center, approximately 1 in 3 births in the U.S. occur via C-section. C-sections are typically used when the mother and/or baby are under a dangerous amount of stress during the birthing process to prevent unnecessary injury to the mother or child, and/or to mitigate...
Shoulder dystocia is a type of birth injury that occurs when a baby’s shoulders become stuck during the birthing process. Women with babies weighing more and women who have experienced births involving shoulder dystocia before are more likely to experience this birth trauma. While most babies born in cases involving shoulder dystocia are perfectly healthy, it can cause serious risks for mother and child if not dealt with accordingly. This can...
Birth injuries can include any kind of injury to a mother or child during the birthing process. Birth injuries can be temporary or cause long-lasting or even life-long damage. Although some forms of birth injury are unavoidable, it’s thought that nearly 50% of all birth injuries could be avoided with proper identification and planning, according to the Birth Injury Guide. In these cases, it’s possible that medical malpractice might have...
Cerebral palsy (CP) includes a group of permanent disorders affecting a child’s movement, muscle tone, posture, and even sensations, swallowing, and speaking. What many people may not know is that around 20% of cerebral palsy cases have been linked to birth injuries in the form of brain injuries according to the Cerebral Palsy Group. However, this number could potentially be higher since many symptoms of cerebral palsy may not occur for months...
According to the Birth Injury Guide, approximately 1 in every 9,714 people in the United States are born with a birth injury. It is thought that nearly 50% of all birth injuries are potentially avoidable by identification and planning for obstetrical risk factors, indicating that 50% of all birth injuries occur due to medical malpractice.One of the most common types of medical malpractice occurs in the form of birth injuries. Medical malpractice...
The short answer is yes, but not all cases are the same. You’ll need a qualified attorney to examine the facts of the case in detail to determine the merits of a suit. However, many cases have found that brachial plexus injuries are often preventable.Brachial Plexus Injuries Are Often PreventableThe brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves in the spine that extend to the neck, arms and armpits. For newborn infants, the brachial plexus is...
Cerebral palsy can be caused by medical malpractice. That’s not always the case, though, as there are several types of cerebral palsy, with a variety of potential causes. In general, the disorder is a bit of a mystery, and yet it remains one of the most common conditions among children in the United States. An average of 1 in 323 children are born with cerebral palsy. To better understand what can cause cerebral palsy…We Have to Understand...
Medical malpractice cases are more common than many people think. In fact, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States according to a recent John Hopkins study, and that isn't even counting all of the injuries. This isn't the most comforting thought, but it is still important to be aware of. Knowing this information can prove very valuable if a patient is harmed and even killed from improper medical care. If you...