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Mechanical or anoxic trauma incurred by the infant during labor or delivery.

The large network of nerve fibers which distributes the innervation of the upper extremity. The brachial plexus extends from the neck into the axilla. In humans, the nerves of the plexus usually originate from the lower cervical and the first thoracic spinal cord segments (C5-C8 and T1), but variations are not uncommon.

Longitudinal cavities in the spinal cord, most often in the cervical region, which may extend for multiple spinal levels. The cavities are lined by dense, gliogenous tissue and may be associated with SPINAL CORD NEOPLASMS; spinal cord traumatic injuries; and vascular malformations. Syringomyelia is marked clinically by pain and PARESTHESIA, muscular atrophy of the hands, and analgesia with thermoanesthesia of the hands and arms, but with the tactile sense preserved (sensory dissociation). Lower extremity spasticity and incontinence may also develop. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1269)

An infant during the first month after birth.

The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.

Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.

The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual at BIRTH. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.

Effect of mode of delivery in nulliparous women on neonatal intracranial injury. (1/130)

BACKGROUND: Infants delivered by vacuum extraction or other operative techniques may be more likely to sustain major injuries than those delivered spontaneously, but the extent of the risk is unknown. METHODS: From a California data base, we identified 583,340 live-born singleton infants born to nulliparous women between 1992 and 1994 and weighing between 2500 and 4000 g. One third of the infants were delivered by operative techniques. We evaluated the relation between the mode of delivery and morbidity in the infants. RESULTS: Intracranial hemorrhage occurred in 1 of 860 infants delivered by vacuum extraction, 1 of 664 delivered with the use of forceps, 1 of 907 delivered by cesarean section during labor, 1 of 2750 delivered by cesarean section with no labor, and 1 of 1900 delivered spontaneously. As compared with the infants delivered spontaneously, those delivered by vacuum extraction had a significantly higher rate of subdural or cerebral hemorrhage (odds ratio, 2.7; 95 percent confidence interval, 1.9 to 3.9), as did the infants delivered with the use of forceps (odds ratio, 3.4; 95 percent confidence interval, 1.9 to 5.9) or cesarean section during labor (odds ratio, 2.5; 95 percent confidence interval, 1.8 to 3.4), but the rate of subdural or cerebral hemorrhage associated with vacuum extraction did not differ significantly from that associated with forceps use (odds ratio for the comparison with vacuum extraction, 1.2; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.7 to 2.2) or cesarean section during labor (odds ratio, 0.9; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.6 to 1.4). CONCLUSIONS: The rate of intracranial hemorrhage is higher among infants delivered by vacuum extraction, forceps, or cesarean section during labor than among infants delivered spontaneously, but the rate among infants delivered by cesarean section before labor is not higher, suggesting that the common risk factor for hemorrhage is abnormal labor. (+info)

Chiari malformation and syringomyelia in monozygotic twins: birth injury as a possible cause of syringomyelia--case report. (2/130)

A 26-year-old female, the elder of monozygotic twins, presented with slow progressive numbness and pain in her left arm. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging showed syringomyelia with Chiari malformation. The patient's birth had been difficult with prolonged delivery time, breech delivery, and neonatal asphyxia. MR imaging of the patient's twin sister showed mild tonsillar ectopia, but absence of syringomyelia. This younger sister was born without problems. The patient underwent syringosubarachnoid shunt at the C5-6 level. The syrinx was collapsed promptly, and her symptoms disappeared. This case of syringomyelia with Chiari malformation in one of twins suggests that birth injury is likely to be a cause of the pathogenesis of syringomyelia. (+info)

The problem of obstetrical complications and schizophrenia. (3/130)

The use of the term "obstetrical complications" (OCs) and its variations to encompass diverse physiological mechanisms (e.g., genetic, ischemic, hemorrhagic, infectious) of disruption to fetal/neonatal brain development has engendered inconsistency, confusion, and controversy. The principal reason is that the term OCs belies the absence of a fully adequate conceptual framework for characterizing neurodevelopmental risk. We propose that neurodevelopmental risk factors for schizophrenia can be assessed more clearly if broad OC scales are replaced by measures representing more homogeneous pathways of disturbed brain development. Using a new OC classification, we found that disordered growth related to hypoxic-ischemic compromise to early brain development may confer an elevated risk of schizophrenia and other adult-onset psychoses, particularly in the presence of familial risk. Abnormal fetal and neonatal brain growth and development in schizophrenia and OCs may also, at least in part, result from genetic factors and could help explain the relation between seemingly inconsistent OCs identified in prior research. (+info)

The relationship of prenatal and perinatal complications to cognitive functioning at age 7 in the New England Cohorts of the National Collaborative Perinatal Project. (4/130)

Previous literature shows that children who later develop schizophrenia have elevated rates of prenatal and perinatal complications (PPCs) and neuropsychological deficits in childhood. However, little is known about the relationship of these risk factors to each other. We evaluated the relationship between PPCs and neuropsychological functioning at age 7 in a large epidemiological study of pregnancy, birth, and development: the National Collaborative Perinatal Project (NCPP). Thirteen standardized measures of cognitive abilities were acquired on 11,889 children at approximately age 7. Principal components analysis was used to create three neuropsychological measures: academic achievement skills, verbal-conceptual abilities, and perceptual-motor abilities. We measured the relationship between these factors and three measures of PPCs: low birth weight (LBW), probable hypoxicischemic complications, and chronic hypoxia. All three measures of PPCs were significantly associated with lower neuropsychological performance, after controlling for various confounders. LBW had the strongest association with neuropsychological performance, followed by an index of presumed hypoxic insults. The effect sizes between PPCs and cognitive factors at age 7 were consistently largest with perceptual-motor abilities, followed by academic achievement skills and verbal-conceptual abilities. Future studies will evaluate the effects of specific PPCs and genetic risk factors for psychosis on cognitive functioning in childhood. (+info)

Maternal recall of pregnancy history: accuracy and bias in schizophrenia research. (5/130)

Most investigations that report a positive association between obstetric complications and schizophrenia have been case-control studies that are often based on long-term maternal recall of events during pregnancy. We tested the hypothesis that mothers of adult offspring with schizophrenia or other psychoses systematically overreport obstetric complications compared with mothers of unaffected offspring. Subjects were selected from the New England cohorts of the National Collaborative Perinatal Project, a large prospective cohort with well-documented records of pregnancy and delivery. Mothers of 39 offspring with psychosis and 39 control offspring were recontacted and completed a structured interview regarding their pregnancy history. Accuracy of maternal recall varied greatly in relation to the type of pregnancy event, and recall was inaccurate for many specific events. For the control sample only, maternal recall of the total number of complications corresponded closely to chart information. Contrary to the study hypothesis, mothers of offspring with psychosis report fewer complications than indicated in their obstetric records, with no evidence of positive recall bias. These results suggest that previous reports of a positive association between obstetric complications and schizophrenia are not likely to have resulted from biased maternal recall. (+info)

A prospective cohort study of genetic and perinatal influences in the etiology of schizophrenia. (6/130)

In this study, we examined whether fetal hypoxia and other obstetric complications (OCs) are related to risk for adult schizophrenia; whether such effects are specific to cases with an early age at onset; and whether the obstetric influences depend on, covary with, or are independent of familial risk. Subjects were 72 patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder; 63 of their siblings not diagnosed with schizophrenia; and 7,941 nonpsychiatric controls, whose gestations and births were monitored prospectively with standard research protocols as part of the National Collaborative Perinatal Project. Adult psychiatric morbidity was ascertained via a longitudinal treatment data base indexing regional public health service utilization, and diagnoses were made by review of all pertinent medical records according to DSM-IV criteria. We found that the odds of schizophrenia increased linearly with increasing number of hypoxia-associated OCs and that this effect was specific to cases with an early age at onset/first treatment contact. There were no relationships between schizophrenia and birth weight or other (prenatal/nonhypoxic) OCs. Siblings of patients with schizophrenia were no more likely to have suffered hypoxia-associated OCs than were nonpsychiatric cohort controls. Because the majority of individuals exposed to fetal hypoxia did not develop schizophrenia, such factors likely are incapable of causing schizophrenia on their own. Together, these findings suggest that hypoxia acts additively or interactively with genetic factors in influencing liability to schizophrenia. We propose a model in which the neurotoxic effects of fetal hypoxia may lead to an earlier onset of psychosis because of premature pruning of cortical synapses. (+info)

Childhood neuromotor dysfunction in schizophrenia patients and their unaffected siblings: a prospective cohort study. (7/130)

Neuromotor dysfunction is a consistent finding in high-risk and archival studies of schizophrenia, but the sources of this dysfunction and its role in the developmental course of the disorder remain poorly understood. This study examined childhood motor predictors of adult psychiatric outcome in a birth cohort sample (72 patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, 63 unaffected siblings, and 7,941 nonpsychiatric controls), evaluated prospectively with neurologic examinations at 8 months, 4 years, and 7 years of age. Deviance on motor coordination measures at 7 years was associated with both adult schizophrenia and unaffected sibling status, suggesting that a cofamilial (and perhaps genetic) factor underlies motor coordination deficits in schizophrenia. Unusual movements at ages 4 and 7 predicted adult schizophrenia but not unaffected sibling status, indicating that these deficits may be specific to those who will develop the clinical phenotype. None of the motor precursors were confined to patients with an early age at first treatment contact. Fetal hypoxia predicted unusual movements at 4 but not 7 years among the preschizophrenia subjects, suggesting neurodevelopmental dependence of its functional effects. Neither prenatal complications nor birth weight were associated with motor dysfunction in preschizophrenia subjects or their unaffected siblings at any age. Finally, preschizophrenia children did not show the expected developmental decline in unusual movements, perhaps reflecting aberrant functional maturation of cortical-subcortical pathways. (+info)

Comparison of maternal and infant outcomes between vacuum extraction and forceps deliveries. (8/130)

The authors conducted a population-based historical cohort study in the Canadian province of Quebec to assess the maternal and infant outcomes associated with vacuum extraction and forceps deliveries. The study database contains information on 305,391 mother-infant dyads (linked by a common institutional code and hospital chart number) for singleton live vaginal births with a nonbreech presentation at the gestational age of 37 or more completed weeks and a birth weight between 2,500 and 4,000 g during fiscal years 1991/1992 to 1995/1996. Of the births, 31,015 were delivered by vacuum extraction, and 18,727 were delivered by forceps. Compared with delivery by forceps, the adjusted risk ratios for third-/fourth-degree perineal laceration, intracranial hemorrhage, subdural or cerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cephalhematoma, and neonatal in-hospital death were 0.48 (95% confidence interval: 0.45, 0.50), 1.28 (95% confidence interval: 0.73, 2.25), 0.97 (95% confidence interval: 0.49, 1.93), 0.99 (95% confidence interval: 0.16, 5.97), 5.44 (confidence interval: 1.26, 23.43), 2.02 (95% confidence interval: 1.89, 2.16), and 0.93 (95% confidence interval: 0.32, 2.70), respectively. The authors conclude that vacuum extraction causes less maternal trauma but may increase the risk of cephalhematoma and certain types of intracranial hemorrhage (e.g., subarachnoid hemorrhage). (+info)

Birth injuries refer to damages or injuries that a baby suffers during the birthing process. These injuries can result from various factors, such as mechanical forces during delivery, medical negligence, or complications during pregnancy or labor. Some common examples of birth injuries include:

1. Brachial plexus injuries: Damage to the nerves that control movement and feeling in the arms and hands, often caused by excessive pulling or stretching during delivery.
2. Cephalohematoma: A collection of blood between the skull and the periosteum (the membrane covering the bone), usually caused by trauma during delivery.
3. Caput succedaneum: Swelling of the soft tissues of the baby's scalp, often resulting from pressure on the head during labor and delivery.
4. Fractures: Broken bones, such as a clavicle or skull fracture, can occur due to mechanical forces during delivery.
5. Intracranial hemorrhage: Bleeding in or around the brain, which can result from trauma during delivery or complications like high blood pressure in the mother.
6. Perinatal asphyxia: A lack of oxygen supply to the baby before, during, or immediately after birth, which can lead to brain damage and other health issues.
7. Subconjunctival hemorrhage: Bleeding under the conjunctiva (the clear membrane covering the eye), often caused by pressure on the head during delivery.
8. Spinal cord injuries: Damage to the spinal cord, which can result in paralysis or other neurological issues, may occur due to excessive force during delivery or medical negligence.

It's important to note that some birth injuries are unavoidable and may not be a result of medical malpractice. However, if a healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care expected during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that originates from the spinal cord in the neck region and supplies motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb. It is formed by the ventral rami (branches) of the lower four cervical nerves (C5-C8) and the first thoracic nerve (T1). In some cases, contributions from C4 and T2 may also be included.

The brachial plexus nerves exit the intervertebral foramen, pass through the neck, and travel down the upper chest before branching out to form major peripheral nerves of the upper limb. These include the axillary, radial, musculocutaneous, median, and ulnar nerves, which further innervate specific muscles and sensory areas in the arm, forearm, and hand.

Damage to the brachial plexus can result in various neurological deficits, such as weakness or paralysis of the upper limb, numbness, or loss of sensation in the affected area, depending on the severity and location of the injury.

Syringomyelia is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a fluid-filled cavity or cavities (syrinx) within the spinal cord. This syrinx can lead to various symptoms depending on its size and location, which may include pain, muscle weakness, numbness, and stiffness in the neck, back, shoulders, arms, or legs. In some cases, it may also affect bladder and bowel function, sexual performance, and the ability to maintain normal body temperature. Syringomyelia is often associated with Chiari malformation, a condition where the lower part of the brain extends into the spinal canal. However, other conditions such as spinal cord injuries, tumors, or infections may also cause syringomyelia.

A newborn infant is a baby who is within the first 28 days of life. This period is also referred to as the neonatal period. Newborns require specialized care and attention due to their immature bodily systems and increased vulnerability to various health issues. They are closely monitored for signs of well-being, growth, and development during this critical time.

Pregnancy is a physiological state or condition where a fertilized egg (zygote) successfully implants and grows in the uterus of a woman, leading to the development of an embryo and finally a fetus. This process typically spans approximately 40 weeks, divided into three trimesters, and culminates in childbirth. Throughout this period, numerous hormonal and physical changes occur to support the growing offspring, including uterine enlargement, breast development, and various maternal adaptations to ensure the fetus's optimal growth and well-being.

A wound is a type of injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues are cut, pierced, torn, or otherwise broken. Wounds can be caused by a variety of factors, including accidents, violence, surgery, or certain medical conditions. There are several different types of wounds, including:

* Incisions: These are cuts that are made deliberately, often during surgery. They are usually straight and clean.
* Lacerations: These are tears in the skin or other tissues. They can be irregular and jagged.
* Abrasions: These occur when the top layer of skin is scraped off. They may look like a bruise or a scab.
* Punctures: These are wounds that are caused by sharp objects, such as needles or knives. They are usually small and deep.
* Avulsions: These occur when tissue is forcibly torn away from the body. They can be very serious and require immediate medical attention.

Injuries refer to any harm or damage to the body, including wounds. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and head trauma. It is important to seek medical attention for any injury that is causing significant pain, swelling, or bleeding, or if there is a suspected bone fracture or head injury.

In general, wounds and injuries should be cleaned and covered with a sterile bandage to prevent infection. Depending on the severity of the wound or injury, additional medical treatment may be necessary. This may include stitches for deep cuts, immobilization for broken bones, or surgery for more serious injuries. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and to prevent complications.

Birth weight refers to the first weight of a newborn infant, usually taken immediately after birth. It is a critical vital sign that indicates the baby's health status and is used as a predictor for various short-term and long-term health outcomes.

Typically, a full-term newborn's weight ranges from 5.5 to 8.8 pounds (2.5 to 4 kg), although normal birth weights can vary significantly based on factors such as gestational age, genetics, maternal health, and nutrition. Low birth weight is defined as less than 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg), while high birth weight is greater than 8.8 pounds (4 kg).

Low birth weight babies are at a higher risk for various medical complications, including respiratory distress syndrome, jaundice, infections, and developmental delays. High birth weight babies may face challenges with delivery, increased risk of obesity, and potential metabolic issues later in life. Regular prenatal care is essential to monitor fetal growth and ensure a healthy pregnancy and optimal birth weight for the baby.

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Milwaukee Birth Injury Lawyers: Mark D. Baus is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. (romingerlegal.com)
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Stratford Birth Injury Lawyers: Adam D Schlein is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Stratford, Connecticut area. (romingerlegal.com)
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Boston Birth Injury Lawyers: Donald R. Grady Jr is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Boston, Massachusetts area. (romingerlegal.com)
Waltham Birth Injury Lawyers: Sidney Gorovitz is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Waltham, Massachusetts area. (romingerlegal.com)
Los Angeles Birth Injury Lawyers: Jon Alan Turigliatto is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Los Angeles, California area. (romingerlegal.com)
Orlando Birth Injury Lawyers: Maria Dolores Tejedor is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Orlando, Florida area. (romingerlegal.com)
Schaumburg Birth Injury Lawyers: Cecille D. Balutan is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Schaumburg, Illinois area. (romingerlegal.com)
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Chicago Birth Injury Lawyers: Thomas A Zimmerman Jr. is listed online as Birth Injury Lawyers that help individuals in the Chicago, Illinois area. (romingerlegal.com)
Personal Injury Lawyers Serving the Entire U.S. (sokolovelaw.com)
If you have a case, our birth injury lawyers can fight for the compensation your family deserves. (sokolovelaw.com)
Our seasoned birth injury lawyers are here to help your family during this difficult time. (monheit.com)
Our friendly and compassionate personal injury lawyers know how devastating birth injuries can be for everyone involved. (paulsoncoletti.com)
The lawyers at Steinger, Greene & Feiner in Jacksonville are your trusted legal experts when it comes to birth injury claims. (injurylawyers.com)
Our Personal Injury Lawyers Proudly Serve Chicago and All of Illinois. (pfaffgill.com)
Our personal injury lawyers have the skill and experience to make a difference in your case. (pfaffgill.com)
You can contact our Lake Havasu City birth injury lawyers by phone at 1-800-706-3000 or online by filling out this form . (phillipslaw.com)
Birth injuries can be of several types, but the most common types of injuries that birth injury lawyers come across are infant brain injuries as a result of hypoxia , brachial plexus injuries and Erb's Palsy. (davislevin.com)
Our birth injury lawyers are extremely well respected in the state of Arizona, and have years of experience, knowledge, resources and commitment to see your case through to the finish with the best outcome available. (mpshq.com)
Our birth injury lawyers have the knowledge, resources and commitment to see your case through to the finish and secure the best outcome available. (mpshq.com)
Our skilled Savannah birth injury lawyers could help you pursue compensation on your baby's behalf and work to hold the negligent party responsible. (warlawgroup.com)
Chicago personal injury lawyers are well-versed in the legal process for medical malpractice claims. (red-redial.net)
The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC represent injured victims in lawsuits involving medical negligence, birth injury, birth complications, and wrongful death of the mother or newborn. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
Our birth injury lawyers are dedicated to ensuring surviving loved ones get justice for serious injuries caused by medical negligence during childbirth and are ready to evaluate your potential prolonged labor birth injury lawsuit . (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC is available to answer any questions you have regarding the monetary compensation you deserve should you lose a relative due to severe birth injuries. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
These lawyers have experience handling cases involving hypoxia and other birth injuries. (legalreader.com)
Luckily, birth injury lawyers deal with tragic injuries, so they can help you in many ways. (legalreader.com)
Michigan's Most Trusted Lawyers have helped other families struggling with similar birth injury traumas, and they won't hesitate to help you either. (legalreader.com)
Kensington, PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers Do No- Win, No-Fee Birth Injury Cases If you've experienced what no parent should have to, a traumatic birth injury, Justice Guardians Kensington wants to help right this wrong by getting you fair compensation. (edocr.com)
The renowned personal injury lawyers understand that a birth injury can leave a lasting scar upon your family and can completely change your baby's future health and life outcomes. (edocr.com)
The lawyers want you to know that whether a birth injury resulted from error during a natural birth or a C-section, they can assist you. (edocr.com)
Leading personal injury lawyers such as Schwaner Injury Law will come in handy when seeking a strong legal team to represent you throughout the legal process. (qentertainment.com)
They're also recognized birth injury lawyers in Chicago . (qentertainment.com)
This is also why many of our firm's cases are referred to us by other lawyers and law firms who trust us to handle their friends, family members, and clients' personal injury cases. (willenslaw.com)
Some lawyers may claim to be birth injury lawyers, but the truth probably is that the lawyer is a medical malpractice lawyer or even a personal injury lawyer who happens to have experience with handling birth injury matters. (willenslaw.com)
Our DeKalb birth injury lawyers will work with you to prepare a case that aims to obtain full and fair compensation for the harm your child suffered. (willenslaw.com)
Over the past two decades, Mr. Willens and his team of DeKalb personal injury lawyers have been instrumental in obtaining numerous million-dollar-plus recoveries on behalf of clients in a wide variety of injury cases. (willenslaw.com)
When these injuries are a result of incompetent medical professionals or sheer negligence, it just makes sense to speak with one of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers. (willenslaw.com)
Our highly accredited and award-winning birth injury lawyers in Rochester have been serving families in complex medical negligence cases in the surrounding areas since 1968. (faraci.com)

A birth injury lawyer can help families with filing legal claims to help pay for these tremendous costs and improve the quality of life for their child. (sokolovelaw.com)
If you or your child has been injured during a birth injury, an experienced birth injury lawyer may be able to help. (findlaw.com)
Use FindLaw to hire a local birth injury lawyer to help you prepare your case. (findlaw.com)
Consider consulting with an experienced birth injury lawyer to discuss your options. (monheit.com)
From filing your claim against the correct defendant to negotiating with insurance claims adjusters, your birth injury lawyer can handle the legwork of your claim, so you do not have to. (paulsoncoletti.com)
You or your lawyer must prove - under the evidentiary burden of more likely to be true than not true - that the defendant owed you a standard of care, violated this standard and caused your infant's injuries. (paulsoncoletti.com)
An Erb's palsy birth injury lawyer can help you hold him or her accountable. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced birth injuries lawyer, contact Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. , at 312-638-2407 or by email . (pfaffgill.com)
Geeta, a medical negligence lawyer at law firm Irwin Mitchell, underwent surgery for her injury also known as an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). (irwinmitchell.com)
When Should You Contact A Birth Injury Lawyer? (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
If you suspect your child suffered a childbirth injury due to medical malpractice, it might be difficult to know when to contact a birth injury lawyer. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
We recommend speaking to a Lake Havasu City birth injury lawyer to learn more about your potential options for seeking compensation. (phillipslaw.com)
We pair our clients accordingly with a Texas birth injury lawyer who is best suited for their particular situation. (reichandbinstock.com)
A lawyer in Savannah could help parents review their medical records to determine if a medical professional made a mistake that caused their child's birth injury. (warlawgroup.com)
Reach out to a Savannah birth injury lawyer today to schedule a free initial consultation. (warlawgroup.com)
Personal Injury Lawyer. (medicalmalpractice.net)
Working with a skilled birth injury lawyer is crucial so they can help you navigate the legal system and make sure you know all of your options and legal rights. (red-redial.net)
Time is of the essence in these cases and it is important that you hire a well-trained and experienced Florida Birth Injury Lawyer who knows local laws and will act immediately to protect your and your child's interests. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
you can contact Meyers Law PLLC -a birth injury lawyer who can guide you if your child has experienced an injury. (legalreader.com)
As an Illiniois lawyer handling medical malpractice for 25 plus years now, I have seen many types of birth injury cases. (willenslaw.com)
This is why families should consult with an experienced DeKalb birth injury lawyer to get the help they need. (willenslaw.com)
It's wise to speak to an experienced Rochester birth injury lawyer, like those at Faraci Lange, LLP if you believe your child's injuries and/or condition may have been caused by a medical professional's mistake, negligence, or wrongful action. (faraci.com)

Birth injuries must be distinguished from birth defects. (wikipedia.org)
There are more than 4,000 types of birth defects. (wikipedia.org)
Complications such as placenta previa, placental abruption, Placenta accreta, Retained placenta, Placental insufficiency, Placental infarcts, anemia, and preeclampsia can limit the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, increasing the risk of birth defects. (wikipedia.org)
There are many different steps that need to be taken when a woman is pregnant that will minimize the chance that the child will be harmed and ultimately be born with birth defects. (lawfitz.com)
Birth injuries and birth defects are not the same things. (reichandbinstock.com)
Examples of birth defects include missing limbs, a malformed heart, or even Down syndrome. (reichandbinstock.com)
Myth: Birth Injuries Are the Same as Birth Defects. (sokolovelaw.com)
Birth injuries are commonly mistaken for birth defects, but it's important to note the distinction. (sokolovelaw.com)
Birth defects are usually genetic abnormalities that develop before birth, and therefore inevitable. (sokolovelaw.com)
Not all birth injuries and defects are preventable, but medical professionals should be able to prevent many complications with proper care. (warlawgroup.com)
Birth defects are a major problem that affects hundreds of lives every day in New York, as well as other places across the nation. (medicalmalpractice.net)
What is the difference between birth injuries and birth defects? (medicalmalpractice.net)
Generally, a birth injury is caused by poor techniques or issues during delivery in the hospital, while birth defects occur as a result of conditions before or during the pregnancy that have an adverse effect on the infant. (medicalmalpractice.net)
However, if your child was born with birth defects, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a medication. (medicalmalpractice.net)
Not all birth defects or injuries are preventable, but many can be caught during prenatal care or delivery. (red-redial.net)
The Center for Disease Control reports that birth defects are the leading cause of death for infants in the United States. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
The Cleveland Clinic reports "two to three percent of live-born infants show one or more significant defects at birth. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
While most birth defects are the result of a genetic abnormality, many birth defects and injuries can be caused by a doctor's negligence during the delivery of your child or the hospital's failure to monitor your child in the days following birth. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
Unfortunately, many instances of fetal distress, one of the leading causes of birth defects, goes untreated by obstetricians during labor. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
Various types of prescribed medication can also cause birth defects, especially when prescribed during the first three months of pregnancy. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
Birth defects develop during pregnancy due to genetics, inherited conditions, environmental factors, or other causes. (terrybryant.com)
Birth defects affect one out of every 33 babies born in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (terrybryant.com)
As discussed earlier, birth defects are often genetic or inherited. (terrybryant.com)
But because the cause of birth defects isn't always known, it's not always clear how a baby's health problems happened. (terrybryant.com)
While not all birth defects are the result of a medical professional's negligence, many birth injuries are. (faraci.com)

Erb's palsy - The more common of the two injuries. (monheit.com)
If your child suffered an Erb's palsy birth injury, you could have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit and substantial compensation. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
Erb's palsy happens when a baby suffers an injury to the brachial plexus, a group of nerves that go from the spinal cord into the arm, during childbirth. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
If your child suffered Erb's palsy at birth, your medical provider may be responsible. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
Erb's palsy is a somewhat common injury that occurs at childbirth. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
Nerve injuries: Nerve damage caused by fetal positioning and forced extraction methods can result in conditions such as Erb's palsy and Klumpke's palsy, which involve paralysis in the hands or arms, as well as nerve damage in the diaphragm that can make it difficult for your newborn to breathe and get the oxygen they need. (joyelawfirm.com)
Erb's palsy (brachial plexus palsy) is a form of birth injury in which a child's hand, arm, or shoulder is paralyzed. (reichandbinstock.com)
Examples include brachial plexus (Erb's) palsy, bone fractures, spinal cord injury, facial paralysis, and cerebral palsy (1 of the most serious types). (sokolovelaw.com)
These injuries could result in conditions, such as a broken collar bone, Erb's palsy, brain damage, spinal cord damage, or even paralysis. (warlawgroup.com)
The most common forms of birth injuries include Erb's Palsy (brachial plexus injuries), hematoma, fractures, spinal cord injuries, intracranial and subdural hemorrhage, oxygen deprivation, and paralysis. (medicalmalpractice.net)
Justice Guardians Kensington can help if your baby has suffered brachial plexus injury and paralysis, Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, facial paralysis, fractures, or another injury. (edocr.com)
Oxygen deprivation during birth can cause cerebral palsy, and Erb's palsy can result in paralysis that may affect your child's hands and arms. (qentertainment.com)
A couple filed a birth injury lawsuit on July 10, alleging that their son developed Erb's palsy following a long and difficult childbirth due to the negligence of hospital personnel. (chaliklaw.com)

A new study finds that maternal injuries during pregnancy can significantly increase the unborn child's risk of cerebral palsy. (aboutlawsuits.com)
A new study links even mild brain injuries in preterm children to an increased risk of cerebral palsy and other developmental problems later in life. (aboutlawsuits.com)
A Maryland Court has overturned a $205 million birth injury verdict for a mother whose child was born with cerebral palsy, indicating she failed to follow medical advice. (aboutlawsuits.com)
For example, the lifetime cost of care for someone with cerebral palsy, a condition often caused by a brain injury at birth, is 10 times greater than for the average person , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (sokolovelaw.com)
A difficult birth or improper prenatal or medical care can lead to a birth injury to the mother, or to permanent injury to the infant, including cerebral palsy. (findlaw.com)
One in four develops neurological injuries that include mental development delays, learning disabilities, seizures, epilepsy, physical movement development delays, cerebral palsy , and speech problems or delays. (millerandzois.com)
A 10-minute delay by an inexperienced doctor before rushing an expectant mother into an emergency cesarean section birth has led to her child developing cerebral palsy. (lawfitz.com)
The family of a five-year-old boy who was born with cerebral palsy after hospital personnel completely whiffed on identifying signs of fetal distress has been awarded $28.7 million in a birth injury case. (lawfitz.com)
Head injuries: Occurring as the result of forceps deliveries or due to pressure on the infant's head as it travels the birth canal, head injuries can result in skull fractures, bleeding in the brain, and serious disabilities related to brain trauma, such as cerebral palsy. (joyelawfirm.com)
When a child is born with a birth injury such as cerebral palsy, their parents cannot automatically assume the cause was a medical mistake - nevertheless, they are encouraged to find out either way. (sokolovelaw.com)
Some birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy, come from prolonged oxygen deprivation to the baby during the delivery process. (warlawgroup.com)
Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that results from malformation of the brain before, during, or after delivery. (theinjurylawyers.com)
Cerebral Palsy - This injury typically occurs when a doctor's negligence affects the baby's ability to move and maintain posture. (wvpersonalinjury.com)
The most serious of these injuries, cerebral palsy, is an incurable brain and movement disorder thought to be caused by a lack of oxygen during birth. (biklaw.com)
Cerebral palsy is permanent, and is believed to begin either at or shortly before birth. (biklaw.com)
When cerebral palsy results from a birth injury, it may be medical malpractice if the medical staff failed to notice or correct a problem. (biklaw.com)

We will review how your child's injury occurred, examine your medical provider's actions, and determine if you have a case for malpractice. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
Proof of causation: You should show the judge that your doctor's actions (or failure to act) caused your child's injury and that no damages would have occurred if it were not for their negligence or wanton misconduct. (nolan-law.com)
You can file a birth injury lawsuit against your doctor or medical facility within eight years of your child's injury. (nolan-law.com)
Our attorneys need to review the details of your child's injury and the labor and delivery to determine if you may have legal options. (phillipslaw.com)
But if you have evidence or proof that your child's injury resulted from a preventable medical error, you can file a lawsuit to recover monetary damages to help you for your child with a disability, an injury or special needs. (medicalmalpractice.net)
These birth injury attorneys can help you file birth injury lawsuits and wrongful death claims, helping you get fair compensation for damages if your child's injury was caused by negligence. (qentertainment.com)
The parents of children suffering from birth injuries are sometimes hesitant to seek the help of a DeKalb birth injury malpractice attorney because they are under the impression that their child's injury was their fault. (willenslaw.com)

In other instances, forceps or a vacuum-assisted delivery may be performed, or even an emergency cesarean section to minimize the risk of birth injury to both mother and newborn. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
Also, many medical professionals choose Cesarean sections over vaginal birth if the birth canal is too small or the baby is too large. (qentertainment.com)
Infants of mothers with preexisting diabetes mellitus experience double the risk of serious injury at birth, triple the likelihood of cesarean delivery, and quadruple the incidence of newborn intensive care unit (NICU) admission. (medscape.com)
The 1.4 million cesarean births in 2007 represented about one-third of all births in the United States. (cdc.gov)

Even though you are left emotionally distraught and often financially hurt, attorneys Sean O'Neill and Elizabeth "Beth" Teixeira know from years of experience that sooner is better than later to help you obtain financial damages from those responsible for your child's birth injury. (lawyersandsettlements.com)
Our attorneys handle HIE birth injury lawsuits in all 50 states. (millerandzois.com)
Our birth injury attorneys focus on maximizing settlement amounts and jury payouts of these claim to provide families and children a lifetime of compensation for the harm done by hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy injury during childbirth. (millerandzois.com)
Our attorneys explain how these HIE malpractice lawsuits work, which of these ischemia cases are most viable, and the typical settlement amounts and jury compensation awards our birth injury attorneys see in these cases. (millerandzois.com)
Our birth injury attorneys may be able to help your family recover compensation for all your related losses. (paulsoncoletti.com)
At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, we know money will not compensate for your child's serious injury. (paulsoncoletti.com)
Upon discovering that your child sustained an injury during labor and delivery or shortly after birth, contact an attorney from Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC to discuss your family's rights. (paulsoncoletti.com)
The attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC focus on catastrophic and serious injuries, with the goal of pursuing compensation for your family, and sometimes reform within the medical industry. (cochranfirm.com)
If you have questions about filing a birth injury lawsuit in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia, please contact the experienced injury attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC to schedule a free initial consultation today. (cochranfirm.com)
Our dedicated attorneys conduct thorough investigations into birth injuries, consulting with respected experts in the medical field to build persuasive cases that can stand the test of trial. (pfaffgill.com)
At the Joye Law Firm, our experienced birth injury attorneys provide the compassionate care parents need, while using our legal knowledge and experience to ensure responsible parties are held accountable for the damages they have caused. (joyelawfirm.com)
If you or a loved one has a child with birth injuries caused by a New York doctor or hospital's negligence, you should immediately seek the help of the reliable and experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff Law Firm or RMFW Law at 212-344-1000. (medicalmalpractice.net)
Birth injury attorneys can review your medical records and take immediate legal action. (legalreader.com)
What's more, these Chicago birth injury attorneys pursue clients' best interests in all their cases, driven by a strong sense of compassion and conscience. (qentertainment.com)
Our Florida birth injury attorneys can conduct thorough investigations and secure testimony from medical experts regarding whether a medical professional acted beyond a reasonable standard of care. (chaliklaw.com)

According to Medscape , a leading provider of consumer health information, while infant mortality and injury rates have decreased over the years due to the improved quality of medical care for pregnant women and their unborn children, birth injuries continue to affect roughly 80,000 newborns and their families each year. (joyelawfirm.com)
During the birth procedure, many newborns have minor injuries. (reichandbinstock.com)
One study revealed 157,700 injuries to mothers and newborns in a single year. (sokolovelaw.com)
More importantly, it can help find answers and justice for the unfounded injuries these newborns sustained. (sokolovelaw.com)
You should keep in mind that not all injuries that are caused to newborns or their mothers are due to medical malpractice. (medicalmalpractice.net)
Many types of birth injuries can have lifelong consequences for newborns and their families. (theinjurylawyers.com)
For newborns, this oxygen deprivation can lead to physical injuries, commonly including damage to the brain . (theinjurylawyers.com)
Overview of General Problems in Newborns Problems in newborns may develop Before birth while the fetus is growing During labor and delivery After birth About 10% of newborns need some special care after birth due to prematurity, problems. (msdmanuals.com)

As with many personal injury lawsuits, the amount of damages was disputed. (walkuplawoffice.com)
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However, a cephalohematoma is most frequently caused by the use of birth assistance devices such as forceps and vacuum extractors . (millerandzois.com)
The spoons of the forceps are designed to fit into the birth canal and cup around the head of the baby to aid in delivery. (millerandzois.com)
Often, these injuries are caused by the improper use of forceps and vacuums, failure to monitor and delayed delivery. (pfaffgill.com)
These types of injuries generally occur during the process of labor and delivery, and can occur due to the use of forceps and other extraction methods, as well as failures in monitoring the fetus or the progress of the labor. (joyelawfirm.com)
Cephalohematoma injuries are commonly associated with improper use of forceps and vacuum extraction tools, though other errors during both natural and C-section deliveries have also been known to cause cephalohematomas. (theinjurylawyers.com)
They can be caused by the use of forceps, vacuum extractors, staying in the womb too long, medication errors, mishandling during and right after birth, and for other reasons. (terrybryant.com)
Injuries are more likely to occur during a difficult delivery, which may occur because of fetal size, fetal position, forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery, or other factors. (msdmanuals.com)
the limited use of forceps, and because doctors often do a C-section if they foresee an increased risk of birth injury. (msdmanuals.com)

Birth-related injuries generally occur right before, during, or following childbirth. (sokolovelaw.com)
Childbirth presents risk of injury from oxygen deprivation. (millerandzois.com)
Injuries that occur during childbirth can have lifelong effects on both you and your child. (injurylawyers.com)
Birth injuries are preventable injuries that occur during the childbirth process. (injurylawyers.com)
A mum has revealed the lifelong impact a serious injury she suffered during childbirth has had - and backed a major awareness campaign. (irwinmitchell.com)
Research from the birth injury charity The MASIC Foundation found around one in 20 first-time mums suffer an OASI during childbirth. (irwinmitchell.com)
If your child was injured during or shortly after childbirth, you could have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit for a birth injury. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
When a doctor's negligence, wrongful action, or lack of action during childbirth results in injuries to the child and/or mother, it is medical malpractice. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
In short, a birth injury can be any type of injury that occurs before, during, or after childbirth, and usually has lifelong effects. (sokolovelaw.com)
However, some serious complications during childbirth can leave your baby with different types of birth injuries, like broken bones or nerve damage, which may be due to medical negligence. (qentertainment.com)

Fractures are the second most common injury type resulting from shoulder dystocia deliveries. (monheit.com)
We represent the families of infants suffering from oxygen deprivation (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy), brain injuries, shoulder dystocia fractures and other injuries. (pfaffgill.com)
The baby also suffered numerous birth injuries, including skull fractures, and skull deformities. (davislevin.com)
Bone fractures: Broken bones can occur in the upper legs and arms, as well as in the clavicle or collarbone if the doctor uses too much pressure or pulls the baby too hard from the birth canal during delivery. (joyelawfirm.com)
It can cause nerve damage, bone fractures, and other injuries. (red-redial.net)
Fractures to different parts of the body can happen during a difficult birth. (terrybryant.com)
Fractures of the clavicle or collarbone are the most common birth fractures, according to Stanford Children's Health , and typically heal relatively quickly. (terrybryant.com)
People with epilepsy often suffer from comorbidities such as depression and anxiety, associated intellectual disabilities (especially in children) and physical injuries (for instance, fractures and burns). (who.int)

Was your baby born with an injury due to shoulder dystocia complications? (monheit.com)
As a result of the bladder injury, Schmitz suffered a number of complications later including infections, abscesses and bowel obstructions. (davislevin.com)
Labor and delivery are fraught with risks, meaning birth complications can happen to anyone. (sokolovelaw.com)
Complications that occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery could all be considered birth injuries. (warlawgroup.com)
Doctors, midwives, and nurses are trained to look for problems that could lead to birth complications. (warlawgroup.com)
With their training and experience, qualified medical providers should be able to spot any potential problems that could lead to birth complications. (warlawgroup.com)
Though some birth complications, like broken bones, are immediately apparent, others may not appear until the child grows up and does not meet certain cognitive and physical development benchmarks. (warlawgroup.com)
Unfortunately, many birth injuries are preventable, though it's the medical staff's responsibility to address these complications. (legalreader.com)
A breech birth can cause complications that lead to birth injury or trauma. (chaliklaw.com)
What is breech birth, and what are the most typical complications? (chaliklaw.com)
An abnormal birth position can cause birth complications, such as a compression of the umbilical cord and resultant brain damage. (chaliklaw.com)

Brachial plexus injuries occur in 1-3 children per 1,000 live births. (wikipedia.org)
The term birth-related brachial plexus palsy (BRBPP) refers to injury noted in the perinatal period to all or a portion of the brachial plexus. (medscape.com)
accordingly, other terms, such as birth-related brachial plexus injury (BRBPI), are often preferred, particularly in the United States. (medscape.com)
[ 3 ] Injuries associated with the upper brachial plexus are classically termed Erb palsies, and those associated with the lower plexus are traditionally termed Klumpke palsies. (medscape.com)
In the 1980s, Gilbert popularized the most common indication for surgical reconstruction of obstetrical brachial plexus injuries. (medscape.com)
[ 14 , 15 ] This force on the brachial plexus can cause varying degrees of nerve injury, ranging from neurapraxia to complete root avulsion. (medscape.com)
Roughly 10% of shoulder dystocia cases result in a brachial plexus injury. (monheit.com)
Using excess force to pull the baby from the birth canal can damage muscles and tendons in the brachial plexus, which is the nerve network that carries signals from the spinal cord all the way down the arm. (injurylawyers.com)
It results from injury to the brachial plexus during delivery. (red-redial.net)
A federal birth injury lawsuit has been filed by a Florida mother whose baby suffered a brachial plexus injury during delivery. (chaliklaw.com)

Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs in .3% of .full-term births. (millerandzois.com)
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. (red-redial.net)

Brain insults that seem on the surface to be seemingly similar in two different children may completely spare one child and cause a lifelong injury to the other. (millerandzois.com)
A birth injury can cause lifelong consequences and require continued treatment and care. (pfaffgill.com)
Considering birth injuries are lifelong - and often unjustly caused - can families affected by them ever truly move on? (sokolovelaw.com)
Birth injuries can result in lifelong medical conditions, disabilities, and even death. (red-redial.net)
Birth injuries can be severe and sometimes leave the baby with lifelong disabilities. (wvpersonalinjury.com)
If your child suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice, the chances are high that your child may require lifelong care. (willenslaw.com)

Difficult labor may occur because the baby is abnormally large (macrosomia), because the mother's pelvis or birth canal is small or deformed, or because the baby is in an abnormal presentation for the birth (such as breech or transverse presentation). (wikipedia.org)
Fetal malformations and birth injuries may occur as a result of exposure to environmental toxins such as mercury or lead. (wikipedia.org)
But sometimes mistakes occur, resulting in permanent, life-changing injuries to the baby. (sokolovelaw.com)
Birth injuries can occur for a number of reasons. (injurylawyers.com)
If these medical professionals fail to deliver their duty of care, they can be held liable for any injuries that may occur. (injurylawyers.com)
Although birth injuries are relatively uncommon compared to other types of injury in the United States, they occur more often than many would think. (sokolovelaw.com)
It is estimated by the National Healthcare Quality Report that out of 1,000 birth injuries, 5.08 occurred in female infants while 6.68 occur in male infants. (medicalmalpractice.net)
It is also found that a birth injury is 33 times more likely to occur in rural births than urban ones. (medicalmalpractice.net)
Injuries may occur anytime before, during labor and delivery, or immediately after a baby is born. (wvpersonalinjury.com)
Minor injuries may occur during your child's delivery, and these typically resolve without extensive treatment. (qentertainment.com)
Cuts and lacerations are also risk factors for injuries, leading to permanent injury and disfigurement, and wrongful death may occur due to improperly performed C-sections. (qentertainment.com)
Infrequently, more serious injuries occur, such as damage to nerves or a broken bone. (msdmanuals.com)

Birth trauma" refers specifically to mechanical damage sustained during delivery (such as nerve damage and broken bones). (wikipedia.org)
the legal community uses "birth injury" to refer to any damage or injury sustained during pregnancy, during delivery, or just after delivery, including injuries caused by trauma. (wikipedia.org)
A second-degree injury, or axonotmesis, results from a more severe trauma or compression. (medscape.com)
This term perinatal encephalopathy means "brain damage of unknown etiology from the birth trauma. (millerandzois.com)
Any serious trauma that affects a mother or infant can increase the chance that a newborn will suffer from a birth injury. (pfaffgill.com)
She is now using Birth Trauma Awareness Week to speak for the first time about her experience and the support available to women. (irwinmitchell.com)
Parents of infants, who have suffered a severe birth injury , may undergo severe trauma and anxiety themselves. (davislevin.com)
In addition to the above, preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous condition which can end up resulting in birth injuries as well as trauma for the mother. (joyelawfirm.com)
Given the distinct trauma associated with them, potential reasons for cases of birth injury repeatedly come under discussion. (sokolovelaw.com)
Physical trauma during the delivery can also cause injuries to a baby. (warlawgroup.com)
Birth-related spinal cord injuries can result from trauma during delivery, or from failure to diagnose spina bifida - a condition in which the vertebrae in a fetus's spine do not fully enclose the spinal cord. (theinjurylawyers.com)
Unlike the postsurgical vesicovaginal fistula, however, which is usually the result of focal trauma to otherwise healthy tissues, the obstetric fistula is the result of a "field injury" to a broad area. (nih.gov)
Birth injuries are due to trauma during birth or other labor- and delivery-related factors. (terrybryant.com)
As an extension of their work representing the victims of medical malpractice, Justice Guardians Kensington is now helping families who have endured the trauma of a birth injury. (edocr.com)
Birth injuries can be stressful and upsetting, so talking to a counselor about it will go a long way toward helping you manage this trauma better. (qentertainment.com)

Approximately 7 in every 1,000 American children sustain injuries at birth. (sokolovelaw.com)
Birth injuries harm seven out of every 1,000 babies, statistics from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality show. (terrybryant.com)
Studies show that for every 1,000 babies born in the United States, approximately six to eight of them will be injured at birth. (willenslaw.com)

Birth injuries in a newborn can damage the baby's brain or body and vary in severity. (sokolovelaw.com)
The severity of the situation depends on the type of injury and how much damage the child's brain or affected body part suffers. (phillipslaw.com)
For many parents, it can be several stressful days before they realize the extent or the severity of the baby's injuries. (davislevin.com)
There are several forms of birth injuries that range in severity, impact specific bodily regions, and result in permanent disability or impairment. (reichandbinstock.com)
The compensation amount may differ depending on the severity and impact of the injury on the child and family. (red-redial.net)
The severity of this injury depends on how long the fetus has gone without oxygen, and that determines if they're born with a serious mental or physical disability. (legalreader.com)

Birth defect" refers to damage that occurs while the fetus is in the womb, which may be caused by genetic mutations, infections, or exposure to toxins. (wikipedia.org)
Difficult labor, also known as dystocia or obstructed labor, occurs when the child cannot easily pass through the birth canal. (wikipedia.org)
The clock begins ticking when the injury occurs. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
A birth injury is an injury that occurs during labor or delivery of an infant. (phillipslaw.com)
Shoulder dystocia: A potentially life threatening situation for both mother and baby, shoulder dystocia occurs when the infant gets stuck with one shoulder out during delivery while the other remains in the birth canal. (joyelawfirm.com)
Birth injury medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care during the delivery process, harming the mother or the baby. (red-redial.net)
It is caused by harm to the child's brain that occurs just before, during, or after birth. (red-redial.net)
and, generally speaking, the higher on the spine an injury occurs, the more severe the consequences will be. (theinjurylawyers.com)
A breech birth occurs when a baby enters the birth canal in the feet-first position. (chaliklaw.com)
complete breech - occurs when the baby's knees are bent and the feet are close to the rear, which is positioned to emerge first from the birth canal. (chaliklaw.com)

Certain maternal health issues can cause birth injuries. (wikipedia.org)
Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified the following as predictive factors for AKI in VLBW infants: gestational age, red blood cell count within 3 days of birth, serum calcium concentration within 3 days of birth, maternal age of ≥35 years, and pulmonary arterial hypertension or myocardial injury. (frontiersin.org)
Maternal birth injuries can be devastating and may ultimately affect both the mother and the unborn child/newborn. (faraci.com)

This can cause nerve damage, often leading to serious injuries. (monheit.com)
When a delivery team fails to order a C-section at an appropriate time, the mother and baby may suffer serious injuries. (phillipslaw.com)
It is up to obstetricians and other medical staff to carefully monitor pregnant women and their unborn children both throughout pregnancy, as well as during labor and delivery, to help avoid situations that could result in serious injuries. (joyelawfirm.com)

Start your birth injury claim in Seattle with a free consultation. (paulsoncoletti.com)
To schedule a free consultation with an experienced Houston birth injury attorney or to learn more about our firm, please call our office at 713-622-7271 today. (reichandbinstock.com)
Learn more about filing a birth injury claim by scheduling a free consultation with our offices today. (chaliklaw.com)

Sometimes, the healthcare professional responsible for the delivery may cause injuries due to improper technique or negligence . (monheit.com)
Unless you're a medical professional yourself, you may be uncertain if medical negligence caused injuries which resulted from shoulder dystocia. (monheit.com)
But some birth-related injuries are stoppable, such as ones that result from a healthcare provider's negligence. (galfandberger.com)
If negligence played a role in causing the injury, however, parents may be eligible for a financial award from the at-fault party. (paulsoncoletti.com)
Four key elements are necessary to establish negligence in a birth injury claim. (injurylawyers.com)
If your child is disabled or has been diagnosed with a condition caused by a birth injury, you should take steps to determine if it occurred due to the negligence or wanton misconduct of a healthcare practitioner or facility as a whole. (nolan-law.com)
Consider pursuing legal action if you feel your child experienced a birth injury as a result of medical negligence. (reichandbinstock.com)
A seasoned attorney could work with parents to find evidence proving the negligence of a medical professional caused their baby's birth injury. (warlawgroup.com)
These injuries are often caused by the medical team making the wrong decisions or negligence. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
With the use of proper care, birth injuries that are a result of a doctor or medical professional's negligence can typically be prevented. (wvpersonalinjury.com)
He and his team of dedicated legal and medical professionals use their expertise to help you get justice after an injury caused by medical negligence. (biklaw.com)
Birth injuries can sometimes be the result of a doctor or other medical provider's negligence. (terrybryant.com)
There are also cases, though, when birth injuries are directly due to a healthcare provider's negligence. (terrybryant.com)
If negligence has occurred, you may have a medical malpractice claim for your baby's injuries. (terrybryant.com)
If your child's injuries stem from malpractice or negligence, the health care providers must be held accountable through a birth injury lawsuit. (qentertainment.com)
Babies suffer birth injuries due to inadequate prenatal care or medical negligence. (qentertainment.com)
A doctor's or hospital staff's failure to diagnose and/or address a breech birth may indicate negligence. (chaliklaw.com)
An attorney at Chalik & Chalik can examine the facts of your case and collaborate with medical experts to determine whether a breeched position was a contributing factor in your child's birth injury and whether medical negligence played a role. (chaliklaw.com)
An obstetrician's failure to diagnose and address a breech birth may signify negligence. (chaliklaw.com)

A $3 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for severe birth injuries that resulted from the mother taking Topamax has been upheld by a Pennsylvania appeals court. (lawfitz.com)
Some of the most severe birth injuries are caused by oxygen deprivation during labor or delivery "" in only six minutes, a baby can suffer permanent brain damage because of a lack of oxygen. (phillipslaw.com)
Other times, mistakes on the part of the doctors or medical staff can lead to severe birth injuries which may affect a child for the rest of its life. (biklaw.com)

Contact us online or by phone at (888) 997-4110 today to learn how we can help you with your birth injury case during a free and confidential consultation. (faraci.com)

For example, if the fetal head is too large for the birth canal or it gets pressed against the mother's pelvis. (millerandzois.com)
Once attached to the baby's head the doctor uses the handle to maneuver the baby through the birth canal. (millerandzois.com)
A baby's shoulders are the widest part of their body that must fit through the narrow birth canal. (injurylawyers.com)
Incorrect use of a vacuum extractor "" In the event the mother is having difficulties pushing the baby out from the birth canal, a cup-shaped device that uses suction to gently grip the baby's head may be used. (phillipslaw.com)
Problems with the fetus moving through the birth canal. (joyelawfirm.com)
In some cases, the baby's head is in the birth canal for a considerable time, or the fetus is in an abnormal position. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
Birth injury is harm that can happen to a baby during the birthing process, usually in the process of passing through the birth canal. (msdmanuals.com)
In most births, the head is the first part to enter the birth canal. (msdmanuals.com)
Because a fetus's skull bones are not rigidly fixed in position, the head elongates as it is pushed through the birth canal, which allows the fetus to pass through more easily. (msdmanuals.com)

This brain injury is caused by a lack of oxygen during birth. (millerandzois.com)
But the focus here is the loss of oxygen when kids need it the most: before and after birth. (millerandzois.com)
Obstetricians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives need to be aware that conditions such as eclampsia , a prolapsed or compressed umbilical cord, ruptured uterus, or placental abruption can cause oxygen loss that can cause permanent brain injury or kill a child. (millerandzois.com)
Not monitoring the baby or mother closely enough to identify signs of distress "" Not monitoring the baby could result in the infant not getting enough oxygen during birth, which could lead to severe brain damage. (phillipslaw.com)
Lack of oxygen is one of the most common causes of birth injuries which could lead to brain injuries. (legalreader.com)
Intrauterine hypoxia (IH) is a type of birth injury in which the fetus has been deprived of oxygen in the womb. (legalreader.com)
Mistakes like these can leave an infant without the oxygen needing during birth. (biklaw.com)
One of the most common birth injuries is oxygen deprivation. (faraci.com)

When obstructed labor is unrelieved, the presenting fetal part is impacted against the soft tissues of the pelvis and a widespread ischemic vascular injury develops that results in tissue necrosis and subsequent fistula formation. (nih.gov)

If medical malpractice is the cause of your child's birth injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. (red-redial.net)
Exposure to certain environmental hazards can also be a cause of your child's birth defect. (friedlandlawgroup.com)

In some cases, the infant's injury is unavoidable. (galfandberger.com)
When a baby is harmed or suffers injuries due to any action or oversight made by a medical professional at any point of a pregnancy, birth, or the infant's care after birth, this harm may be classified as a birth injury. (willenslaw.com)

Mothers and infants can both be harmed during birth for many reasons, and the results of these types of injuries. (lawfitz.com)
Parents of infants who have suffered a birth injury can file a lawsuit that entitles them to compensation for the baby's medical expenses and other damages. (davislevin.com)
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is recognized as an independent predictor for mortality in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants and is reported to have a high incidence. (frontiersin.org)
in 111 (77.1%) of these infants, AKI occurred within 7 days of birth. (frontiersin.org)
Very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants have underdeveloped kidneys, and they are easily affected by nephrotoxic drugs ( 3 , 4 ). (frontiersin.org)

What damages can I seek in a birth injury lawsuit? (cochranfirm.com)
Is there a statute of limitations on filing a birth injury lawsuit? (cochranfirm.com)
If You File A Lawsuit Against A Doctor For A Birth Injury What Can You Expect? (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
You should file a lawsuit as quickly as possible after a birth injury because you do have a limited time to do so. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
A couple has filed a lawsuit against the state of Iowa, alleging that doctors at a hospital damaged the woman's bladder during a C-section delivery, and also injured the newborn baby during birth. (davislevin.com)
In most birth injury cases, you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor or hospital. (medicalmalpractice.net)
However, families can generally file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the healthcare provider(s) responsible for the injury. (red-redial.net)
A medical malpractice lawsuit can help families recover compensation for the damages caused by the birth injury, such as medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. (red-redial.net)

Encephalopathy is a term for brain injury. (millerandzois.com)

Common causes include prenatal or perinatal injuries, congenital abnormalities or brain malformations, head injuries, stroke, neurological infections such as meningitis, encephalitis and neurocysticercosis, and brain tumours. (who.int)

Birth injury refers to damage or injury to the child before, during, or just after the birthing process. (wikipedia.org)
Legal claims from birth injury cases typically seek compensation for the medical costs associated with the injury, including ongoing therapeutic and medical support for the child. (wikipedia.org)
Any person who's had a child with a birth related injury, I would talk to them about what happened during their pregnancy, the delivery, and how the child is doing to see if it's something we could assist with. (sokolovelaw.com)
And it helps me be able to differentiate the red flags or the situations that could potentially cause an injury to a child or a mother. (sokolovelaw.com)
Child birth can be a dangerous proposition. (findlaw.com)
Will our child ever recover from these injuries? (monheit.com)
Parents understand that giving birth to a child is a day that they will never forget as long as they live. (lawfitz.com)
We can hold your medical provider liable for the injuries your child suffered at birth. (medicalmalpracticehelp.com)
Injuries like these are devastating to the life of the injured child and the child's family. (cochranfirm.com)
The birth of a child should be one of the happiest experiences of a parent's life, yet for some families it is fraught with tragedy. (pfaffgill.com)
When a mistake is made during birth, the consequences can affect the child for the rest of his or her life. (pfaffgill.com)
This is because the law recognizes that most birth injuries are not apparent until the child is grown. (nolan-law.com)
If your baby was injured at birth, you may be eligible to pursue financial compensation for damages you and your child have experienced and may experience in the future. (phillipslaw.com)
If your child has suffered from any of the above conditions or another medical condition that was caused during the labor process, contact a Lake Havasu City birth injury attorney to discuss possible legal options. (phillipslaw.com)
Talking with an experienced birth injury attorney about your child is a great first step in obtaining peace of mind. (bila.ca)
According to the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy , the world's leading medical textbook, some birth injuries are minor and will clear up on their own without medical treatment, while others are more serious, and can have long term impacts on the developing child. (joyelawfirm.com)
Some birth injuries are incurable, and the child may be disabled for the rest of his or her life. (reichandbinstock.com)
When a child has a significant head injury during birth, it might result in brain damage. (reichandbinstock.com)
It can be very difficult for parents to deal with the pain of a birth injury, not to mention the overwhelming challenge of ensuring their child has a happy and healthy life. (sokolovelaw.com)
If you believe that your child sustained injuries as a result of a medical professional's mistakes during labor and delivery, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. (warlawgroup.com)
One of the most joyful and unforgettable occasions for parents is the birth of a child. (red-redial.net)
Legal options for families whose child has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice may vary depending on their case's circumstances. (red-redial.net)
The healing process for families whose child has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice can be a long and challenging journey. (red-redial.net)
Has a prolonged labor complication during pregnancy led to your child having a birth injury? (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
The birth of a child is normally one of the most anticipated and exciting days for a family. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
Most families don't imagine that their child will be born with a birth injury or defect. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
If your child is born with an injury or defect you may have a claim against the doctor who delivered your child or the hospital where your child was delivered. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
Typically, when dealing with a birth injury or defect claim your child will need to be evaluated by specialized doctors and experts. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
If you are concerned that your child may have suffered an injury at birth, you need to speak with an attorney about your rights. (theinjurylawyers.com)
If you have a child suffering from a medical malpractice-related birth injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. (wvpersonalinjury.com)
So if you have a child who has recently been injured by hypoxia, it's time to seek legal help from a professional birth injury attorney. (legalreader.com)
If you suspect your child was injured due to substandard medical care during the labor and birthing process, you might consider speaking with a birth injury attorney to get answers to your questions. (terrybryant.com)
You could possibly get compensation to pay for medical treatment and other care your child may need because of their unforeseen injuries. (terrybryant.com)
Many things can go wrong during the child birthing process, ranging from your baby suffering birth injuries to stillbirth. (qentertainment.com)
One of the happiest and most rewarding days of a parent's life is the birth of their child. (willenslaw.com)
Often, birth injuries cause mental or physical life-long disabilities, and can greatly affect the families who must care for the child. (willenslaw.com)
Any of these types of breech birth can put a child at risk for serious injury. (chaliklaw.com)
The birth of a child should be one of the most joyous occasions in a person's life. (faraci.com)
But, when a trusted medical provider is negligent or fails to provide the standard of care parents expect, resulting in their child sustaining life-altering birth injuries, this event can quickly go from one of the best to one of the worst experiences of your life. (faraci.com)
We are experienced in all types of birth injury cases and know how to thoroughly investigate these claims and fight for the maximum recovery you and your child are owed. (faraci.com)
This is because birth injuries can sometimes take years to surface or become noticeable in the child. (faraci.com)

Learn more about pursuing compensation for your child's birth injury by calling (800) 995-1212 or getting a free case review today. (sokolovelaw.com)
We fight aggressively for your family, working toward maximum compensation for your child's catastrophic injury. (cochranfirm.com)

Birth injuries may be unavoidable or they may be attributable to medical malpractice. (wikipedia.org)
When a legal claim results, birth injury cases are a subset of medical malpractice cases. (wikipedia.org)
Birth injuries are often caused by preventable medical errors made by doctors or other health care professionals, otherwise known as medical malpractice. (sokolovelaw.com)
Sokolove Law handles medical malpractice cases, including preventable birth injuries. (sokolovelaw.com)
But if you're concerned that these injuries were preventable and the product of malpractice, we recommend speaking with an experienced birth injury attorney. (monheit.com)
Not all birth injuries in Washington give rise to medical malpractice claims. (paulsoncoletti.com)
The mother is just as susceptible to sustaining injuries due to medical malpractice. (injurylawyers.com)
Medical malpractice claims differ slightly from other personal injury claims. (injurylawyers.com)
The Cochran Firm handles Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Personal Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents & Wrongful Death Claims for clients throughout the United States of America. (cochranfirm.com)
How do I know if my child's birth injury was caused by medical malpractice? (medicalmalpractice.net)
In some cases, medical malpractice may be to blame for the injury. (red-redial.net)
If you suspect that your child's birth injury was caused by medical malpractice, it's essential to understand your legal rights and options. (red-redial.net)
Schwaner Injury Law is a personal injury law firm that helps clients navigate numerous personal injury cases, including slips and falls, car accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice. (qentertainment.com)
Why Let Willens & Baez handle your DeKalb Birth Injury Malpractice Case? (willenslaw.com)
Birth injury cases fall under medical malpractice. (willenslaw.com)
Need an Experienced Birth Injury Malpractice Attorney? (willenslaw.com)
For medical malpractice that leads to birth injuries, parents have up to 10 years from the date of the child's birth to bring a malpractice claim against the responsible medical professional. (faraci.com)
In most cases, birth injuries caused by malpractice are preventable. (faraci.com)

The first step to protecting a baby from birth injuries is ensuring the mother's prenatal health is optimal. (wvpersonalinjury.com)

When a doctor or a medical professional or medical facility fails to handle the situation properly, your infant may suffer injuries or illnesses resulting in permanent disability. (lawyersandsettlements.com)
A family living with a birth injury may suffer emotional distress, mental anguish, grief, lost quality of life, lost enjoyment, depression and anxiety. (paulsoncoletti.com)
If the tool is not used properly, it could cause the baby to suffer a serious head injury. (phillipslaw.com)

Our law firm handles birth injury cases around the country. (millerandzois.com)
If your baby is the victim of a birth injury, do not hesitate to contact a licensed attorney from our firm so that we may discuss your potential legal options. (phillipslaw.com)
However, finding the right law firm to handle your birth injury case is essential to boost your chances of a favorable verdict. (qentertainment.com)

Birth injuries can range from minor bruising to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). (red-redial.net)

Does water birth affect the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury? (bvsalud.org)

But in the vast majority of cases, a cephalohematoma is a benign injury that quickly resolves. (millerandzois.com)
In some cases, injuries may be unavoidable. (monheit.com)
We always take birth injury cases in Seattle on a contingency fee basis, with no fees charged upfront. (paulsoncoletti.com)
View our representative birth injury cases . (pfaffgill.com)
In many cases, these injuries lead to some form of litigation. (reichandbinstock.com)
On the other hand, birth injuries are preventable in many cases. (sokolovelaw.com)
In many cases, though, birth injuries are entirely unnecessary. (sokolovelaw.com)
Carmona are trained in handling birth injury cases and have successfully recovered for clients in these most difficult cases. (friedlandlawgroup.com)
Your newborn is not able to communicate his or her pain or discomfort, and in some cases doctors who are responsible for causing birth injuries may not be fully forthcoming about the potential consequences of their mistakes. (theinjurylawyers.com)
For that reason, hiring an experienced attorney who specializes in unique birth injury cases is perhaps the smartest decision you can make. (legalreader.com)
Schwaner Injury Law helps plaintiffs throughout the entire process of taking legal action against a culpable hospital in birth injury and wrongful death cases. (qentertainment.com)
In almost all cases, families are not aware of birth injuries until after the baby's birth. (willenslaw.com)

This is not the same thing as a birth defect. (phillipslaw.com)
A birth defect is caused during the child's development in the mother's womb. (phillipslaw.com)
A birth defect results from some problem during the baby's development in the womb. (reichandbinstock.com)
How Can You Tell if Your Baby Has a Birth Defect or a Birth Injury? (terrybryant.com)
Often the type of injury itself can tell you whether your baby has a birth defect or a birth injury. (terrybryant.com)

Speak with a Houston birth injury attorney to determine if your claim is legitimate, and determine your potential recoverable damages. (reichandbinstock.com)

Known as Brachial Palsy, this injury is often caused when the doctor has trouble delivering the baby's shoulder. (friedlandlawgroup.com)

The doctor must use this tool carefully to avoid causing nerve damage or other injuries. (phillipslaw.com)

Fracture of the clavicle is the most common birth injury. (wikipedia.org)
While the birth of a baby is a joyous time in a family's life, a certain amount of worry over your unborn child's health and safety is common. (joyelawfirm.com)
Unfortunately, birth injuries are more common than most people think. (reichandbinstock.com)
Here's a deeper look into common myths and actual facts about birth injuries. (sokolovelaw.com)
Myth: Birth Injuries Aren't Very Common. (sokolovelaw.com)
The following are 10 of the most common types of birth injuries that can entitle families to seek financial compensation from the doctors and hospitals that are responsible. (theinjurylawyers.com)
The best known, and most common, of these injuries is obstetric fistula formation. (nih.gov)
Since your newborn's health is vital, finding the proper treatment for common birth injuries is crucial to resolving these conditions, if possible. (qentertainment.com)
Minor head injury is the most common birth-related injury. (msdmanuals.com)

About 28,000 birth injuries are reported each year across the country. (medicalmalpractice.net)

Title : Birth Order and Injury-Related Infant Mortality in the U.S Personal Author(s) : Ahrens, Katherine A.;Rossen, Lauren M.;Thoma, Marie E.;Warner, Margaret;Simon, Alan E. (cdc.gov)

However, there are other types of blood-related swelling or "brain bleeds" in the head after birth that are similar to cephalohematoma but with different names. (millerandzois.com)
All types of birth injuries are distressing. (paulsoncoletti.com)
What types of birth injuries generally result in legal action? (cochranfirm.com)
Birth injuries are often mistaken for other types of conditions - yet there are specific ways in which they differ. (sokolovelaw.com)

In more severe traumatic injuries, the proximal degeneration may extend beyond the next node of Ranvier. (medscape.com)
The first step toward recovering from a traumatic birth injury is to obtain a diagnosis that identifies both (i) the cause of the injury, and (ii) the immediate and long-term consequences for your newborn. (theinjurylawyers.com)

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The problem of obstetrical complications and schizophrenia. (3/130)

The relationship of prenatal and perinatal complications to cognitive functioning at age 7 in the New England Cohorts of the National Collaborative Perinatal Project. (4/130)

Maternal recall of pregnancy history: accuracy and bias in schizophrenia research. (5/130)

A prospective cohort study of genetic and perinatal influences in the etiology of schizophrenia. (6/130)

Childhood neuromotor dysfunction in schizophrenia patients and their unaffected siblings: a prospective cohort study. (7/130)

Comparison of maternal and infant outcomes between vacuum extraction and forceps deliveries. (8/130)

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Effect of mode of delivery in nulliparous women on neonatal intracranial injury. (1/130)

Chiari malformation and syringomyelia in monozygotic twins: birth injury as a possible cause of syringomyelia--case report. (2/130)

The problem of obstetrical complications and schizophrenia. (3/130)

The relationship of prenatal and perinatal complications to cognitive functioning at age 7 in the New England Cohorts of the National Collaborative Perinatal Project. (4/130)

Maternal recall of pregnancy history: accuracy and bias in schizophrenia research. (5/130)

A prospective cohort study of genetic and perinatal influences in the etiology of schizophrenia. (6/130)

Childhood neuromotor dysfunction in schizophrenia patients and their unaffected siblings: a prospective cohort study. (7/130)

Comparison of maternal and infant outcomes between vacuum extraction and forceps deliveries. (8/130)

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Defects25

Erb's13

Cerebral16

Child's injury7

Cesarean4

Attorneys15

Newborns8

Lawsuits2

Forceps8

Childbirth10

Fractures8

Complications11

Brachial plexus10

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy2

Lifelong6

Occur12

Trauma15

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Severity6

Occurs10

Maternal3

Serious injuries3

Free Consultation3

Negligence19

Severe birth injuries3

Consultation1

Canal9

Oxygen8

Fetal1

Cause of your child's birth2

Infant's2

Infants5

Lawsuit8