Birth Injury Questions
What types of injuries can happen during childbirth?
Any number of injuries can happen to both mother and child during birth. The most common and serious birth injury for newborns is cerebral palsy, which is defined as any injury causing the loss of nerve function and movement.
How can I tell if my child was injured during birth?
Many times it is impossible to see the signs until your child is older and their nervous system matures. Common signs are problems with swallowing, excess sleeping, a loose or stiff body, and weak or shrill crying.
What can cause serious birth injuries?
Many times loss of oxygen to the baby is the reason for major injury. This can happen when the child is not taken out of the birthing canal fast enough, when the doctors don't realize the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck, or when a cesarean section is not performed soon enough.
How much can medical bills be for a child with a serious birth injury?
This will vary, depending on the severity of the child's injury. To give an example, the average cost of lifetime healthcare for a child born with cerebral palsy is estimated to be over $900,000.
What should I do if I think my child was injured during childbirth?
You should contact us immediately for a free consultation. These cases are complicated and you need to seek legal advice as soon as possible.
If you have been involved in a birth injuries case, contact us today to schedule a free consultation in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida today!
