Birth Injuries & Medical Negligence: What Parents Need to Know
Helping Families Affected by Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence
At Slager Madry LLC, we understand how devastating it can be when a birth injury changes the course of your child’s life, especially when it could have been prevented. Birth injuries caused by medical negligence, sometimes called birth malpractice or labor and delivery malpractice, can have lifelong impacts on a child’s health and development. If you’re facing this kind of trauma, you’re not alone, and you may have legal options.
Was Your Child’s Birth Injury the Result of Medical Negligence?
Birth injuries can happen during labor or delivery, ranging from minor bruises to more serious outcomes like brain damage, cerebral palsy, or nerve injuries. While some are due to natural complications, others result from medical errors, such as failing to monitor fetal distress, delaying an emergency cesarean, or misusing delivery tools.
It’s important to understand the difference between unavoidable complications and those caused by negligence. If your child’s injury could have been prevented and happened because of a provider’s mistake or oversight, you may have a valid claim for medical malpractice.
Common Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence
Some of the most common birth injuries linked to negligence include Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s palsy. Cerebral Palsy can result from a lack of oxygen to the brain, often due to unaddressed fetal distress or trauma. Erb’s palsy typically occurs when excessive force during delivery damages the nerves in the shoulder and arm.
Early signs can include developmental delays, muscle stiffness, or weakness in one arm. If you notice any of these, it’s critical to act quickly for your child’s care and for any potential legal claim.
What You Need to Know About Pursuing a Birth Injury Case
If you believe your child’s injury was caused by medical malpractice, it’s important to understand your rights. Medical professionals are held to a certain standard of care. When they fail to meet it and harm results, they can be held accountable.
Pursuing a case involves a detailed and complicated review of medical records, fetal heart rate monitor tracings, expert opinions, and legal strategy. That’s where we come in. The attorneys at Slager Madry LLC have deep experience in handling complex birth injury cases. We’ll walk you through every step, from investigation to resolution.
Can You Sue a Hospital or Doctor for a Traumatic Birth?
Yes. If a hospital, doctor, nurse, midwife, or healthcare provider acted negligently and your child was injured as a result, you may be able to sue. A successful claim must show that the provider breached their duty of care and that this directly caused harm.
Every case is different. While some families are awarded compensation for medical bills, therapy, and emotional distress, the legal process can take time. Our team is here to offer the support and clarity you need as you seek justice.
You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone
If you suspect your child’s birth injury was the result of medical negligence, don’t wait to seek help. Our team at Slager Madry LLC is here to listen, guide, and fight for your family’s future.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward justice.
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