Birth Injuries
Should I hire a lawyer to help with a birth injury claim?
Yes. Contacting or hiring an attorney does not necessarily mean you are suing anyone. However, it is a good idea to do this if you feel you have a case. Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, will be able to...
What is the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury?
Birth injuries are generally caused by something that went wrong during child delivery itself, while birth defects usually involve harm to a baby that arose prior to birth, due to something that happened during or before the pregnancy.
What are other types of birth injuries?
Other types of birth injuries include: Fractures – fractures of the clavicle or collarbone are most common Intracranial hemorrhage – bleeding in the baby’s head Spinal cord trauma Cephalohematoma – an area of bleeding beneath the scalp, which can lead...
How do I know if my doctor’s negligence caused my child’s birth injury?
There are several tools that birth injury attorney use to prove that an injury was caused by negligence or carelessness. An experienced attorney will closely observe and investigate every aspect of your pregnancy and childbirth. He or she will carefully...
What should I do if I suspect medical negligence caused my child’s birth injury?
As soon as you suspect that negligence may be the cause of the birth injury in your baby, you should contact Scott C. Gottlieb. It is necessary to gather facts and evidence early. There is a statute of limitations for...
What factors would suggest that my child’s Cerebral Palsy was the result of medical malpractice?
Poor APGAR scores Low umbilical cord blood gases Blue skin color Meconium (fecal matter) on the baby’s body or in the amniotic fluid after delivery Seizures within the first few days after birth Placing a full-term baby in the Intensive...
What could the doctor have done in order to deliver the baby properly?
The physician can perform a Cesarean section to remove the baby surgically in order to avoid a difficult vaginal delivery. The physician can attempt to relieve the shoulder dystocia (trapped shoulder) by performing a Woods and/or a McRoberts maneuver. The...
What are the most common instances of medical negligence in a birth injury case?
The most common examples of medical negligence are related to improper responses by the doctor or anyone on the medical team. These responses are usually related to circumstances such as a larger baby than expected, an unexpected shift in baby’s...
My child was diagnosed with Erbs Palsy, or Brachial Plexus Palsy. Can this be the result of medical malpractice?
Any excess stress to the baby’s neck during delivery may result in injuries child’s nerves. This can result in paralysis of the arm, causing it to be limp or dysfunctional. Injuries such as these are classified by severity. Avulsion rupture...
My child was diagnosed with a birth injury called Cerebral Palsy. What is and what causes cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a condition involving a group of disorders that affects the child’s ability to control his or her own movement. Cerebral palsy results from injury to the cerebrum (the largest portion of the brain, involved with higher mental...
