Welcoming a baby should be a joyful moment—but when hospital errors cause birth injuries, the impact can last a lifetime. If your child was harmed during delivery, you may have a legal right to compensation.
Here’s what every parent needs to know.
✅ 1. What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is harm caused to a newborn during labor or delivery, often due to:
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Delayed C-section
- Medication errors during pregnancy or labor
💡 Not all birth injuries are malpractice, but many are preventable.
✅ 2. Common Types of Birth Injuries Linked to Negligence
- Cerebral Palsy – Often caused by oxygen deprivation
- Erb’s Palsy – Nerve damage from shoulder dystocia mishandling
- Fractures or Head Trauma – From improper instrument use
- Brain Damage – Delayed response to fetal distress
These conditions often require lifelong care—and significant financial resources.
✅ 3. Who Can Be Held Liable?
Potentially responsible parties include:
- OB-GYN doctors
- Delivery nurses
- Hospital administration
- Anesthesiologists
Liability depends on who breached the standard of care.
✅ 4. What Compensation Can Parents Receive?
A birth injury claim may cover:
- Medical expenses (current and future)
- Specialized care and therapy
- Lost income for parents
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term disability costs
Some states allow punitive damages for extreme negligence.
✅ 5. How to Prove Birth Injury Malpractice
You’ll need:
- Medical records
- Expert testimony from obstetric specialists
- Evidence of deviation from accepted standards
A malpractice lawyer coordinates this process for you.
🟦 Your Child Deserves Justice
If you suspect hospital negligence caused your baby’s injury, don’t wait—time limits apply.
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