Birth Injury Lawyer in Tallahassee

Birth injuries come in many forms and can be caused by a variety of reasons.

Some injuries have nothing to do with the quality of healthcare received, and can result from genetic, chemical, and even physical injuries. But some are caused most often or frequently by healthcare professionals during or before delivery.

The most common birth injuries pursued as claims in medical malpractice are Klumpke and Erb’s palsy, oxygen deprivation, and facial or other paralysis, but there are plenty more. This video discusses some of the more common factors and side effects of brachial plexus injuries, one of the most common injuries during childbirth.

Although it is not always the case, healthcare providers are sometimes the cause of your child’s birth injury. Medical errors occur most often in circumstances where:

• Misuse instruments during delivery
• Do not respond to bleeding, distress, or umbilical cord placement
• Do not anticipate complications related to baby or maternal health
• Delay ordering a caesarean section

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and your healthcare professional could have caused a birth injury in a variety of ways.

At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys in Tallahassee have seen the pain that comes from a birth injury caused by the negligence of a medical professional you should have been be able to trust, and have experience investigating such claims.

Our birth injury attorneys may be able to investigate your child’s injury and determine if there is someone you can hold responsible. If there is, you may be eligible for compensation that can help care for your child. Fill out a free, no-risk case evaluation form if you’re ready today.