Having a kid should be a cause for celebration in every household. Some new parents, unfortunately, miss out on this happiness because of carelessness, which can transform an otherwise wonderful event into a deeply sad one.
Federal statistics show that despite the United States' prosperity, it is one of the riskiest developed countries to give birth. Hundreds of American mothers lose their lives each year giving delivery, and another 40,000 infants are injured. As a result of these statistics, the United States tops the list of all industrialized countries for the occurrence of severe birth occurrences. Many of these miscarriages, stillbirths, and maternal injuries are avoidable is perhaps the most distressing element of this predicament.
Let's understand the term Birth Injury.
Any harm to a newborn during or after birth is considered a birth injury. An injury sustained during birth is sometimes referred to as birth trauma in the medical community. Premature birth, oxygen starvation of the fetus, and medical malpractice are just a few of the numerous potential causes of birth injuries.
Birth injuries should be distinguished from congenital disabilities when defining the term. Despite their differences, birth injury and congenital disability are often used interchangeably. A congenital disability is a sickness or illness that develops in an unborn child while in the womb. At the same time, a birth injury is an injury sustained by an otherwise healthy baby during labor or delivery. In contrast to birth deformities, which are present before birth, birth injuries directly result from the birthing process.
Why are so many new parents and their infants let down by the medical system?
Injuries during birth that are extremely common include:
- Anoxia
- Paresthesia of the Brachial Plexus
- Damage to the brain or other head organs
- Paralysis caused by damage to the brain, or cerebral palsy
- Hypoxia (low of oxygen to the brain) (lack of oxygen to the brain)
- Ischemic Brain Injury or Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Idiopathic Erb's Palsy
- Kernicterus
- Infantile meningitis
- Paralysis
- A condition characterized by an increase in blood pressure within the lungs
Medical malpractice during pregnancy, labor, or delivery commonly contributes to these problems. Common examples of medical negligence include a tardy response to difficulties, a failure to notice or diagnose fetal distress or bleeding, or the improper use of suction equipment, Pitocin, or other birthing tools.
If any of these things happen, it might lead to the death of a mother or her baby, or at the least, serious injuries that could have long-lasting, life-altering effects. It is not an exaggeration to state that the fate of a newborn's life can be forever changed by a nurse's or doctor's lack of expertise, haste, or lack of attention.
Our legal system gives strong safeguards to those who have suffered due to medical malpractice. Hiring a lawyer with experience in this type of case is the first step toward fair treatment.
Why Negligent Birth Injuries Happen and how Birth Injury Attorneys in Los Angeles Work
When a doctor or other medical professional fails to make a timely diagnosis or provide adequate treatment, negligence can harm the newborn. For example, misdiagnosis of a medical condition in the mother and child, improper use of birth-assisting equipment, failure to perform a C-section when necessary, etc., all fall under the umbrella of "medical malpractice," as do injuries sustained during the birthing process, botched hysterectomies that result in an unwanted pregnancy before the birthing process, and so on.
Birth Injury Attorneys Los Angeles helps the fetal heart monitor strips, your prenatal care record, ultrasound, and test data, and your and the baby's hospital record are all obtained at no cost to you.
With a Board-Certified physician on staff and over four decades of experience reviewing birth injury medical records, we do our research into these cases.
We also have professionals from top medical schools and hospitals review the data.
If we take your case, we'll pay to have a nationally renowned pediatric neurologist evaluate your child, and we won't get paid unless we win or settle your case.
As we move forward with your case, we will keep you updated.
Is Assistance With Your Claim Required? Help is available from a Los Angeles birth injury attorney at the firm Stalwart Law Group.
The arrival of a new member to the family is a cause for celebration. However, when a baby is hurt at birth, the family may have to deal with the dreadful consequences of a botched delivery. A child's brain or nerves may be severely or permanently damaged during birth, necessitating extensive medical treatment and maybe lifetime medical care if the impairment is severe enough.
Many things, including negligent medical care, can lead to a birth injury. High quality of care, even during childbirth, is owed to patients by medical personnel in California. According to California's medical malpractice statutes, when a doctor or other medical professional's negligence results in a birth injury, the victim's family has the right to seek compensation for their suffering through a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. While monetary damages will never make up for the pain and suffering caused by a birth injury, a successful claim or lawsuit can ensure that a child receives the best medical care available for the rest of their life.
We at Stalwart Law Group fully grasp the repercussions of a birth injury on a family. When a birth injury is avoidable, we know that Los Angeles's complex medical malpractice laws can assist victims in getting justice. Our lawyers work relentlessly to help those seeking justice in complex cases of medical misconduct, like those involving birth injuries. Our firm aggressively advocates on behalf of its clients to safeguard their legal rights and secure maximum allowable compensation. We represent families whose children have suffered from birth injuries such as cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and kernicterus.
We offer free consultations to families in Los Angeles who have suffered from a birth accident caused by the negligence of a medical professional. If your child was injured at birth, our team of experienced attorneys is here to explain your rights and advocate on your behalf.