Birth Injury

Childbirth injuries can result when complications arise during the delivery process and are not met with adequate responses by the medical professionals involved.  Birth injuries can range from temporary bruising on the baby’s head and face to more serious conditions such as brachial palsy, cerebral palsy, brain damage that can leave a child with medical problems that last a lifetime, and even death.

Brachial Palsy – Brachial palsy, also called Erb’s palsy and brachial plexus injury, is paralysis of the arm or hand due to damage to the nerves that surround the neck and shoulder area.

Cerebral Palsy – Cerebral palsy is a range of conditions in which brain damage to the cerebrum causes nerve impairment.  Symptoms of cerebral palsy include paralysis, spasticity in the arms and legs, seizures, mental retardation, and other conditions.

Birth injuries are not the same as birth defects.  Birth injuries usually occur during the delivery of the baby, while birth defects are usually caused by genetics or environmental factors before the baby is born.

Children who are the victims of birth injuries are entitled to compensation for medical expenses and other costs and losses.  Settlement money from a birth injury lawsuit usually goes into a trust fund for the child.

Lawsuits that hold healthcare providers accountable for birth injuries do more that help victims recover their lives— they help keep our communities safe by making sure that the medical care we all receive meets minimal quality standards.

If have a child who’s suffered a birth injury, you need an attorney to evaluate your case and protect you and your community from future danger.

Contact Siegfried & Jensen today for a free consultation. We’re here for you.