What are the Most Common Causes of Birth Injuries?
A birth injury refers to any damage that was sustained to an infant during the process of childbirth. At times, these injuries could have been prevented, due to the fact that many occur at the hands of a negligent healthcare professional. What is a Birth Injury? A birth injury is a type of injury that is sustained by an infant, … [Read more...]
Legal Help for Mothers and Babies Harmed by Forceps or Vacuum Delivery
Research has shown that babies delivered with forceps or vacuum extraction are 80 percent more susceptible to injuries and death than those delivered by cesarean section. The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, included data from more than 187,000 births in Canada between 2003 and 2013. It found that mothers … [Read more...]
Teenager can sue over birth injury
Statutes of Limitations for Malpractice Cases. Statutes of limitations for malpractice cases in Wisconsin don't fully address injuries to developmentally disabled children, so a teenager w ho was injured at birth should still be allowed to sue his health care providers, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. The parents of Toby … [Read more...]
Erb’s Palsy Often the Result of Birth Injury
Result Of A Birth Injury To The Brachial Plexus. Erb's Palsy, the weakness or paralysis of the arm, is usually the result of a birth injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves near the neck that sends signals to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Brachial plexus injuries can occur when the brachial plexus is stretched, … [Read more...]
