Types of Birth Injury
Almost 7 out of every 1,000 children born in the U.S. suffer from birth injuries. Some of these injuries are caused by unavoidable birth complications. However, many of them are actually caused by preventable mistakes made by health care professionals, including inappropriate delivery methods, asphyxia, prolonged labor, harmful medications, or other problems. If medical staff had acted appropriately for the situation, the injuries to the newborn child may have been avoided.
If your child has been inflicted with birth injuries due to the negligent care of a doctor or other health care worker, you may be able to pursue legal action to gain compensation for your medical expenses, the cost of future treatments, and other expenses. To learn more, contact Austin birth injury lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C. at 877-948-4842
Common Birth Injuries
Birth injuries may be temporary, or can result in permanent disability or even in the death of the child. Some birth injuries due to improper delivery methods of handling of a baby may include:
- Brain damage, causing cognitive impairments and/or paralysis
- Head trauma
- Strangulation with the umbilical cord
- Cephalohematoma, pooling of blood between the skin and skull
- Bone fractures
- Infections
If your child has suffered from serious birth injuries due to the careless behavior of a medical worker, you should not be forced to suffer from these losses on your own. With the help of a qualified Austin birth injury attorney, you may be able to hold the party at fault liable for their negligent actions.
Contact Us
For more information about your legal options in pursuing a medical malpractice case against the party at fault for your child’s injuries, contact Austin birth complications lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C. today by calling 877-948-4842.
