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Birth Injury

Birth Injury Law

Birthing injuries occur during the birthing process when a doctor or medical professional makes an error, which causes detrimental effects the health of a baby. Typical causes of a birthing injury occurs when a doctor exerts too much force during delivery causing the umbilical cord to become compressed, limiting the amount of oxygen the baby receives. Another common cause of a birth injury occurs when a doctor exerts too much pressure and force during a C-section.
When the delivery of a baby becomes traumatic, there is a far greater risk of an injury to occur. Mistakes are made that can affect the health and livelihood of the child for the rest of their life. The most serious types of birth injuries are ones that affect the brain, which come from a lack of oxygen. These types of birth injuries can cause death, cerebral palsy, ERBS palsy, brain damage, and other complications.
Mistakes that are made by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals that result in birthing injuries are prominent in .025% of all births. If you or your child has suffered from an error made by a medical professional and have suffered injuries and other damages, we may be able to help you to receive a settlement to cover your medical expenses.
Contact Napoli Bern Ripka LLP today to start your path to justice. If your child has incurred a birthing injury they may need a significant amount of medical help for the rest of their lives that can be quite costly. Let us help you to gain justice for you and your child by providing you with the most knowledgeable and experienced legal team in the industry.

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