Call us nowor use the form below.Frequently Asked Questions about Birth InjuriesQ: What's the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury? A: Birth injuries are generally caused by something that went wrong during delivery itself, while birth defects usually involve harm to a baby that arose prior to birth due to something that happened during or before the pregnancy. Q: What kinds of situations give rise to a lawsuit for birth injuries? A: Most of these cases occur when a doctor fails to adequately assess or respond to conditions and/or complications during a woman's pregnancy or delivery, or when a woman takes a prescription drug during pregnancy that causes harm to the baby. |
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Cerebral palsy is the generic term for a number of disorders affecting a baby's brain function and body movement. This birth defect (or injury) is usually the result of an injury to a baby's brain in the womb, during delivery, or some time after birth. Cerebral palsy can also be caused by a lack of oxygen flow to a baby's brain during delivery. |
Ohio Birth Injury Lawyers
Our Columbus medical malpractice lawyers represent the interests of parents and children in birth injury negligence claims. At The Donahey Law Firm, we serve families throughout Ohio who want to know how a routine delivery could have gone wrong. If your newborn baby has suffered birth injuries, or if you have legal concerns about a delivery room error, contact our Ohio birth injury lawyer today.
The medical malpractice attorneys in our Ohio law firm provide a strong representation for clients pursuing birth injury claims involving failure to consult a specialist, c-section errors, cerebral palsy, and Erb's palsy.
Birth Injuries - An Overview
When having a child, the last thing parents want or need to worry about is the possibility of their baby being harmed during the delivery. While most births go smoothly, some have complications. It is estimated that 5 out of every 1000 children born in the United States will suffer some type of birth injury. Birth injuries can range from minor, like bruising, to a life-altering diagnosis of cerebral palsy. If your child was injured at birth, contact an attorney to learn more about your legal options. A lawyer experienced in birth injury litigation can help you understand your rights.
Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts
Not all birth injuries or defects can be prevented, but a mother has some power to increase her chance of having a healthy baby. Many birth defects happen very early in pregnancy, sometimes before a woman even knows she is pregnant. If your child was injured at birth, consult an attorney to learn about your rights to compensation.
Responsible Parties in Birth Injury Cases
If your child suffered a birth injury, there are several parties who may be responsible for your child's injuries, including the treating physician, assisting staff and the hospital.
Prescription Medications
If you or a loved one is pregnant and taking prescription medication, one of the best ways to prevent a birth defect or injury to your baby is to understand the prescription process and prescriptions themselves. Prescription medications can be confusing, dangerous and expensive. If your child was injured at birth, consult an attorney to learn about your rights to compensation.
Cerebral Palsy & Erb's Palsy
Some of the most common birth injuries are two very different conditions known as cerebral palsy and Erb's (or brachial) palsy. Cerebral and Erb's palsy are often the result of complications during child delivery itself, though cerebral palsy also can occur before or after delivery.
Birth Injuries Resource Links
KidsHealth.org
The Food and Drug Law Institute
United Cerebral Palsy
Prenatal Care
National Patient Safety Foundation
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