Category Archive: Birth Injury

Medical negligence cases may extend to delivery and birth-related injuries. When this occurs, lifelong medical problems may develop. While some injuries affect the mother, other injuries trigger health problems for the newborn. If you or your child suffered birth-related injuries, seek help from a medical malpractice attorney immediately. 

Significant Birth Complications for the Mother

In cases where the mother is injured or dies, some of the conditions may include: Problems because of improper suturing after an episiotomy or cesarean read more

Pregnant women look forward to safe delivery. Sadly, a considerable percentage experience labor complications leading to birth injuries. For example, a child may suffer head trauma during birth, leading to long-term physical or mental difficulties. Some effects of head trauma include behavior disorders, emotional problems, coma, hormonal imbalances, and cognitive disorders. Affected children might require specialized surgery, physical therapy, medication, speech therapy, and mobility care. A large percentage of these head injuries are a result of read more

None of us ever want to see a new mother or her baby have birth-related injuries. But, as experienced New Jersey birth injury lawyers, we see cases just like this way too often in New Jersey. Let’s take a look at what birth injury medical malpractice is, as well as some of the more common types of negligence that lead to them.

What's Birth Injury Medical Malpractice?

Malpractice occurs when someone who calls themselves a professional doesn’t correctly carry out his or her obligations or responsibilities to their client, causing harm as read more