Welcoming a newborn into your life brings many parents sheer joy. Even though many births take place without any significant complications, there may be times when there is an injury during the delivery process. A birth injury involves an event that took place during delivery that would compromise the infant’s normal function of the body.
Many parents do not know what to do when facing such a gloomy situation. Do not let a physician go unpunished for their mistake. If your child has experienced a birth injury, do not delay in contacting Varcadipane & Pinnisi, PC today to discuss your rights.
According to a 2020 study performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5.4 babies died per 1,000 live births, with birth injuries being the fourth leading cause of infant mortality.
Each type of injury carries complications that can result in the following disorders:
Cerebral Palsy
Erb’s Palsy
Newborn Cephalohematoma
Health care providers may be found accountable for birth injuries when they did not provide the standard of care that is expected of them. Medical professionals must be held responsible for their negligence.
Ways health providers exhibit negligence during labor and delivery:
When a medical mistake occurs, your first thought is how to come to terms with the tragedy. If your child has sustained a birth injury, you will be facing a lifetime of doctor’s visits and continuous medical bills. Allow us to ease the financial burden. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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