Birth injury lawyer

What Are Common Birth injuries?

Birth injuries can vary in severity, but they often involve damage to the infant's brain, resulting in conditions such as cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle control, movement, and coordination. It can have a profound impact on a child's physical and cognitive development, making everyday tasks challenging or impossible without assistance. The severity of the injury can determine the level of required medical treatment and future needs.

Other common birth injuries include:

• Brachial plexus injuries
• Facial nerve injuries
• Fractures
• Perinatal asphyxia
• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
• Intracranial hemorrhage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Facial caput succedaneum
• Subconjunctival hemorrhage

What Types of Medical negligence Can Result in Injuries at Birth?

In cases of negligence, medical malpractice during the labor and delivery process is often the cause of birth injuries. Negligence can manifest in various ways, including a lack of oxygen to the infant's brain, injury to the brachial plexus (a network of nerves that control movement and sensation in the arms), or birth asphyxia. These conditions can result from medical professionals failing to adhere to the standard of care during labor or delivery.

The required medical treatment for birth injuries can be extensive and costly. Infants with cerebral palsy may need ongoing therapies, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, to help manage their condition and improve their quality of life. These treatments can span over months or even years, requiring a significant investment of time and resources from the child's family. Future medical treatment needs must also be taken into account, as developmental milestones may be delayed, and additional medical interventions might be necessary as the child grows.

These incidents can occur due to factors such as the improper use of delivery instruments, failure to monitor the baby's vital signs, or delayed emergency interventions. Identifying the specific cause of the injury is crucial in building a strong birth injury case.

How Can a Birth injury attorney Help?

If your child experienced a birth injury, the legal team at MVP Accident Attorneys can help. With our expertise in birth injury law, we can thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your child's injury and identify the responsible parties. Our birth injury lawyers have a deep understanding of medical negligence cases and can build a strong case to help you recover the compensation your child deserves. Our legal team will work tirelessly to build a strong case, gathering medical records, consulting with medical professionals, and utilizing their vast network of resources to support your claim.

What Economic and Non-economic damages is My Child Entitled to?

When a child sustains a birth injury due to negligence or medical malpractice, they may be entitled to various types of damages to compensate for the harm and losses they have experienced.

Economic damages can include:

• All the medical expenses incurred as a result of the birth injury. This includes hospital bills, surgeries, medication, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive devices, and any future medical treatments or care required for the child's condition. Compensation for medical bills will also include any future medical needs. 
• In severe cases where the birth injury leads to permanent disabilities that limit the child's ability to work or earn a living in the future, economic damages may also include compensation for the loss of earning capacity. This takes into account the potential income the child would have earned had they not been injured.
• If the child's birth injury affects their educational opportunities or necessitates special education or tutoring, economic damages may cover the costs associated with these educational needs.

Non-economic damages are intended to compensate for the physical and emotional pain, suffering, and distress endured by the child as a result of the birth injury.

This can include:

• The pain experienced during medical procedures, ongoing physical discomfort, and the emotional anguish associated with living with a birth injury.
• If the birth injury significantly impairs the child's ability to engage in normal activities, hobbies, or experiences that bring joy and fulfillment, non-economic damages may account for the loss of enjoyment of life.
• The child may experience emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder, due to the birth injury and its impact on their life. Non-economic damages can compensate for the psychological harm and emotional trauma endured by the child.
• In some cases, non-economic damages may extend to the child's parents or immediate family members. Loss of consortium refers to the loss of love, companionship, guidance, and support that the parents may experience as a result of the birth injury and its impact on their child's life.

The specific amount of damages awarded in a birth injury case varies based on factors such as the severity of the injury, long-term prognosis, impact on the child's quality of life, and applicable state laws.

A birth injury lawyer at MVP Accident Attorneys will work with medical professionals, economists, life care planners, and other experts to accurately value your claim and ensure your child receives every penny of compensation owed.

Contact Us Today!

If your child has suffered a birth injury due to negligence, contact a birth injury lawyer at MVP Accident Attorneys. Our legal team will fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Birth injuries can have severe consequences, and the necessary medical treatment and future needs can be overwhelming for families.

At MVP Accident Attorneys, we will navigate the legal process for you, allowing you to focus on your child's health and well-being. Remember, MVP Accident Attorneys offers free consultations, giving you the opportunity to explore your options and take the first step towards justice. Contact us today to learn more.