Birth Injuries

It is estimated that approximately 27 out of every 1000 births in the United States results in a birth injury. A birth injury can be any kind of damage that occurs to an infant's body before, during or just after birth. Birth injuries cause a great deal of pain and anguish to family members. Birth injuries are also capable of impairing a child for life, thereby making him dependent on others. It is imperative to consult a birth injury attorney immediately after birth so that we can advise you of your legal options.

Some babies may suffer a physical injury during the birth process. The birth injuries may arise due to the health problems of the mother or the negligence of the doctors. Birth injuries are usually complications that arise during the process of labor and delivery. A birth injury may range from small injuries to serious damage to the brains or nerves. The birth injuries may occur due to the baby's size and position.

Birth injury malpractices arise due to the doctors' failure to identify fetal stress, failure to anticipate complication, giving inappropriate injections, failure to foresee when a cesarean is required or failure to identify any infection.

If you suspect a medical negligence and consequent birth injury, it is necessary for you to contact a birth injury attorney immediately after birth. Preserving vital records and recording statements of important witnesses such as nurses and therapists is essential. Time is of the essence for a birth injury attorney to be able to collect the facts.

Contact The attorneys at Bronx-based law firm Bass Rubinowitz to help for further information.