Birth Trauma

We handle all types of cases involving injuries sustained during the labor and delivery periods. These cases most often involve permanent, catastrophic injuries sustained by the newborn child including brain damage, mental retardation and cerebral palsy. Occasionally, an expecting mother may also sustain significant injuries during the labor and delivery of her child as a result of medical negligence.

While obstetrical malpractice cases can result in a multitude of significant injuries to both the infant and mother, below is a list of the most common types of cases that we handle. We are here to help. If you or your child has experienced any of these injuries, contact us immediately for a free consultation.

Injuries to the Newborn Infant During Childbirth:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Mental Retardation
• Swallowed Stool/Feces During Delivery
• Respiratory Arrest or Distress Syndrome (RDS)
• Meconium Aspiration
• Erbs Palsy or Shoulder Dystocia
• Hip Dysplasia
• Traumatic Forceps Delivery
• Hypoxia/Anoxia
• Birth Asphyxia
• Developmental Delays
• Oxygen Deprivation
• Iatrogenic Prematurity
• Seizure Disorder
• Death

Injuries to the Expecting Mother During Childbirth:

• Injuries from Anesthesia
• Delay or Failure to Perform Cesarean Sections
• Failure to Diagnose and Treat Preeclampsia
• Pregnancy Induced Hypertension or High Blood Pressure
• Injuries from Improperly Performed Episiotomy
• Impaired Sexual Function
• Incontinence of Bladder or Bowel
• Improper Use of Pitocin
• Amniotic Fluid Embolism
• Sheehan’s Syndrome
• Stroke, Hypoxia or Anoxia
• Massive Hemorrhage
• Death