RHODE ISLAND BIRTH INJURY LAWYER
Whether it’s attending Lamaze classes or picking out the safest car seat, parents spend a significant amount of time preparing for the arrival of their baby. However, there are many tasks that parents must leave to the obstetrician and other medical professionals.
Many experienced and knowledgeable medical professionals take care of pregnant mothers and babies on a daily basis. Most doctors earn the trust of their patients by providing a high standard of care. Unfortunately, medical negligence sometimes occurs during the prenatal screening and/or birth processes, which may result in harm to the mothers and/or the babies.
Birth Injury Causes
Having a baby is supposed to be one of the most memorable experiences for parents, but the birth of a child can become marred by a wide range of birth injuries or incidents of medical malpractice. Common causes of birth injury include:
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Lack of or errors with prenatal screening
- Fatigue on the part of obstetricians, nurses, and other hospital staff
- Medical professional miscommunication
- Medication dosage mistakes
- Excessive or inappropriate use of forceps
- Carelessness during the delivery process
- Surgical errors during a C-section
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TYPES OF BIRTH INJURIES
Prenatal screening is used to diagnose medical conditions or disabilities. In order to safely deliver a child or determine if a cesarean section would be the best procedure, an obstetrician must be fully aware of the baby’s health while developing inside the womb. However, even when prenatal screening is done correctly, birth defects can still be caused by errors or negligence. Some of the most frequently occurring birth injuries include:
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Dystocia
- Facial Bruising
- Forceps Injury
- Hypoxia
- Bell’s Palsy
- Brain Damage
- Cerebral Palsy
- Erb’s Palsy
- Fetal Distress
- Placental Abruption
- Spina Bifida
At Marasco & Nesselbush, we have successfully handled many birth injury cases involving each of the areas listed above.
POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE UNTHINKABLE WITH A BIRTH INJURY CLAIM
A birth injury is a traumatic event for the baby, but the mother can also suffer injury, illness, or even death. The devastation of a birth defect isn’t only physical; the emotional and financial repercussions can be life-altering as well. After a birth injury, it is important for parents to remember that they are not alone. Families need support from family members and others in the community who can provide helpful resources and the means to ensure that their child receives quality medical care, and that those responsible are held accountable.
Our Providence birth injury attorneys will skillfully resolve your birth injury case. As a premier personal injury law firm, we handle every birth injury case with compassion, tenacity, and the utmost attention to detail. We work with medical experts to get to know the specifics of your case inside and out. Our lawyers work diligently to build a strong case on your behalf. Our law firm’s mission is to obtain extraordinary results for each of our clients. To learn more about how we can help you, please call 401-443-2999.
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