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What Are The Most Common Birth Injuries in Childbirth?

Advocating for injured babies and families

The birth of a child should be an exciting time. Unfortunately, for many parents, their precious children are injured at birth due to the negligence of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. At The Eisen Law Firm, our Cleveland birth injury attorneys are experienced in birth injury claims and aggressively pursue all avenues of recovery against negligent medical professionals.

What are the most common traumatic birth injuries?

Birth injuries range in severity. A baby may suffer a mild injury that completely heals in a week or two, or the baby may suffer serious injuries that cause permanent impairment or even death. Some of the most common birth injuries include:

 

Of course, this is just a sampling of the traumatic injuries that may occur when a child is born.

How do I know if a medical professional injured my baby?

It is not always immediately apparent that a baby’s birth injuries were due to the negligence of a medical professional. After all, birth inherently involves some trauma, as the baby goes through the birth canal. So, how do you know that a medical professional actually did something wrong?

If your child was injured in any way at birth, it is wise to consult with a medical malpractice attorney. Experienced medical malpractice attorneys are able to review medical records and other documents and offer their opinions as to whether malpractice occurred. Often, doctors and other medical professionals try to “explain away” a baby’s injuries, but a careful review of the records may tell a different story.

Contact our Cleveland birth injury attorneys today for a free consultation

If your baby was injured at birth, you need to speak with an experienced birth injury attorney as soon as possible. At The Eisen Law Firm, our Cleveland birth injury attorneys are compassionate and work hard to ensure you obtain the maximum compensation available under the law. To schedule your free consultation, call 216-687-0900 or contact us online.