Despite all of the advances of modern medicine, birth is unfortunately still one of the most dangerous medical events in the life of both the child and the mother.  Obstetricians (OB/GYN’s) appreciate the risk and take great care in every delivery.  However, mistakes are still made, and pre-natal, or birth, injuries do result.

Causes of birth injuries are varied, but here are the most common:

• Failure to act, when a obstetrician’s duty of professional care would require action
  • Delay in ordering a cesarean section
  • Failure to respond to bleeding
  • Failure to respond to umbilical cord entrapment
  • Failure to respond to fetal distress
• Negligence in performing a procedure
  • Misuse of vacuum extractors or forceps
  • Excessive force during delivery
• Poor care of the newborn immediately following birth

These mistakes whether made by a doctor, a nurse, or the birth hospital can cause a wide range of injuries, including:

• Fractured bones (especially the collar bone or arms)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Cerebral Hypoxia
• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb’s palsy
• Brachial plexus palsy
• Temporary paralysis or permanent paralysis

If your child has suffered a birth injury, you need the advice of an experienced attorney.  Call the law firm Robert Reeves at 704.351.7979 for a free consultation.  We can help.