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From pregnancy to delivery, parents deserve skilled and attentive medical care. Tragically, they may still face the heartbreak of preventable injuries during childbirth.
If you or your child were harmed during childbirth, The Law Giant Injury Lawyers can help. With years of experience and over $1 Billion recovered, our Albuquerque birth injury lawyers are dedicated to pursuing the compensation your family deserves. Contact us today at (505) 900-0000 or fill out our online form for a free consultation.
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Giant Wins for All Injuries
Our personal injury lawyers handle a wide range of accidents and serious injuries across New Mexico.
A birth injury is any physical harm or trauma that a newborn may experience during childbirth or shortly after delivery. These medical malpractice injuries can vary significantly in severity, affecting different areas of the baby’s body. The impact of a birth injury can be deeply distressing for both the baby and their parents, often leading to long-term consequences.
While some injuries may result in temporary discomfort, others can lead to permanent disabilities. It’s crucial for parents to understand these potential risks and to seek the necessary support if their child has suffered a birth injury.
Birth injuries can profoundly impact a child’s life and the family’s well-being, often leading to ongoing medical needs, therapy, or lasting disabilities. Understanding the common types of birth injuries is crucial for parents navigating this challenging landscape.
Our team collaborates with medical experts to establish a compelling case that highlights how medical negligence may have contributed to your child’s injury. Common birth injuries include:
During a complicated delivery, infants can suffer broken bones, such as a fractured collarbone. While some fractures heal with minimal medical intervention, others may require more intensive care to ensure proper recovery.
Forceps or improper use of birth-assisting tools can damage an infant’s facial nerves, leading to Bell’s Palsy. While minor cases can resolve over time, more severe nerve damage can result in long-term facial paralysis and may require surgery or other treatments.
The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that control arm and hand movement. During a difficult delivery, these nerves can be stretched or torn, leading to Erb’s Palsy or other conditions that may cause lifelong mobility issues.
Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe birth injuries. They often occur in the neck and can result in paralysis, loss of bladder and bowel control, and other serious complications. Immediate medical intervention is critical.
If a newborn does not receive adequate oxygen during delivery, it can lead to organ damage, seizures, and brain injuries, resulting in long-term cognitive and developmental disabilities. A swift response is crucial in these cases, and failure to act quickly is often considered medical negligence.
Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the brain, often due to a lack of oxygen or a birth injury. This condition affects muscle coordination, movement, and posture, and children with cerebral palsy may require lifelong care.
Mothers can also be the victims of birth-related injuries, such as serious complications due to medical negligence during labor and delivery. These injuries can lead to physical, emotional, and long-term health challenges.
At The Law Giant, we are dedicated to advocating for mothers who have suffered injuries during childbirth and have successfully handled numerous cases related to these serious issues. Some frequently seen maternal birth injuries include:
While mild vaginal tears during childbirth are common, more severe third- and fourth-degree tears may involve the muscles around the perineum and sphincter and often require surgical repair. You may be entitled to compensation if your healthcare provider fails to prevent or adequately treat such injuries.
Losing more than 500 mL of blood during childbirth is classified as a postpartum hemorrhage. This can be a life-threatening condition if not treated quickly, and it is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. Medical professionals must act promptly to prevent further harm.
While an episiotomy may be necessary in some cases to prevent severe tearing, they are not always required and can lead to significant complications, including infections and long-term pain. If you believe your episiotomy was unnecessary or improperly performed, reach out to a birth injury lawyer for advice.
Though common, C-sections are still significant surgeries that carry risks. Medical negligence during a C-section can result in infections, uterine ruptures, or even maternal death. If you believe your C-section was mishandled, our team is here to investigate your case and seek justice.
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Birth injuries can result from a variety of factors, many of which are preventable with proper medical care. Some common causes include:
Medical staff must monitor both mother and baby closely during labor and delivery. Failure to identify fetal distress, oxygen deprivation, or other complications can lead to serious injuries.
When improperly used, medical devices like forceps or vacuum extractors can cause significant damage to both mother and baby.
In cases where labor is prolonged or complications arise, a timely C-section may be necessary to prevent harm. Failing to perform a C-section quickly enough can lead to oxygen deprivation, brain damage, or death.
At The Law Giant, we work with top-tier medical experts to determine whether negligence played a role in your birth injury. We aim to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and secure max compensation for your family.
If medical negligence during childbirth caused harm to you or your baby, you have the right to seek compensation through a medical malpractice claim. Compensation can cover:
This includes the cost of treatment, rehabilitation, and any future medical care required.
If the injury affected your ability to work, you could seek compensation for lost wages or diminished earning capacity.
Birth injuries often lead to significant emotional distress and physical pain, both of which are compensable in medical malpractice cases.
Our birth injury attorneys at The Law Giant are committed to aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for your family. We will explore every option to ensure that your settlement or verdict covers the full extent of your losses.
Facing the aftermath of a birth injury can be overwhelming, both emotionally and financially. A skilled birth injury attorney can make all the difference by:
If you or your child suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, don’t hesitate to contact The Law Giant. We understand the hardships birth injuries bring, and we are here to guide and fight for everything you and your child need and deserve.
We offer free consultations and work on a contingency basis, so you won’t pay unless we win your case. Contact The Law Giant at (505) 900-0000 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward recovery.