The last thing a mother wants to hear after giving birth is that there’s a problem, especially a birth injury. Newborns injured due to medical negligence face high medical bills, physical challenges, and emotional hardships. The infant may require years of aftercare, therapy, and medical attention, which takes a toll on the family. Parents must learn to care for a child with special needs, who could have been healthy if complications were avoided.
Statistics show that birth injuries affect about 7 out of every 1,000 newborns in the U.S. alone. The Ohio birth injury attorneys at Paulozzi are committed to guiding parents through their child’s condition. We ensure the care, support, and compensation every parent deserves. If you’re dealing with medical negligence involving your newborn, contact us at 800-LAW-OHIO or email us at contactus@lawohio.com.
Birth injuries refer to traumas infants experience before, during, or shortly after childbirth. The severity ranges from minor issues to severe, life-threatening conditions. In some cases, birth injuries heal naturally, and the infant will have few problems. Unfortunately, some infants will require extensive treatment and may face long-term complications.
Medical professionals are trained to avoid certain actions, but mistakes can still happen. For example, a doctor might leave the delivery to a nurse, leading to potential issues. In other cases, a nurse might administer the wrong medication or dosage, resulting in harm. Sometimes, unqualified midwives handle emergency births, leading to injuries. Birth injuries can occur for various reasons.
Some common birth injuries include:
These are just a few examples of birth injuries resulting from medical negligence and malpractice.
Proving birth injuries is challenging because the link between the injury and medical negligence is not always clear. However, parents should never assume that birth injuries are unavoidable. A seasoned birth injury attorney can review medical records and consult experts to determine if the injury could have been prevented.
To be compensable, a birth injury claim must prove that the medical practitioner acted negligently and breached their duty to the patient. It must also be shown that this negligence harmed the baby and resulted in damages. Compensation often includes medical costs, pain and suffering, and payment for future medical care.
If you suspect that you and your baby are victims of medical malpractice, contact Paulozzi’s experienced Ohio birth injury attorneys. Don’t wait to seek justice and compensation for the hardships caused by negligent healthcare providers. Call us at 800-LAW-OHIO today.