Free Consultations 24/7
Home > Blog > What is a Birth...
The time shortly before, during, and immediately after birth is when infants are most vulnerable. If doctors, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare providers don’t provide proper care in these moments, they can cause irreparable harm.
Any injury that occurs during this period is known as a birth injury. Sometimes, no one is to blame for these injuries. However, when injuries occur because a healthcare provider failed to recognize a warning sign or failed to act in time to treat a problem, they can be held responsible for the harm the child suffered.
There are a wide range of conditions that are considered birth injuries, each with different symptoms, treatments, and consequences. Download our free guide by clicking the image below to learn more about how to identify several of the most common types of birth injuries.
Some birth injuries will heal with only minor treatment and have no long-term effects on your child. Others can cause permanent harm, including paralysis and even brain damage. The worst part is that the least visible types of birth injuries often cause the most harm. They often aren’t diagnosed until months or years later, making it difficult to prove the cause.
If your child suffers from mental or physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy, they may be the result of a birth injury. And these types of disabilities can require expensive medical treatment and lifelong care that many families aren’t able to afford.
We know how important it is to be able to ensure your child will grow to live a long, happy, and healthy life. You shouldn’t have to stress or struggle over how to provide that, especially when your child’s disabilities are the result of a healthcare provider’s negligence.
Our birth injury lawyers are deeply familiar with these types of cases. We know how to collect evidence proving your child’s condition is a result of negligence, as well as how to calculate how much compensation you will need for your current and future medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Contact Nurenberg Paris today for a free consultation on your case.
Apr
18, 2024
Injuries caused by auto accidents are painful, expensive, and can even be life-altering. When victims survive car accidents, they want to believe that the worst is over. But for some, the medical and financial consequences are just beginning. Shock is not just a term for being surprised or upset. It is an actual medical condition […]
15, 2024
The widespread availability of fast internet access and camera-equipped laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones mean that telemedicine and virtual doctor appointments are more convenient, personal, and effective than ever before. These types of visits became more and more common during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for many patients, they have continued to be […]
08, 2024
One of the most important aspects of being a doctor is accurately diagnosing patients with the diseases or illnesses they suffer from. Accurately diagnosing patients gives doctors a chance to come up with treatment plans to manage their patients’ symptoms and help them get better, including prescribing medications, recommending surgery, and creating lifestyle modifications. However, […]
01, 2024
When a bad outcome happens in medicine, whether it’s after a doctor prescribes a prescription drug or a surgeon completes an operation, it’s common for patients to wonder if they’re victims of medical malpractice. However, proving medical malpractice is notoriously difficult. That’s why many Ohio medical malpractice lawyers rely on the testimony of expert witnesses. […]
Mar
25, 2024
Even when maintained, set up, and operated safely, semi-trucks still pose risks to both their drivers and other drivers on Ohio’s roads. That’s because they outweigh the average passenger vehicle 20:1. Unfortunately, semi-trucks aren’t always hooked up properly or safely, and when they aren’t, devastating accidents can occur. One of the most dangerous events that […]
Accessibility Tools
