Birth Injuries

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The birth of a child is a joyous occasion, but when negligence by medical professionals causes harm to the baby or mother, the results are devastating. Birth injuries caused by medical malpractice can have lifelong consequences, impacting a child’s physical and cognitive development and placing a significant emotional and financial burden on families. At Suthers & Harper, we are committed to helping families in Savannah and throughout Georgia seek justice and secure compensation for preventable birth injuries.

What Are Birth Injuries?

Birth injuries are physical or neurological injuries sustained by a baby or mother during labor and delivery. While some complications are unavoidable, many birth injuries result from medical negligence. Common types of birth injuries include:

  • Cerebral Palsy: Often caused by oxygen deprivation during delivery, Cerebral Palsy can lead to motor skill impairments and developmental delays.
  • Erb’s Palsy: Erb’s Palsy is a nerve injury caused by excessive force during delivery, leading to weakness or paralysis in the arm.
  • Brain Injuries: Trauma from improper use of delivery tools, such as forceps or vacuum extractors, can result in brain damage.
  • Fractures : Bones, such as the clavicle, may be broken during delivery due to improper handling.
  • Maternal Injuries: Delayed C-sections or failure to address complications can lead to severe injuries, infections, or even death for the mother.

When these injuries occur due to medical errors, families have the right to hold healthcare providers accountable.

Causes of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries often result from mistakes made by medical professionals during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Common causes include:

  • Failure to Perform a Timely C-Section: Delaying a necessary cesarean section can result in oxygen deprivation or trauma to the baby.
  • Improper Use of Delivery Tools: Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors can cause significant injuries to the baby’s head, neck, or shoulders.
  • Failure to Monitor Fetal Distress: Neglecting to monitor the baby’s heart rate or other signs of distress can lead to avoidable complications.
  • Medication Errors : Administering incorrect dosages of labor-inducing drugs or anesthesia can harm both mother and baby.
  • Neglect During Pregnancy: Failure to diagnose and manage conditions such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or infections can result in complications during delivery.

These errors are often preventable with proper training, communication, and adherence to medical standards.

Consequences of Birth Injuries

The effects of birth injuries can be profound, impacting the lives of both the child and their family. Common consequences include:

  • Lifelong Disabilities: Conditions like cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy may require ongoing medical care, therapy, and assistive devices.
  • Developmental Delays: Brain injuries can affect a child’s cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
  • Emotional Trauma: Parents often experience feelings of guilt, anger, and sadness as they navigate their child’s medical needs.
  • Financial Burdens: The costs of surgeries, therapies, medications, and special education can place a significant strain on families.

Families affected by birth injuries deserve compensation to help cover these expenses and provide their child with the best possible care.

Proving Medical Negligence in Birth Injury Cases

To succeed in a birth injury claim, families must prove that negligence by a healthcare provider directly caused the injury. This involves establishing the following elements:

  1. Duty of Care: The medical team owed a duty to provide competent care during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
  2. Breach of Duty: The provider’s actions—or failure to act—fell below the accepted standard of care.
  3. Causation: The breach of duty directly resulted in the birth injury.
  4. Damages: The family suffered measurable harm, such as medical expenses, emotional distress, or loss of income.

Birth injury claims often require extensive medical records, expert testimony, and a thorough understanding of obstetric practices. A Savannah medical malpractice lawyer can guide you through this process and build a strong case on your behalf.

How a Savannah Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Help

At Suthers & Harper, we understand the challenges families face when dealing with the aftermath of a birth injury. Our team works closely with medical experts to investigate your case, identify negligent actions, and pursue maximum compensation for your child’s injuries.

We handle every aspect of your case, including:

  • Reviewing medical records and delivery procedures
  • Consulting with experts to evaluate negligence
  • Negotiating with insurance companies for a fair settlement
  • Representing your family in court if necessary

Our goal is to provide the support and advocacy you need to focus on your child’s recovery and future.

Speak With a Savannah Birth Injury Lawyer Today

If your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, you have the right to seek justice and financial compensation. Don’t delay—Georgia law imposes strict deadlines for filing medical malpractice claims, typically within two years of the injury. To learn more, and to schedule a free consultation with a Savannah medical malpractice lawyer at Suthers & Harper, give us a call at 800-320-2384. You can also reach us by completing our secure online contact form.

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