Chicago Birth Injury Lawyers

 

Having a baby should be one of the most joyful, beautiful experiences in a parent’s life. However, for some parents, who discover that their child has suffered a serious birth injury, the joy can turn into fear, sadness and even devastation.

A birth injury is the result of a complication or medical error during the birthing process that can leave the newborn with serious, irreversible injuries. In more severe cases, birth injuries can even result in death. Although some birth injuries are inescapable, the majority occur as a result of medical mistakes and negligence in Chicago , which can make the situation even more difficult to swallow.

If your child suffered a birth injury and you believe it was due to a medical mistake, please contact Patrick J. Kenneally Ltd. for help today. Our team of experienced Chicago personal injury attorneys understand the devastation involved with birth injuries and will do everything we can to ensure you and your family receive the full compensation you are entitled to.

Common Causes of Chicago Birth Injuries

If your child suffered a birth injury, it is crucial to contact a knowledgeable birth injury lawyer immediately who will be able to investigate the situation and determine the cause of the injury. Some of the most common causes of birth injuries include:

  • Complications during childbirth
  • Chicago Medical malpractice, negligence
  • Doctor mistakes
  • Improper use of equipment
  • Delayed cesarean sections
  • Use of the vacuum extractor or forceps during delivery

Types of Chicago Birth Injuries

There are a variety of birth injuries that can occur, including:

  • Cerebral palsy: This serious condition is caused when oxygen is cut off from the infant’s brain during child birth. The most common cause is delaying an emergency cesarean section when there are signs of distress
  • Erb’s palsy: Erb’s palsy is a condition in which the infant experiences nerve damage in one or both arms, which can cause stunted growth of the affected arm and impaired muscular, nervous and circulatory development. This is caused by excessive pulling of the baby’s neck, head or shoulders during delivery.
  • Brachial plexus palsy: This is a condition that affects the brachial plexus, or the nerve network that controls movement and sensation in the arm. Infants born with this condition usually experience weak or paralyzed shoulder, arm or hand muscles.
  • Klumpke’s palsy: This is a type of brachial plexus injury that occurs during childbirth. Infants who suffer this type of injury usually experience paralyzed forearm and hand muscles.
  • Shoulder dystocia: This injury occurs when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck on the mother’s pelvic bone. The most common risk factor for this injury is the use of a vacuum extractor or forceps during delivery
  • Birth paralysis: Babies who suffer this birth injury lose voluntary movement
  • Death

Compensation for Chicago Birth Injuries

We understand that it can be disheartening to discover your child’s birth injury could have been prevented, but in cases where negligence can be proved, a skilled personal injury lawyer will be able to recover compensation for your losses including:

  • Medical, hospital bills
  • Permanent physical damage, disabilities
  • Mental anguish
  • Emotional pain and suffering
  • Long-term treatment costs for permanent diseases including cerebral palsy

If your child has suffered a birth injury and you think it may have been the fault of the doctor or another medical professional or device, please contact the experienced Chicago personal injury attorneys at Patrick J. Kenneally, Ltd. today. We understand the devastation involved with birth injuries and will fight to ensure you and your family receive the compensation you need and deserve.

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