Birth Injuries
When you are expecting a baby, you are probably full of joy at the thought of the precious new addition to your family. However, a precious son or daughter can be left with painful and sometimes dangerous birth injuries if the medical staff in charge of the birth does not perform as expected.
Because birth injuries occur when a baby is most susceptible to serious infections and permanent brain damage, obstetricians and delivery room nurses should use the utmost care in bringing your baby into the world. Sadly, though, this is not always the case. If your baby has suffered from a birth injury due to negligent or reckless medical staff, you should contact a Wisconsin medical malpractice attorney from Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® today at 800-242-2874 for a free case evaluation. You may be able to receive compensation for the egregious harm that has befallen your innocent child.
Common Types of Birth Injuries
Birth injuries can happen due to a doctor’s failure to act or the mishandling of tools, among other things. Additionally, they can affect your baby if he or she does not receive the proper type of preventative care. Some common types of injuries caused by these negligent actions include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Cephalohematoma
- Facial paralysis
- Brain and spinal damage
- Post-natal infections
- Shaken baby syndrome
In some cases, these injuries can remain with your child for the rest of his or her life. For instance, cerebral palsy can be so severe that your baby may forever have a disability that prevents him or her from living independently. Inexcusable errors such as this cannot go unnoticed or unpunished.
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Babies are fragile and helpless, deserving of our care and protection. If your doctor or nurse has not shown this attention and competence with your precious newborn, contact a Wisconsin medical malpractice attorney from Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 today to begin your pursuit of justice.
