What Are The Top Five Common Birth Injuries?
The worse thing that could happen during birth is having an infant suffer an injury and even death. Giving birth to a child is supposed to be a great experience that changes a person’s life for the better. When an infant is injured during birth by the medical professional’s negligence, the family of the infant can seek legal action against the physician that caused the harm.
No one deserves to be hurt by another person’s reckless or negligent acts, especially not an infant who just started living their life. Every year, there are about four million infants born in the United Stated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The sad part is that many of those infants will suffer a birth injury that will leave them permanently disabled.
The Miami Lawyers that specialize in birth medical malpractice cases are saddened by the many cases that they receive about birth mistakes that caused extensive damage. Percy Martinez and his associates represent the victims of birth injuries in Miami and do not rest until they have won. Below will be listed the most common birth malpractices that occur.
Which Birth Injuries Tend To Surface The Most?
Brachial Plexus(BP)
Brachial plexus is an injury that affects the arms, hands, shoulder, neck and spine. The bundle of nerves within those areas are affected. These damages can be severe and mild in nature. About 10% of brachial plexus cases result in permanent disability due to the severity of the injury. Brachial plexus can occur by a number of reasons. A physician may improperly use a forcep or vacuum, might place too much pressure on the baby’s shoulders, or the baby might become lodged in the mother’s pelvis and the physician is not trained to handle such situations.
Perinatal Asphyxia
Perinatal Asphyxia surfaces when there is a lack of oxygen to the baby. When a newborn or fetus receives insufficient blood flow and blood, it can cause perinatal asphyxia. Perinatal Asphyxia can cause seizures, comas, pale complexions, labored breathing, and shock. This condition could be cured on its own or it can leave an infant with permanent nerve damage.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects the brain. The muscle tone, posture, and movement of an infant are affected. For the most part, cerebral palsy affects the infant’s brain before birth. Typically, the signs and symptoms will show during infancy or toddler years. Between two to three infants out of 1,000 will be born with cerebral palsy. There is currently no cure for it.
Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is quite rare. It occurs in about 1% of all births. It is when a baby’s shoulders become lodged in the mother’s pelvic bone. Certain signs and symptoms during pregnancy can be an indicator that a baby might experience shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia can cause many injuries like brachial plexus, collarbone fractures, breathing complications, and even death. When a physician suspects that a baby might suffer shoulder dystocia, it is best for them to perform a C-section to avoid such complication.
Birth Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Miami
Birth injuries that are caused by a medical professional could be disastrous. Percy Martinez and his team have over 20 years in practice and still to this day, they serve victims of birth injuries caused by a negligent medical professional. Seeking legal aid after a birth malpractice can help the victim recover damages that were done to them.
