Orlando Birth Injury Attorneys

Babies are highly susceptible to injury in the birthing process. All obstetricians and nurses are aware delivering a baby and handling newborns requires extreme care, mindfulness, competence. Applying too much pressure on a baby's limb, failure to detect fetal distress, or the careless use of medical instruments can result in newborns suffering injuries that can translate to a lifetime of hardship or disability.

For parents, birth injuries are a nightmare scenario. Even when parents and their children are perfectly healthy, early parenthood can be a challenge. Families, however, face many new and unique challenges when dealing with injuries suffered during delivery. Children and mothers who've been injured in the birthing process by a medical professional's negligence deserve justice for their suffering. That's where our Orlando medical malpractice lawyers can be of service.

If you or your child have suffered injures due to a medical professional's negligence, our skilled birth injury attorneys can help you pursue financial compensation for your damages. Contact Law Offices Of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. today to schedule a consultation with an Orlando medical malpractice attorney!

How Do Birth Injuries Happen?

The two most common causes for birth injuries are trauma due to an external force, such as a doctor applying too much pressure baby's shoulder or neck, and injuries resulting from oxygen deprivation to the brain. These complications can result in permanent nerve or brain damage. Doctors and other healthcare providers are held to a professional standard of care. When injuries occur due to a medical professional's failure to provide a reasonable level of care, they may be held liable for the victim's damages. Other causes of childbirth injuries include the following.

  • Excessive Use Of Labor-Inducing Drugs
  • Significant Delay In Ordering A Needed C-Section
  • Failure To Diagnose Pregnancy Issues
  • Failure To Diagnose And Treat Jaundice
  • Failure To Respond To Signs Of Maternal Or Fetal Distress
  • Failure To Supply The Infant With Oxygen
  • Aggressive Use Of Medical Instruments
  • Medication Errors

Common Birth Injuries Suffered Due To Malpractice

It is not uncommon or unexpected for minor injuries to occur during the birthing process, which is inherently traumatic for newborns and their mothers. Nevertheless, more severe injuries are avoidable so long as the obstetrician adheres to a reasonable level of care. Here are a few birth injuries that may occur when a medical professional is negligent in their duty of care.

  • Erb's Palsy
  • Brain Damage
  • Nerve Damage
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Shoulder Dystocia
  • Skull/Bone Fractures
  • Meconium Aspiration
  • Stillbirth

Compensation For Damages In Birth Injury Cases

Birth injuries can be devastating for families. Fortunately, with reliable legal counsel, families who've suffered hardship and financial damage due to childbirth injuries can pursue compensation for their damages. Some of the most common compensable damages include the following.

  • Current & Future Medical Expenses
  • Disability & Physical Therapy Costs
  • Childcare Assistance
  • Loss Of Present & Future Wages
  • Pain & Suffering
  • Punitive Damages

How Medical Malpractice Attorneys Can Help

Florida's statute of limitations sets a strict timeline for filing medical malpractice claims. In particular, families who are the victims of birth injuries have two years from the date of the injury's discovery to file their malpractice claim. Our experienced birth injury lawyers can help families file their malpractice claims promptly, navigate complex legal obstacles, and pursue maximum compensation for their damages. Contact our Orlando law firm today to schedule a case consultation with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer!