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New York Birth Injury Attorneys
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Nothing is more exciting, overwhelming and life-changing than the birth of a child. But, when something goes wrong, the devastation and emotional pain that can befall the family involved is indescribable.
Studies show that a serious birth injury occurs in approximately 3 of every 100 births.
Birth injuries often occur when the infant is deprived of oxygen, causing brain damage. If a healthcare provider does not promptly deliver a baby who is in distress, or if a baby is not properly resuscitated after being born, there is a possibility that the resulting lack of oxygen will cause serious brain damage. Babies can also be injured when they are improperly delivered, or when they are not properly oxygenated during surgery.
Common Types of Birth Injury Caused by Medical Malpractice
• Cerebral Palsy – caused when blood flow, and therefore oxygen, is cut off from the brain for an extended period of time. Cerebral palsy is often the result of delaying a Caesarean section • Shoulder Dystocia – occurs when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck on the mother’s pelvic bone. When resolved inappropriately by the doctor, shoulder dystocia causes brachial plexus palsy • Brachial Plexus Palsy – caused by shoulder dystocia. Total brachial plexus palsy results in paralysis of the shoulder, arm, and hand • Erb’s Palsy – a type of incomplete brachial plexus palsy that affects only the shoulder and upper arm • Klumpke’s Palsy – a type of incomplete brachial plexus palsy that affects only the lower arm, wrist, and hand • Birth Paralysis – can be caused by shoulder dystocia or cerebral palsy. May range from loss of sensation in one area of the body to quadriplegia, or loss of movement in all four limbs You Need an Experienced New York Birth Injury AttorneyIn pursuing a malpractice claim, it is important to hire an attorney with the knowledge and experience needed to help you get the best settlement possible so that you will have the money and resources to give the highest quality care possible to your child. If your child was the victim of an injury due to an accident at birth in New York or New Jersey, you need knowledgeable and experienced New York birth injury attorneys on your side. The attorneys at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. have been winning cases involving people just like you for years. Now we want to hear your story. Here’s how to reach us:–For fastest service, call: 1-800-LAW-9997, or We’re eager to hear your story, answer your questions and lay out all of your available options. All at no risk and no cost to you. That’s right. Our consultations are completely FREE. So call us now at 1-800-LAW-9997. We handle personal injury cases in New York and New Jersey. |
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