Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice :
Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Some children who born with disabilities their parents often feel overwhelmed when first learning of their child’s condition There is, however, another issue that some parents of children born with disabilities need to explore. That issue is determining whether their child’s disability was caused by errors by their physicians or other health care providers.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THERE WAS MALPRACTICE? Some diagnosis/treatment errors — and which may indicate medical malpractice::
HOW DO I KNOW IF THERE WAS MALPRACTICE? Some diagnosis/treatment errors — and which may indicate medical malpractice: Failing to properly monitor a woman’s condition during pregnancy Failing to perform and/or order specialized tests during pregnancy Reading or analyzing test results incorrectly Failing to refer a woman with high-risk pregnancy symptoms to an obstetrician specializing in high-risk pregnancies Failing to diagnose and/or treat premature rupture of the membranes (bag of waters) Improper use of the labor-inducing drug Pitocin ; Failing to note and respond to changes in the fetus’ condition during labor or delivery etc.
Common Birth Injuries :
Common Birth Injuries Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Twin birth defect Cerebral palsy Erb’s palsy/Brachial plexus palsy Shoulder dystocia Facial paralysis Newborn jaundice Bruising and lacerations from forceps Bone injury/fracture Cranial or spinal cord injury Spinal birth defects Intra-abdominal injury Brain or head injury Infant hematoma Soft tissue injury Umbilical cord strangulation Asphyxia Injuries from vacuum birth C-section injuries Childbirth complications High-risk pregnancies
Causes of Birth Injuries :
Causes of Birth Injuries Abnormally large fetal head Baby with too large or small a birth weight An oddly-shaped pelvis (on the mother) Prolonged labor Unusual birth position, such as breech birth Premature birth Delivery complications
Why Choose Duffy & Duffy Over Other Birth Injury Law Firms?:
Why Choose Duffy & Duffy Over Other Birth Injury Law Firms? If your child sustained trauma during labor and delivery, and you believe that the hospital staff may be at fault, you need to contact Duffy & Duffy. We understand the complexity of a birth injury lawsuit Our firm can bring a birth injury lawsuit on behalf of your family and claim damages Placing your trust in Duffy & Duffy over other birth injury law firms to handle your medical malpractice litigation is the first in assuring that your case is going to be handled by highly qualified and caring professionals who will work hard to maximize the amount of damages for their clients. Our birth injury attorneys specialize in a variety of birth injury litigation, including but not limited to cases of Erb’s Palsy, Hypoxia and Cerebral Palsy. Please call us at Ph. : 516.394.4200
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For More Details And Personalized Information, Contact Us Here: Duffy & Duffy http://www.duffyduffylaw.com mduffy@duffyduffylaw.com 1370 RXR Plaza Uniondale, New York 11556 Ph. : 516.394.4200 Fax: 516.394.4229