Birth Injury:
Birth Injury Birth injury is damage sustained during the birthing process, usually occurring during transit through the birth canal. Many newborns have minor injuries during birth. Infrequently, nerves are damaged or bones are broken. Most injuries resolve without treatment.
Some of the more common birth injuries include: :
Some of the more common birth injuries include: Cerebral palsy Erb’s Palsy (also called Brachial Plexus Palsy) Bleeding in the brain Injury to the brain cells from a lack of oxygen (Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy HIE) Brain swelling Facial nerve damage Skull fractures
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Some signs that malpractice may have caused brain injury to your baby: Forceps or vacuum extraction were used to remove the baby from the birth canal The baby scored low on the Apgar test (10 is a perfect score) A cesarean is performed after hours of attempted vaginal delivery The umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck during delivery The baby was blue at birth The baby did not cry at birth The baby has to stay in the hospital more than one night The baby has to stay in the NICU The doctor, nurse, or other staff indicates that something should not have happened or something should have been done differently
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About Duffy & Duffy Contact a birth injury attorney OR Call Duffy & Duffy for a free consultation 516.394.4200 Duffy & Duffy is based in Uniondale, Long Island, representing victims of medical malpractice and negligence. The firm was started in 2001 when James Duffy and son, Michael, decided to combine their years of experience to form one law practice. If you are concerned that your child may have sustained a birth injury as the result of one of the above- mentioned causes or another, we can help. At Duffy & Duffy, we strive to have our clients properly compensated for their losses.