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At Pollack & Flanders, LLP our qualified birth injury attorneys can help victims and families of victims suffering from birth related injuries. Usually, birth injuries are caused when the flow of blood to the baby’s brain is cut off for a significant period of time. To prevent this, the doctor and attendants must act swiftly and appropriately to avoid various types of birth related injuries. Some of the more common types of birth injury are listed below.
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by birth injury that is characterized by diminished muscle control; children with cerebral palsy tend to have visual, auditory, and speech impairments, as well as learning disabilities and trouble with muscle coordination. Sometimes the initial brain injury is caused by doctors who fail to recognize symptoms of birth trauma.
Victims of cerebral palsy require long-term medical care, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Obviously, this can be a tremendous financial and emotional strain on both the victims and their families. If cerebral palsy was caused by doctor or hospital negligence, the responsible party can be held liable for medical malpractice. Victims of a birth related injury - especially cerebral palsy - should consult an attorney about their legal rights and compensation options. Contact the offices of Pollack & Flanders today so we can help you without further delay.
Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s palsy is a condition in which the nerves in the shoulder are injured during the birth process, resulting in nerve damage and varying levels of paralysis in the shoulder and arm. Sometimes babies are able to heal on their own. However, in more pronounced cases of this birth injury, which is sometimes caused by doctor malpractice, it may be necessary for the victim to undergo surgery and therapy for lengthy periods of time. Contact the offices of Pollack & Flanders today to learn how we can help you and your loved ones.
Shoulder Dystocia
When a child is being delivered, it is possible for its shoulders to be “stuck,” a condition known as shoulder dystocia. Inappropriate maneuvering of the baby by the doctor can lead to severe birth traumas such as Erb’s palsy. Specific rights are afforded to victims of birth related injuries in both Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts. If a birth injury has affected you or a loved one, an attorney at Pollack & Flanders may be able to help you obtain compensation.
