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Birth Injury
Technological advancements in delivery and other pre-natal care have reduced the occurrence of infant deaths to around 1% in modernized countries. Obstetricians today often recognize birth trauma risk factors prior to delivery with the use of ultrasonography. As a result, birth injuries now account for fewer than 2% of neonatal deaths and stillbirths in the United States.
Thankfully, babies are built to handle the stressful task of delivery. They have a soft skull and flexible bones to help move down the birth canal. Most births are injury free and if an injury does occur it generally heals quickly.
Even with careful consideration prior to birth, however, medical errors may occur during delivery and your baby may be impaired for life. Increased risk factors for birth injury or trauma may include birthing a large infant, experiencing a breech delivery, or incorrectly using an instrument such as forceps or vacuum.
If you feel a doctor of nurse has been negligent in the delivery or care of your infant a medical malpractice lawyer who specializes in birth injury lawsuits can help you receive financial aid to cover high medical expenses from the birth injury.
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