Common Questions about Birth Injuries

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What are the most common problems associated with a birth injury?

Some of the most common problems or medical conditions associated with a birth injury are cerebral palsy, brachial palsy, bone fractures, paralysis, infections and even death. Birth injuries can range from minor bruising to brain injuries in severity.

What is cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a medical term for a variety of disorders affecting a baby’s brain function and bodily movements. Cerebral palsy can be the result of injury to a baby’s brain in the uterus, during delivery or immediately following birth and can also be caused by a lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain during delivery.

What are the causes of a birth injury?

The causes of birth injuries are varied, but the most common causes include oxygen deprivation, the use of excessive force during delivery, delayed cesarean section and lack of proper medical management.

How does a birth injury differ from a birth defect?

Usually birth injuries are caused by something going wrong during the delivery, while birth defects involve injury to a fetus prior to birth as a result of genetics, infection or something that occurred prior to or during conception.

Are all birth injuries caused by medical malpractice?

No, not all birth injuries are caused by medical malpractice, but medical errors can cause birth injuries and do increase the chance of a birth injury occurring. Most birth injuries involve errors in the delivery room that deprive the baby of oxygen. Brain damage, requiring a lifetime of medical care and treatment, special education and the financial burden of long term care, is often the result.

What can I do to help my child that was injured at birth?

If your child was injured at birth, please visit the website of the experienced birth injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. serving the West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth and Port St. Lucie, Florida areas to schedule a confidential consultation so you can protect the future of your child and secure financial security for the years ahead.

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