The birth of a child is a blessed event, looked forward to for many months. Sometimes, though, things can go wrong.

Some Types of Birth Defects: Long-term disability and death may result from carelessness or negligence on the part of medical personnel during the delivery of your child. Some typical types of birth defects that may stem from medical carelessness or neglect include:

• Cerebral Palsy and Erbs Palsy
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Brain Stem Injuries
• Closed Head Injury
• Anoxia Brain Injury and Hypoxia Brain Injury
• Infections, such as Meningitis
• Seizures
• Fractures
• Stillbirths

A Word About Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy occurs when the baby's brain is deprived of oxygen during delivery. This could be a result of a careless and negligent act, such as:

• Leaving the child in the birth canal for too long a time
• Using vacuum extraction to excess
• Using forceps improperly
• Failing to recognize fetal distress signs
• Failing to order a C-section on a timely basis
• Failing to acknowledge or recognize dangerous fluctuations in fetal heart rate
• Failing to quickly treat meningitis or jaundice
• Ignoring a prolapsed cord

Obstetrical errors are a common reason for medical malpractice lawsuits. Obstetrical errors include:

• Delivery instruments used improperly
• Mother or fetus not properly monitored
• No response to signs of fetal distress
• Ignoring the need to perform a C-section
• Lack of response to medical problems of the mother
• Medications administered inappropriately
• Neglect in monitoring and treating newborns

Help is Available

Does your child suffer from cerebral palsy or some other avoidable birth defect? Our experienced South Jersey birth injuries' attorneys offer free case evaluations, and will investigate your claim thoroughly to determine if your child's birth defect might have been preventable.

No doubt you will be carrying the burden and expense of caring for your child for a lifetime. Why not get the help you need and the financial compensation to which you and your child are entitled? Please contact us today to schedule your free consultation.