Too often, the negligence of obstetricians, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare providers during delivery, labor, or pregnancy can lead to catastrophic birth injuries. Many of these injuries, such as cerebral palsy, usually hold long-lasting consequences for the child and parents.
Serious Birth Injuries in Florida Medical Facilities
When hospitals and delivery room doctors fail to follow proper procedures and protocols, serious birth injuries can occur. These include:
- Nerve damage and paralysis can occur in both mother and baby because of negligence
- Cerebral palsy is common in infants as a result of oxygen asphyxia
- Brachial plexus injury usually manifests as numbness, paralysis, pain, and disfigurement in the infant’s arm
- Erb’s palsy results from brachial plexus injury
- Shoulder dystocia refers to a condition in which the newborn’s arm gets trapped during labor
- Lack of oxygen or oxygen asphyxia can result in serious brain damage
- Wrongful death may occur because of a doctor’s negligence or misinformation