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Common Birth Injuries

A newborn baby can suffer serious birth injuries that can be devastating to the life of both the baby and the parents. Chief among these injuries are:

Cerebral Palsy - This term covers a complex brain injury that causes maldevelopment of the child and usually results in a shortened lifespan. The causes of cerebral palsy are varied and only some of these causes are related to birth injury. Still, a significant number of babies have cerebral palsy because of malpractice by medical personnel during labor and the delivery process.
Brachial Plexus Palsy - The nerves of the baby's arm run from the neck, under the shoulder, through the armpit and into the arm. These nerves can be torn during delivery leaving the child with a permanent disability in movement and growth of its arm, hand or shoulder. Some brachial plexus injuries are not caused by medical malpractice. Temporary brachial plexus injuries are no more serious than one's foot "going to sleep;" when they resolve, they are gone for good. Visit the section on Erb's Palsy for more information.
Other Birth Related Injuries - During childbirth, instruments used to assist in the delivery of the baby can cause skull fractures, spinal cord or brain injuries, or facial scarring. Sometimes, these birth injuries are caused by medical malpractice. In such cases you may need the help of an injury law firm experienced in such cases.

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