The birth of a child is a life-changing event for the child's parents while a birth injury can be a life-changing event for the child.  A birth injury can occur either before, during, or after delivery, and many birth injuries are preventable.  Shoulder dystocia is an emergency which occurs during delivery that can lead to serious birth injuries.  Shoulder dystocia results when the child's shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother's pelvic bone during birth.  When shoulder dystocia is not handled properly and timely by the attending physician and nurses, it can lead to severe and permanent injury to the child.  Victims of shoulder dystocia incidents in Maryland and Washington D.C. should contact Robinson & Associates to evaluate a possible Medical Malpractice claim to assist with the heavy financial burden which will be placed upon the parents of the child.

    When the newborn's shoulder becomes lodged during delivery, the nerves running from the spine to the shoulder become compressed, stretched or torn.  This compressing, stretching or tearing of nerves can lead to either temporary or permanent nerve damage.  Due to the resulting birth injuries sustained from shoulder dystocia, the child may lack muscle control in his or her arm, hand or wrist, suffer paralysis in his or her arm, or have no feeling in his or her arm or hand.  The child may also suffer bone fractures, brain damage, or even death if the shoulder dystocia is not attended to immediately.  Robinson & Associates can provide malpractice advice to parents including resources and information regarding shoulder dystocia and resulting birth injuries.

    Shoulder dystocia can present health complications and concerns for both the child and the mother during delivery.  If this medical emergency is not resolved quickly and correctly, both the mother and child may suffer.  When a physician fails to respond appropriately to shoulder dystocia and an injury occurs, the doctor may be held liable for medical malpractice.  We can help parents determine if the doctors or nurses present during the child's delivery acted according to the medical community's accepted standards of care.  If the physician or nurses failed to respond to the situation appropriately, those responsible for the child's injuries may be held liable for damages.

    Shoulder dystocia can cause permanent disability to the child, and these children may require special medical care and treatment for life.  Special medical care and treatment can create a financial burden for the parents. When birth injuries occur due to medical malpractice, the child may be entitled to monetary compensation for their injuries as well as their pain and suffering.   While no financial remuneration can change the fact that the birth injury occurred, the monies obtained from the parties responsible for the birth injury can help parents ensure their child gets the medical attention and special services they deserve.

At Robinson & Associates, our former Medical Malpractice defense lawyers (formerly in-house counsel to the world renowned John's Hopkins Hospital) can offer free consultations and legal guidance to victims of shoulder dystocia in Maryland, Washington D.C. and nearby states.  Those responsible for the negligence or malpractice can be held accountable for their actions and for the serious financial ramifications to your child and your family.  Parents can contact Robinson & Associates to obtain free case reviews from qualified and experienced local attorneys to determine if their child's birth injury resulted from medical malpractice.