Birth Injury 2 - Medical Malpractice Washington D.C.

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Most births occur without incident, and mother, father, and baby are able to happily begin their new lives together.  While this is the case for most new parents, there are times in which the newborn suffers a birth injury before, during, or after labor.  The majority of birth injuries occur while the baby is in the birth canal, but there are other times that injuries may occur as well.  Some of the injuries sustained by newborns occur as a result of natural labor and delivery processes, but other birth injuries are the result of the doctor's or nurse's negligence or harmful acts.  When a birth injury occurs due to the medical negligence or harmful acts of a healthcare provider, the parents of the injured child may have a medical malpractice claim. Robinson & Associates malpractice lawyers can help parents in Maryland and Washington D.C. determine if they have a valid medical malpractice case.

    Brain damage/injury is one of the most devastating birth injuries suffered by a child.  The severity of the brain damage varies from child to child, and the ways in which the child's life is affected will also vary.  Cerebral palsy occurs as the result of brain damage during the birthing process when the child is deprived of oxygen.  Children affected by brain damage may experience developmental delays and learning disabilities.  Muscle function, control, and coordination may be affected, and children with brain damage may have trouble with daily activities such as speaking, eating, swallowing, and walking.  Robinson & Associates  experienced attorneys can assist in preparing and litigating medical malpractice cases involving children with brain damage due to medical malpractice in Maryland and Washington D.C.

  
  Broken bones are another birth injury suffered by newborns that may occur as the result of medical malpractice.  Some children suffer broken collar bones or their upper arm may be fractured.  For many children, these injuries heal without any medical intervention and with little or no discomfort.  However, some children suffer serious pain from these injuries and surgery may be required.  These additional and unexpected medical expenses can place a financial burden on the parents.  When injuries such as broken bones occur due to medical malpractice, the doctor or nurse responsible for the injury may be held liable for damages. 

    Families in Maryland or Washington D.C. that need legal guidance in regard to filing a medical malpractice claim should contact Robinson & Associates for assistance.  Our attorneys will review each case personally to determine if the case has merit and can be pursued in a court of law.  Parents trust the health and well-being of their children to healthcare providers.  When the healthcare provider fails to adhere to accepted and established standards of care and a birth injury occurs, the healthcare provider should be held responsible for his or her actions.  We are here to help assure parents that those responsible for their child's injuries are held accountable.

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This page contains a single entry by Bruce Robinson published on June 18, 2009 2:39 PM.

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