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Practice Area - Birth
Injuries
Complications arising during the process of labor
and delivery can result in a wide variety of
problems for a newborn. These problems, known
generally know as birth injuries, can be very mild
or quite severe. Whether your child suffered a birth
injury while born at home; in a private birthing
center; or in a Seattle or western Washington area
hospital such as Evergreen Hospital, Swedish
Hospital or UW Medical Center, a birth injury
attorney may be able to help.
Numerous birth injuries can be caused by mistakes
made by doctors, midwives, or hospital staff during
delivery. Birth injuries can occur if there is a
delay in performing a necessary or unnecessary
medical procedure, C-section delivery, or if
excessive force (forceps or suction) is applied in
the delivery of a child.
The most serious birth injuries are those that
affect the brain. They can be caused by oxygen
deprivation or bleeding in the baby’s skull or
brain. In some cases these injuries may lead to
long-term seizure disorders; cause cerebral palsy;
or mental retardation.
Examples of Common Birth Injuries:
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
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Brain Damage
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Cerebral Palsy
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Erb's Palsy
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Fractured Collar Bone
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Klumpke's Palsy
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Skin Irritation
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Temporary Paralysis
If your child or the child of a family member has
suffered a birth injury, the
Davis Law Group can
help. Having experience with this type of claim, we
have the skill and expertise necessary to represent
you.
Contact us for
a FREE, no obligation consultation.
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