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Frequently Asked Questions about Birth Injuries
Q: What's the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury?
A: Birth injuries are generally caused by something that went wrong during delivery itself, while birth defects usually involve harm to a baby that arose prior to birth due to something that happened during or before the pregnancy.
Q: What kinds of situations give rise to a lawsuit for birth injuries?
A: Most of these cases occur when a doctor fails to adequately assess or respond to conditions and/or complications during a woman's pregnancy or delivery, or when a woman takes a prescription drug during pregnancy that causes harm to the baby.
There is nothing more traumatic than your child suffering a birth injury. If you have questions about initiating a birth injury case, contact our firm to schedule a consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
Birth Injuries Information Center
Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices — Chicago, Illinois
Our firm provides experienced and aggressive representation in birth injury cases to people and families in Illinois, Wisconsin and throughout the United States. The reason why we receive so many referrals and cases from other parts of the country is the commitment our lawyers have shown to understanding not just the legal and human aspects of these cases — but the medical aspects as well.
The following articles contain general information about medical negligence as it relates to birth injuries and the legal issues involved in these cases. For more specific information or to arrange for an initial consultation, please call or contact us directly.
Birth Injuries - An Overview
When having a child, the last thing parents want or need to worry about is the possibility of their baby being harmed during the delivery. While most births go smoothly, some have complications. It is estimated that 5 out of every 1000 children born in the United States will suffer some type of birth injury. Birth injuries can range from minor, like bruising, to a life-altering diagnosis of cerebral palsy. If your child was injured at birth, contact Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices in Chicago, Illinois to learn more about your legal options. A lawyer experienced in birth injury litigation can help you understand your rights.
Responsible Parties in Birth Injury Cases
If your child suffered a birth injury, there are several parties who may be responsible for your child's injuries, including the treating physician, assisting staff and the hospital.
Cerebral Palsy & Erb's Palsy
Some of the most common birth injuries are two very different conditions known as cerebral palsy and Erb's (or brachial) palsy. Cerebral and Erb's palsy are often the result of complications during child delivery itself, though cerebral palsy also can occur before or after delivery.
Birth Injuries Resource Links
KidsHealth.org
Provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
The Food and Drug Law Institute
Examines the laws, regulations and policies related to drugs, medical devices, other health care technologies and foods.
United Cerebral Palsy
Provides information, links and resources on cerebral palsy.
Prenatal Care
Resource provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services offering information on prenatal care, including types of foods to eat and substances to avoid.
National Patient Safety Foundation
Non-profit organization providing patient safety literature, research, policy initiatives and more.
