Missouri Birth Injury Lawyer

Birth injuries can occur right before, during, or after the childbirth process. While not all birth injuries are severe, serious birth injuries can cause long-term and permanent damage. Sometimes, birth injuries can even result in death. In some cases, birth injuries are unforeseeable consequences of the birth process. In other cases, a hospital, doctor, or other medical professional's negligence or wrongdoing caused the birth injuries.

If your child or a loved one has suffered birth injuries, you may wish to speak with a qualified Missouri birth injury laywer who can evaluate your case. Our experienced attorneys can evaluate your case to determine liability for your losses and suffering. If birth injuries were the result of medical malpractice, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering, and more.

Some injuries are the result of a complicated childbirth. Babies born prematurely or those born post-term may be at an increased risk of injuries. Babies with a large head size in relation to their mother's pelvis may also be more likely to suffer birth injuries during delivery. Breech delivery, difficult or prolonged labor, and other complications can also increase the likelihood of birth injuries. If a medical professional failed to meet the standard of care to foresee, address, and avoid these complications, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries.

Forceful or inappropriate medical procedures can also cause a birth trauma. Also, failure to perform a necessary procedure can also result in a birth trauma. A forceful forceps delivery or vacuum extraction can cause marks, cuts, and/or bruises on the child's face and head. These procedures can also cause nerve damage, resulting in facial paralysis, brain damage, or other birth injuries. Delay in performing a cesarean section (c-section) can also result in a birth trauma.

In some cases, medical malpractice can result in serious birth injuries like brachial palsy, traumatic brain injuries, and cerebral palsy. Brachial palsy can occur with shoulder dystocia, a birth complication that occurs when the baby's shoulder becomes impacted on the mother's pelvis. Brachial palsy can cause damage to the nerves that control function and feeling in the upper limbs. Traumatic brain injury and cerebral palsy can be the result of fetal stroke, bleeding in the brain, lack of oxygen and more.

If you suspect that your child's birth injuries were the result of medical malpractice, please contact our Kansas City, Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to learn more about your legal rights and options. We provide a FREE, NO OBLIGATION legal consultation to answer your questions and determine the best way to protect and maximize your interests. Please contact us today to speak with a qualified and experienced Kansas City medical malpractice lawyer.