Birth Injury Resource Center

Birth Injuries can be caused by complications during the pregnancy or delivery compunded by errors on the part of the doctor and medical staff. Serious Birth Injuries can have devastating lifelong effects for infants, including paralysis, brain damage, bone fractures, Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy, Brachial Plexus Palsy, and even death. If it can be proven that the damage could have been avoided and was not, monetary compensation may be awarded to the family to help pay the ensuing medical bills. Skin abrasions, minor bruising, and swelling of the scalp are examples of less serious Birth Injuries. It must be noted that some birth injuries are not the fault of the medical staff and could not be avoided despite a doctor's skill and good judgment. However, if an injury at birth is due to the negligence of hospital staff, then the hospital, doctor, or nurse may be liable for the damages and injuries that result, including those for long term care and rehabilitation.

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Birth Injury Resource Center

• Birth Injury Lawsuits · A guide to the legal aspects of a Birth Injury, including a guide to Birth Injury Lawsuits, a look at alternatives to Birth Injury claims, information concerning the death of the child, an examination of lawsuits against HMOs, and an explanation of the unique money damages possible in a Birth Injury Lawsuit.
• General Birth Injury Information · Information about Birth Injuries, including the difference between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect, the frequency and warning signs for Birth Injuries, an overview of Cerebral Palsy and Erbs Palsy, a guide to determining liability, and when a Birth Injury Lawyer should be contacted.
• Types of Birth Injury · A list and explanation of the common types of Birth Injury, including Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy, Bone Fractures, Paralysis, Infections, etc. and their causes.

• McKenney v Jersey City Medical Center · Jannie and Edward McKenney brought this action on behalf of themselves and their infant son, Jarrell McKenney, seeking damages for wrongful birth, wrongful life, and injuries sustained during delivery.
• Gendek et al v Estrella Poblete · This case involves the claim of parents for negligent infliction of emotional distress arising out of the death of their infant son. The baby was born in apparent good health, but subsequently developed profound respiratory problems during a standard post-birth incubatory period.

• Birth Trauma-eMedicine · A detailed article on the medical aspects of Birth Trauma; its causes, types, consequences, etc.
• United Cerebral Palsy · For more than 55 years, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities.

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