Birth Injury Lawyer
Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa, Arizona
A child's birth is supposed to be one of life's most blissful events. However, when birth injuries occur, joyfulness is quickly stunted by fears of long-term financial burden and struggle. While natural pregnancy and delivery complications occur, occasionally a physician's negligence directly causes a birth injury, in which case the family may be entitled to compensation to aid in their child's rearing.
Causes of Birth Injuries
While technological advances have decreased the number of birth injuries, America still ranks frighteningly high for birth injuries amongst developed nations. Factors that may increase the likelihood of an injury during pregnancy or delivery include:
- Weight – Babies that weigh over 8 pounds, 13 ounces are at an increased risk of birth injury
- Premature birth – Babies born before 37 weeks of development in the womb can lead to fragile bodies that are naturally at higher risk of birth injury
- Cephalopelvic disproportion – If a mother's pelvis is not large enough to provide ample room for vaginal delivery
- Difficult or prolonged labor
- Medical malpractice during delivery
Types of Birth Injuries
Negligence during pregnancy or labor can result in varying birth injuries, including:
- Cerebral Palsy – An irreversible condition that adversely affects the central nervous system and brain
- Collarbone Fracture – If delivering the baby's shoulder is problematic, the clavicle may fracture. This is the most prevalent birth injury
- Facial Paralysis – Pressure on an infant's face can damage facial nerves
- Erb's Palsy – Also known as Brachial Palsy, this injury occurs when damage is inflicted upon the brachial plexus
Financial Burden Due to Birth Injuries
Most pregnancy and labor complications result in permanent injury and disability to a newborn. These lifelong injuries are burdensome both financially and emotionally for the newborn's parents. If a breach in the standard of medical care occurred during pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Necessary therapies
- Medications
- Long-term care
- Diminished quality of life
- Special education
- Funeral costs
Birth injuries result in a tidal wave of emotion for new parents. Questions and concerns regarding financial costs and a diminished quality of life for their baby are overwhelming. During this time of crisis, it is important that you consult with a birth injury attorney who can guide you through this tumultuous time and will fight to achieve maximum compensation for your family.
If your newborn baby has suffered a birth injury in the Phoenix, Mesa or Glendale, Arizona area, please contact the Phoenix birth injury office of The Mayro Law Firm today or call (602) 604-8400 to schedule a personal consultation with Mr. Mayro.
Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
