Birthing Complications
Arizona Birthing Complications and Obstetrical Negligence Attorneys
Failure to diagnose or properly treat various conditions that arise during pregnancy can lead to complications and injuries that are irreversible. A child who suffers injuries during the birthing process may require lifelong care.
For example, birthing complications can be caused by:
- Failure to respond to or recognize unusual bleeding
- Umbilical cord entrapment or compression left untreated
- Real distress of any kind that the doctor or hospital could have prevented
If your child has suffered injuries due to obstetrical negligence, you may be facing a lifetime of medical bills and extra care. Contact Patton Law Practice, the birthing complication lawyers of Scottsdale, Arizona, for a free initial consultation. Our Arizona birth defects lawyers want to help you.
Protracted Labor and Delivery
A very long delivery can have an adverse impact on the health of a child. A protracted labor can cause brain injuries, due to any of the following:
- A delay in ordering or performing a caesarean section
- Misuse of a labor drug such as Pitocin
- Imprecise use of a vacuum extractor or forceps
- Inadequate resuscitation
- Failure of hospital personnel to monitor the newborn after birth
- Failure to properly treat infections
Premature Births
If a premature birth could have been prevented or treated more carefully, your child may have been injured unnecessarily. For example, Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) and Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) are often found in premature infants and cause irreversible brain damage. IVH may be due to cerebral hypoxia.
Medical Errors during Delivery Result in Shoulder Dystocia and Brachial Plexus Palsy
Shoulder Dystocia and Brachial Plexus Palsy can be the result of medical malpractice during the birthing process. Erb’s Palsy, cerebral palsy, cerebral hypoxia, muscle injury, and scarring are just some of the other serious complications of childbirth that might result from medical negligence.
If you have been affected by any complications caused by medical mistake during the birthing process, contact our birthing complication lawyers today. Whether you live in Phoenix or Sun City Grand, we care about your child’s case, and we want to help.
