Friday, December 7, 2012

Compensation for Birth Injuries


There are hundreds of negative effects a negligent OB/GYN can cause. Both a mother and child are at risk of anything from a minor illness to death when a medical professional fails to take responsibility for their patient's care. Newborns and mothers are in a fragile state of health before, during, and after delivery. Therefore, birth injuries are a major concern for all women.

Medical malpractice that occurs with newborns is particularly heart wrenching. There is no reason for a professional to be negligent in their care. Doctors are paid well. They are well trained in school. If they are doctors or interns, then they should be knowledgeable in their area of practice. Therefore, their mistakes are most likely due to negligence.

Some of the most common birth injuries include infections, viruses, diseases, asphyxia, paralysis, spinal cord damage, and brain damage. Whether the injuries caused by medical malpractice are minor or severe, victims are likely legally entitled to compensation.

These injuries frequently result in costs that include medical bills and loss of wages. There is also compensation available for other damages, including emotional pain and suffering. Many injuries that occur at birth will affect a child for the remainder of his or her life. Life long damages may occur with injuries to the brain or spinal cord. When these injuries could have been avoided, the negligent doctor should be held accountable for his or her actions. An irresponsible OB/GYN is likely to be careless again, so it is important to hold the person responsible for your child's birth injury accountable to decrease the chances that he or she will make the same mistake again in the future.

Visit the website of the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., for more information on compensation available for victims.

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