The Results of Medical Negligence
As medical malpractice lawyers, we see and hear many examples of the lifelong devastation that can be caused by medical negligence. Nowhere is that more distressing than with birth injuries.
If your baby has suffered injury from birth trauma or inadequate prenatal, delivery or postpartum care, talk to an experienced birth injury attorney at Patton Law Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Finding the Truth About Birth Trauma Injuries
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Not every birth injury or birth defect is caused by medical negligence. Many are caused by genetics or environmental factors beyond the control of medical staff. But when medical negligence causes birth trauma injuries, the medical institutions and professionals involved should be held accountable.
- Common birth trauma injuries: Birth injuries caused by trauma include Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, hypoxic encephalopathy and cerebral hypoxia. Extraction and suction methods during delivery can cause serious muscle injury and scarring.
- Causes of birth injury: Birth injury is often caused by negligence — a failure to recognize a dangerous condition and act quickly and appropriately. A failure to monitor, a lack of appropriate medical staff, or a doctor with inadequate experience can contribute to birth trauma.
- Finding the cause: Because hospitals and doctors do not want to admit medical error, it can be difficult to discover the cause of a birth trauma injury. As experienced birth injury lawyers, we know what questions to ask and which medical experts to call. You and your family need to know what happened. We can help.
For more information about birth injuries, medical malpractice and medical negligence, see our Arizona Medical Malpractice Web site.
If you have questions about the cause of your child's birth trauma injury, please call or e-mail Patton Law Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. We have the experience, determination and compassion it takes to find the truth.
