There is a lot of talk in the news about birth injuries. What is involved in taking a legal case and what will a successful case mean to the child?
A birth injury claim is a legal action taken when a baby suffers harm due to medical negligence before, during, or immediately after childbirth. These claims seek compensation for medical expenses, future care costs, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Common causes of birth injuries can include:
- Failure to monitor fetal distress, improper use of forceps/vacuum extractors, delayed C-section, or medication errors.
- Oxygen Deprivation: Leading to conditions like cerebral palsy.
- Physical Trauma: Excessive force during delivery causing fractures or nerve damage (e.g., Erb’s palsy).
- Infections or Undiagnosed Conditions: Failure to detect infections or maternal conditions affecting the baby.
Parents or legal guardians can file a birth injury claim on behalf of their child. Byrne Carolan Cunningham Medical Negligence Solicitors are very experienced in this area of law, and we will guide you through the process. We will review all medical records and engage all necessary specialist professional opinion specific to your child’s case, as required.
A child with a birth injury may have long-term medical, emotional, and financial needs. Typically, we would engage specialists to comment on all needs to include medical care and treatments; therapy and rehabilitation; educational and developmental support; home and lifestyle modifications; emotional and psychological support as well as financial assistance.
Any such legal case would seek to meet the cost of any such requirements for your child for their lifetime.
I understand that any parent faced with a scenario of a potential birth injury for their child is going through an incredibly emotional and challenging time. If you, as a parent, are dealing with such a situation I am happy to talk to you about your legal rights without any obligation.