Sadly, babies in North Carolina suffer birth injuries all the time. If your child suffered these problems during childbirth, you should know your rights and what you can do. It’s also important to know how these injuries can occur.
Many newborns experience minor injuries during birth. Most of these can resolve without treatment, but others are more complex. Some babies can experience broken bones or nerve damage. While this is rare, it does occasionally happen. In many cases, birth injuries occur when the baby is very large. If the child is estimated to weigh over 11 pounds or more than 10 pounds if the mother has diabetes, the doctor may recommend a C-section delivery.
Another cause of birth injuries is the fetus in an abnormal position during the birth, such as breech, when the feet come out first instead of the head. However, in most cases, birth injuries occur naturally as a result of labor and delivery.
Injuries to the baby’s head are the most common when birth injuries occur. These types of injuries can include the following:
An attorney might be able to help you if your child suffered birth injuries. If evidence shows that medical malpractice was involved, they could help you prepare your lawsuit so you may be able to recover compensation on behalf of your child.
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