Most births occur without incident, and mother, father, and baby are able to happily begin their new lives together. While this is the case for most new parents, there are times in which the newborn suffers a birth injury before, during, or after labor. The majority of birth injuries occur while the baby is in the birth canal, but there are other times that injuries may occur as well. Some of the injuries sustained by newborns occur as a result of natural labor and delivery processes, but other birth injuries are the result of the doctor’s or nurse’s negligence or harmful acts. When a birth injury occurs due to the negligence or harmful acts of the healthcare provider, the parents of the injured child may have a medical malpractice claim. Maryland Medical Malpractice can help parents in Maryland and Washington D.C. determine if they have a valid medical malpractice case.

Brain damage is one of the most devastating birth injuries suffered by a child. The severity of the brain damage varies from child to child, and the ways in which the child’s life is affected will also vary. Cerebral palsy occurs as the result of brain damage during the birthing process when the child is deprived of oxygen. Children affected by brain damage may experience developmental delays and learning disabilities. Muscle function, control, and coordination may be affected, and children with brain damage may have trouble with daily activities such as speaking, eating, swallowing, and walking. Maryland Medical Malpractice has experience negotiating and litigating medical malpractice cases involving children with brain damage due to Maryland malpractice.

Broken bones are another birth injury suffered by newborns that may occur as the result of medical malpractice. Some children suffer broken collar bones or their upper arm may be fractured. For many children, these injuries heal without any medical intervention and with little or no discomfort. However, some children suffer serious pain from these injuries and surgery may be required. These additional and unexpected medical expenses can place a financial burden on the parents. When injuries such as broken bones occur due to medical malpractice, the doctor or nurse responsible for the injury may be held liable for damages. Maryland Medical Malpractice can assist parents in obtaining the monetary compensation to which their injured child is entitled to help pay for medical expenses and the child’s unnecessary pain and suffering.

Families in Maryland or Washington D.C. that need legal guidance in regard to filing a medical malpractice claim should contact Maryland Medical Malpractice for assistance. Local attorneys will review each case to determine if the case has standing and can be pursued in a court of law. Parents trust the health and well-being of their children to healthcare providers. When the healthcare provider fails to adhere to accepted and established standards of care and a birth injury occurs, the healthcare provider should be held responsible for his or her actions. Maryland Medical Malpractice can help parents ensure that those responsible for their child’s injuries are held accountable.