Ohio Birth Injury Attorney

Birth injuries take many forms, and it can be difficult to identify your child’s condition at first glance. Common conditions to look for if you suspect your baby was injured during delivery include:

• Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder that is often caused by head trauma during delivery, which can lead to muscle stiffness and spasticity, seizures, and other severe impairments
• Brachial plexus injury occurs when a baby’s neck or shoulder is stretched during delivery, harming the nerves connecting the shoulder, arm, and hand to the spinal cord. It can cause weakness, loss of sensation, and movement in the arm.
• Erb’s palsy is a common type of brachial plexus injury that happens when the pressure applied during delivery causes paralysis in the shoulder
• Fractures or various bones can also occur during deliveries, including most commonly the clavicle or collar
• Skull fractures that occur during delivery are particularly dangerous and can lead to brain damage.
• Brain injuries like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy occur when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen, due to complications during the birthing process.
• Shoulder dystocia is an injury that occurs when a baby’s shoulder is trapped during birth. It can often lead to nerve damage or broken bones if not handled carefully.

Some symptoms, such as external bruising or broken bones, are visible at or shortly after birth. Other symptoms may take longer to become visible, especially cognitive conditions that can’t immediately be assessed in a newborn. Injuries such as these can lead to lifelong medical needs and financial stress on the family.