Minnesota Birth Injury Lawyer

Giving birth is one of the most difficult experiences a woman can go through, but many people feel it is also one of the most rewarding. The birth of a new child should be a joyous occasion for its parents and their friends. Unfortunately, for some families this happy day is marred by unexpected injuries, medical conditions, or illnesses in their new children. About 7 per 1,000 births in the US involve some form of birth injury.

Causes of Birth Injuries

Some birth injuries are caused by unavoidable conditions that have developed for the mother or the child. For example, large infants (weighing over 8 lbs, 13 oz) are more likely than average-sized infants to sustain birth injuries. Premature infants and mothers with certain conditions are also at risk.

Not every birth injury is unavoidable, however. Too often, injuries are caused by doctors, nurses, or other health care workers who are more focused on completing the birth than on the health of the mother and child. Unnecessary intervention, failure to efficiently react to an emergency, incorrect use of medical equipment, and medication error can create long-lasting or even permanent damage to the children and mothers.

Types of Birth Injuries

Here at the offices of Minnesota birth injury attorneys Terry & Slane, we are prepared to defend victims of a variety of birth injuries, including:

• Cephalohematoma
• Facial Paralysis
• Brachial/Erb’s Palsy
• External Injuries
• Internal Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Brain/Spinal Damage
• Infection
• Shaken Baby Syndrome

Contact Us

If you or your child has been injured by negligent medical personnel, we can help you recoup your financial losses and win compensation. Contact Minnesota birth injury attorneys Terry & Slane at 612-333-5544.