Louisville Birth Injuries Caused by Negligence

Many times, a birth injury can be avoided.  There are many Louisville birth injury cases caused by negligent doctors, nurses and hospitals.  Unfortunately, many of these injuries are life changing for the young victim.

Some of the common types of birth injuries include caput succedaneum, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, facial paralysis and cerebral palsy.  A number of these injuries will correct themselves, but others are lifelong conditions. 

A birth injury can be caused from prolonged labor, delayed C-section, breech delivery, prematurity, difficult labor or a large baby.  Medical providers can typically take precautions to help reduce the risk of a birth injury and when they fail to do so or commit a negligent act, they can and should be held liable.

If your baby has sustained a birth injury, you may be able to obtain financial compensation, including damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses and other costs associated with your child’s injuries.  You should contact an experienced Louisville birth injury lawyer to review your case to help you determine who was at fault.  Even if you are unsure whether or not the medical provider was negligent, you should still consult with an attorney.  Call the law office of Gray and White Law today at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033.