New Haven Birth Injury Lawyers
A parent always wants the best for their child. Learning that your child was injured because of the negligence of a doctor is devastating. You likely want to know what happened and how your child sustained a serious birth injury.
The attorneys at Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC, can help you prove any case that results from negligent pregnancy care or delivery complications. We handle cases where there was medication mismanagement during pregnancy, failure to perform proper genetic testing during pregnancy based on a parent’s background, history and parental request. We also handle serious cases where there was improper use of instruments like forceps or complications during delivery as well as failure to diagnose a condition.
If your child was injured because of negligence on the part of the doctor, or failure to diagnose a serious condition, contact our attorneys by calling us at 203-896-4631. Based in the New Haven area, we serve clients throughout Connecticut.
Handling Serious Birth Injuries In Connecticut
Our firm is also experienced in helping families whose child has sustained any type of injury resulting from medical malpractice such as:
- Cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy
- Shoulder dystocia
- Brain injuries
- Oxygen deprivation
- Spinal cord injuries
- Heart defects
- Bronchial plexus injuries
- Compression and traction that restricts blood flow
- Infections
- Wrongful death
Common Causes Of Birth Injuries
The most grave birth injuries are ones that cause damage to a baby’s brain. These can result in seizures, mental retardation or loss of bodily functions. Some brain injuries can require lifetime care. These injuries can be caused by:
- Delayed delivery resulting in hypoxia, a medical condition caused by lack of oxygen to the brain
- Failure to perform a timely C-section
- Complications of vaginal birth after C-section
- Drug interactions, overdose or administration of contraindicated drugs
- Trauma due to improper delivery methods
- Failure to respond properly when a fetus is caught in the birth canal
- Failure to monitor the baby’s heart rate for signs of fetal distress
- Trauma during delivery
Birth injury cases are complex because they usually involve emergency situations and judgment calls by doctors and nurses. In a successful case, we must prove that the child would have been born healthy were it not for the medical provider’s negligence. Our medical malpractice lawyers know how to investigate and build strong cases showing that the medical team made mistakes that have lasting consequences for your family.
Oxygen Deprivation And Birth Injuries
Oxygen deprivation occurs when there is no blood flow, or reduced blood flow to the child. The effects of oxygen deprivation can be mild or severe; it depends on the length of time the child was unable to breathe. Injuries resulting from oxygen deprivation can vary greatly from cognitive disabilities to difficulties with motor skills.
We handle cases involving oxygen deprivation, including:
- Labor and delivery: Serious brain injuries can result from lack of oxygen for even a few minutes.
- Umbilical cord issues: At times, the umbilical cord may be constricted so that the air flow cannot reach the child or the umbilical cord may become wrapped around the child’s neck. A doctor should be able to identify these problems and address them before they become problematic for your child.
- Uterine problems: A ruptured uterus can also cause oxygen problems for a baby.
Skillfully Handling Complex New Haven Birth Injury Cases
Our office handled a landmark case in Connecticut dealing with decision to do an autopsy on a fetus, which concerned the handling of fetal remains. This case also dealt with the legal question of whether the remains were property of the hospital and if the remains should be deemed a tissue or a person. We understand how sensitive birth injury cases and issues surrounding these types of claims can be. Our lawyers are here to help you deal with the facts, the emotions and the opinions you have when deciding how to proceed.
Contact Our Firm
If your child has suffered a birth injury, contact us today to schedule a free consultation to speak with one of our attorneys. You do not have to face this alone. We are here to help you.