Oklahoma Birth Injury Lawyers
Birth injuries caused by complication during labor and delivery, no matter how mild or severe, are always devastating to the newborn baby parents. As new parents, you may be confused, wondering if anything you did could have caused your baby to suffer. It is not your fault.
Birth injuries are reported to occur in roughly 2.5 percent of live births.
Unfortunately, your Oklahoma health care provider may have provided inadequate or inappropriate care during your pregnancy, the labor and delivery process or even during post-natal period.
Contact us today if your child has been injured during the birth by using the form on your left or by calling us toll-free at 1 (866) 664-0400 for a FREE case review.
Common causes of birth-related injuries are:
- Brain and nervous system injuries due to oxygen deprivation as a result of compression or twisting of the umbilical cord.
- Physical trauma as the result of doctor or hospital mistakes, such as the application of excessive force during delivery, a delay in performing a necessary C-Section or failure to properly determine the size of the newborn resulting in difficult delivery.
Common birth injuries include:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Erb’s Palsy
- Temporary Paralysis
- Brain Damage
- Fractured Collar Bone