Birth Injury Blog

Michigan Birth Injuries can have Devastating Consequences for Families

The welcoming of a new baby into the world can be one of the most joyous and exciting times of our lives. Unfortunately, complications during birth are more common than one might think. Birth injuries can have devastating consequences that last a lifetime.

Some Michigan birth injuries occur naturally during childbirth. These types of injuries may be short-lived and highly treatable if caught early, but equally devastating if not. Common natural causes of birth injuries often include:

• Unusually large babies
• Low birth weight or pre-mature babies
• Poorly positioned (sideways or breech) babies
• Tangling of umbilical cord

While many of these natural complications can often be corrected, there are a number of injuries that can be traced to medical mistakes made before, during of after birth. These may include:

• Miscalculation of a child’s size prior to birth
• Failure to recognize fetal distress prior to birth
• Excessive force or strain on the child during delivery
• Inappropriate or incorrect use of vacuum or forceps during birth

The results of such negligence can have serious implications including brain injuries, mental disabilities, impaired or lost function in parts of the body and in some cases, death. If your family has been affected by medical malpractice resulting in a birth injury, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice suit against the responsible parties.

Call a Michigan birth injury attorney at The Thurswell Law Firm today to learn more about your legal options. Our experienced birth injury attorneys are available for a free consultation at a time that is convenient for you.

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