Birth Injuries Lawyer in Boston

There are different types of birth injuries. Mild harm may result in injuries that resolve without leaving lasting scars or struggles for the newborn and their families. Sadly, others can lead to lifelong complications and the need for ongoing care. We handle a wide range of birth trauma cases, such as:

• Brachial plexus injuries / Erb’s palsy – These injuries often result from excessive traction during delivery. Surgeries to repair muscle and nerve damage may be necessary.
• Cerebral palsy – This is one of the more well-known birth injuries, and it often results from oxygen deprivation or brain bleeds during or shortly after delivery. Cerebral palsy may cause different physical, emotional, developmental, and cognitive disorders. Your child may suffer muscle contraction, heart and lung disease, malnutrition, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and other long-term complications.
• Fractures – Infants may suffer from fractures, especially of the clavicle (collarbone), which is common in difficult or breech deliveries.
• Facial nerve damage (Bell’s palsy) – This condition is frequently associated with forceps use or facial pressure.
• Cephalohematoma / Caput succedaneum – Infants with this condition experience bleeding or swelling of the scalp.
• Spinal cord trauma – Damage to the spinal cord during birth is, fortunately, rare, but when it does happen, it is severe. This injury is often associated with the misuse of delivery tools.
• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) – This disorder can occur when a fetus suffers from a lack of oxygen, resulting in long-term neurological complications.

Some birth injuries are obvious right away, while others may not become apparent or receive a diagnosis until months—or even years—after birth. It can take some time before developmental delays begin to appear. For example, if a child has difficulty with feeding, crying, movement, or reaching milestones, these symptoms could suggest that a birth injury took place.