Birth Injury / Birthing Complications

North Carolina Birth Injury Attorney

Most children are born healthy and happy, however, childbirth does carry a degree of risk. Childbirth, by its very nature, carries a degree of risk. If the baby is not getting enough oxygen or labor goes on too long, the OB-GYN or other health care professional must take measures to ensure a healthy delivery. When they fail to birth complication, the baby can be permanently injured. If this has happened to your baby, our North Carolina birth injury attorney can help you get proper compensation. Call the Melvin Law Firm today to talk to a lawyer about your claim.

Two Common Types of Birth Injury

Shoulder Distocia. Shoulder distocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone during the delivery. When that happens, there are certain maneuvers that the doctor must perform to get the baby out.

If those maneuvers are done properly, the child will not be injured. However, if the doctor pulls too hard on the baby’s head, this can cause the brachial plexus nerves to be torn, causing a condition called Erb’s palsy, in which the child loses most or all of the use of their arm.

Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy that occurs during birth is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, or cerebral hypoxia. While they are being born, fetuses are linked to a heart-rate monitor. A great fluctuation in a heartbeat indicates fetal distress. Usually, if a doctor notices fetal distress, he will perform a C-section. If he doesn’t, cerebral palsy is sometimes the result. CP is a condition caused by damage to the motor control areas of the brain. People with CP have trouble with walking and talking, and may also be subject to seizures.

A lawsuit cannot restore your baby’s health, but the compensation you receive can help you with their care. If you have any questions, or are thinking of bringing a lawsuit, please contact us.

Contact a North Carolina Birth Injury Attorney today for an initial consultation.

Raleigh Brachial Plexus Lawyer
North Carolina Birth Injury Attorney

The North Carolina birth injury attorney at the Melvin Law Firm provides birth injury, brachial plexus, birth complication, injury claim, and fetal distress lawsuit legal services to clients in eastern North Carolina from Raleigh to the east coast including Wake County, the cities of Raleigh, Chapel Hill, New Bern, Goldsboro, JacksonvilleWilmington, Washington, Durham, Rocky Mount, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilson, and Kinston.