Columbia South Carolina Birth Injury Lawyers

Other Types of Birth Injuries

Throughout South Carolina there are many types of injuries that occur during birth that can be prevented. Because it is often a very complicated set of elements that leads to the injury during the birth it is not always clear that malpractice played a role. In many cases birth injuries can appear to be a naturally occurring part of the procedure. This, however, is usually a gross falsehood. Many birth injuries occur due to the negligence or error of doctors and other medical professionals and could have been entirely avoided.

If you or your baby was injured during birthing our law firm can help. The Louthian Law Firm has handled these sorts of cases throughout South Carolina since 1959. We offer free evaluations and are able to thoroughly investigate any type of birth injury that occurred for any reason. Please call or contact our office for a no-obligation evaluation.

Some aspects of birth that have historically resulted in birth injuries include a prolonged or shortened labor period, unnecessary cesarean sections, overuse of painkilling drugs, use of forceps or a vacuum and many others. Damage to the mother can lead to damage to the baby as well. If any medical professional failed to use proper judgment or their training to determine a problem then some amount of medical negligence and malpractice was likely to have occurred.

The use of forceps and/or a vacuum pump during delivery occurs when there is some problem causing the baby to be prevented from being delivered in a safe and quick manner. Excessive force, coupled with one of these medical instruments, has in the past damaged the head and other body parts of the baby. This damage can result in many different types of birth injuries, the most serious one being cerebral palsy.

Cesarean section births, where the baby is delivered through the mother’s abdomen by a surgical procedure, are becoming more common throughout South Carolina hospitals. These types of births are often seen by medical professionals as being a way to avoid any complications that may arise through natural birth. Unfortunately most babies born via C-section are done so as “late preterm” babies, meaning that they are delivered between 34 and 36 weeks. This can lead to premature birthing complications and the failure for babies to develop. Other common birth injuries due to unneeded cesarean sections include anesthesia related problems and breathing problems.

The list of potential birth injuries is endless and can include cephalohematoma, facial paralysis, fractures, medication related injuries, hemorrhaging, shoulder dystocia and several others. If the child or the mother was injured during birth a quick diagnosis and treatment can be helpful in recovering.

If you or your child has been injured during birth please contact us for a free consultation. The Louthian Law Firm will advise you as to your legal rights and let you know of the best course of action that you can take. A South Carolina birth injury attorney will speak with you and plan your most effective legal plan. Contact us today.

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