Oklahoma birth injuries may be sustained for a variety of reasons. Birth injuries are very serious and can permanently alter a child’s life, as well as their parents, who must now care for the injured child as well as heavy financial burdens that are associated with the birth injury. Many birth injuries occur when a medical professional is negligent, either during the pre-natal care of the mother, the actual birth or after-birth care of the child.
Doctors, physicians, and nurses are trusted by patients to do everything in their power to ensure a child’s healthy birth. However, situations can arise where a medical professional may not adhere completely to their responsibilities. For example, the prenatal care of the mother, such as the prescription of medication that may cause an adverse affect, can result in a birth injury to the child in conjunction with any injury that the mother sustains. Another situation where an Oklahoma birth injury could potentially occur is if an unnecessary cesarean section was performed. Some additional birth injuries that can occur because of medical professional negligence include, but are not limited to:
- Brachial plexus
- Brain injury
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Shoulder distocia
- Spina bifida
- Spinal cord injury
If your child endured a birth injury that left them permanently disabled, you should first consult with all necessary medical professionals for the proper treatment of the injury. Then, contact the Oklahoma birth injury attorneys at The Maples Law Firm. Our experienced lawyers have years of successfully handling a variety of birth injury cases. We have the necessary resources to fight for your rights and ensure that all negligent parties are held accountable for their oversight in a court of law. For more information about how we can help you, contact The Maples Law Firm today at (405) 705-5050. We offer free consultations.
