Unfortunately, birth injuries occur much more common than most people may believe. According to statistics, approximately 8 out of every 1,000 infants has a birth injury, which equates to approximately 28,000 a year. The most common types of birth injuries include brachial plexus (Erb’s palsy), fractures, hemorrhaging, spinal cord injuries, and cerebral palsy. Of these, approximately 6 out of every 1,000 birth injuries occur in public hospitals. Statistics also show that approximately fifty percent (50%) of all birth injuries are potentially avoidable by identification and planning. This means a large percentage could be caused by medical malpractice, medical errors, and medical oversight.
Common Signs of Minnesota Birth Injuries to be Aware Of
As a parent or even a concerned friend, it is important to know what the signs of possible medical malpractice are—especially a birth injury. In fact, birth injuries are a unique type of medical malpractice because the victim and witnesses are usually awake and present when the medical error occurs. Other witnesses such as family or close friends may also be in a position to make observations which may indicate possible medical malpractice. This is not always common in medical malpractice cases.
Therefore, some common signs of potential birth injuries for which you should contact a medical malpractice attorney include the following:
Have One or More of These Common Birth Injury Signs, Call Kuhlman Law, LLC NOW!
Here at Kuhlman Law, LLC, we work with families who have been harmed by Minnesota medical malpractice causing serious birth injuries to infants. We know how devastating birth injuries can be to the victim and the entire family, and we work hard to help a family heal and move forward. If your loved one has been injured due to a Minnesota birth injury, call use today for a FREE consultation by dialing (612) 444-3374 to learn how we can help protect your rights to compensation for your loved one’s injuries.
If we accept your case, we will conduct a thorough review of your case and advise you whether there may have been a serious medical mistake causing your injury. There is no risk, and you do not owe us money unless we win your case.