Birth injuries are a serious form of medical malpractice that can affect the quality of the baby’s life for years to come, if not permanently.  These types of injuries occur when a mistake or error is made during labor or delivery.  Perhaps the nurse failed to properly monitor the fetal monitoring strip.  Maybe a doctor failed to quickly deliver a baby in distress, resulting in insufficient flow of oxygen to the brain.  Or maybe the doctor pulled too hard on the baby’s shoulder during delivery, resulting in a brachial plexus injury.

If you believe your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice or doctor or hospital negligence, you should consult an attorney a Lanier Law Group who can advise you of your rights and legal options.  North Carolina medical malpractice laws state that if a patient suffers an injury, debilitating condition, or death due to the negligence of a medical professional, they have the right to be compensated for:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Medical expenses relating to the injury
• Physical therapy, speech therapy, medication, adaptive equipment, etc.
• A one-on-one aid or caregiver
• Overall decreased quality of life
• Any additional financial hardship associated with the injury