Complex Birth Injury Cases

Possible Signs Of Birth Injury

• The baby appeared pale or blue-tinged at or after birth;
• The baby had difficulty breathing at birth;
• The baby’s muscle is floppy;
• The baby had/has seizures and neurological problems in first days of life;
• The baby has Cerebral Palsy;
• The baby has learning difficulties and possibly may not have reached one or more developmentally age appropriate milestones;
• The baby has Shoulder Dystocia/Erb’s Palsy (the baby’s shoulder was affected during the delivery);
• The baby has cognitive challenges or Down Syndrome.

A birth injury is harm that occurs to a baby during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or shortly after birth. While some complications cannot be avoided, others happen because warning signs were missed, care was delayed, improper delivery was performed or proper steps were not otherwise taken when they should have been.

At SDM Law, we understand how overwhelming and frightening this experience can be. Parents are often left asking the same painful questions: What happened? Could this have been prevented? What does this mean for my child’s future?

You are not alone in asking these questions—and part of our role is to help you find clear, honest answers.

When a Birth Injury May Be Medical Malpractice

If your child has suffered a serious birth injury such as brain damage, cerebral palsy, or a brachial plexus injury you deserve both answers and accountability.

In many cases, birth injuries are linked to issues such as:

• Failure to properly monitor the mother during the pregnancy;
• Failure to properly monitor the mother and the baby during the labor and delivery admission;
• Failure to diagnose or treat infection;
• Missed signs of fetal distress;
• Failure to respond to bleeding;
• Delayed or improper delivery;
• Failure to timely ordering or performing a C-section;
• Misuse of vacuum extractor or forceps;
• Improper resuscitation for the Baby at birth; 
• Improper neonatal care.

SDM Law’s Approach

At SDM Law, we bring a meticulous, strategic approach to complex birth injury cases. These cases require a deep understanding of both medicine and law, as well as close work with leading medical experts.