Birth Injuries

Birth injuries generally result from problems during labor and delivery that are caused by inattentive medical care. Lack of oxygen during the birthing process can damage the brain. This loss of oxygen can be related to problems with the umbilical cord, or a number of other incidents including damage to the placenta or the fetus becoming trapped in the birth canal. An experienced lawyer is necessary in cases such as these, many times the malpractice claims are complicated, lengthy, and costly.