Baby Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy or Shoulder Dystocia?

Our Boston and Washington DC Injury Attorneys Help Clients with Birth Injuries

At Pollack & Flanders, LLP, each qualified Washington DC and Boston injury lawyer can help victims and families of victims suffering from birth-related injuries. Usually, birth injuries are caused when the flow of blood to the baby’s brain is cut off for a significant period. To prevent this, the doctor and attendants must act swiftly and appropriately to avoid various types of birth-related injuries.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by birth injury characterized by diminished muscle control. Children with cerebral palsy tend to have visual, auditory and speech impairments, as well as learning disabilities and trouble with muscle coordination. Sometimes the initial brain injury is caused by doctors who fail to recognize symptoms of birth trauma.

Victims of cerebral palsy require long-term medical care, sometimes for the remainder of their lives. Obviously, this can be a tremendous financial and emotional strain on both the victims and their families. If cerebral palsy was caused by doctor or hospital negligence, the responsible party can be held liable for medical malpractice. Victims of a birth-related injury--especially cerebral palsy--should consult qualified medical malpractice attorneys about their legal rights and compensation options. Contact the offices of Pollack & Flanders, LLP, today, so we can help you without further delay.

Erb’s Palsy

Erb’s palsy is a condition in which the nerves in the shoulder are injured during the birth process, resulting in nerve damage and varying levels of paralysis in the shoulders and arms. Sometimes babies are able to heal on their own. However, in more pronounced cases of this birth injury, which is sometimes caused by doctor malpractice, it may be necessary for the victim to undergo surgery and therapy for lengthy periods of time.

Shoulder Dystocia

When a child is delivered, it is possible for its shoulders to become stuck, a condition known as shoulder dystocia. Inappropriate maneuvering of the baby by the doctor can lead to severe birth traumas such as Erb’s palsy. Specific rights are afforded to victims of birth-related injuries in both Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts.

Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney

If a birth injury affects you or a loved one, contact a Boston or Washington DC injury lawyer at Pollack & Flanders, LLP, to help you obtain compensation.