Addressing Catastrophic Harm to Newborns and Mothers
Birth injuries or trauma result in significant to catastrophic harm to mothers and newborns. These are physical injuries that babies, mothers, or both suffer before, during, or after childbirth. While most birth injuries will get better over time with little to no treatment, some are catastrophic and will leave the injured mother or child in need of special accommodations or lifelong treatment due to a permanent disability or health issues.
If you, a loved one, or your child has suffered catastrophic harm due to a birth injury, the dedicated Charleston, SC, birth injury lawyers at Mark C. Tanenbaum, P.A. can help. Reach out to us today so our Charleston, SC, birth injury lawyers can start working on your case and getting the justice and compensation you deserve.
What You Should Know About Catastrophic Birth Injuries
In most cases, birth injuries are fairly minor and resolve quickly. In rare cases, however, birth injuries can be catastrophic for newborns. These injuries can include:
- Bone Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cranial Nerve Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Hearing Loss
- Vision Loss
- Sepsis
- Amputation
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Coma
- Seizure Disorders
Whether your child’s injury is apparent right after delivery or manifested in the weeks, months, or years after the birth, you have the legal right to file a medical malpractice claim against the negligent individual or entity responsible for harming your child.
What to Know About Catastrophic Maternal Injuries
While most maternal injuries may heal over time with minimal treatment, the following injuries may impose catastrophic harm on mothers:
- Perineal Tears – Severe vaginal tearing that can significantly damage the anus muscles and anal sphincter.
- Pelvic Floor Damage – Damage to the pelvic floor can result in permanent changes because of over-tearing or stretching. In some cases, severe damage can lead to pelvic organ prolapse, in which the organs housed by the pelvis droop down towards your vagina and cause bowel and bladder issues.
- Nerve Damage – Sometimes, the nerves in the perineal region can lead to long-term pelvic issues and pain.
- Obstetric Fistula – This is a tear between the bladder or bowel and the vagina, which results in the inability to control the passing of feces.
- Anesthesia Errors
- Uterine Rupture
- Severe Bleeding
- Infections
- Disfiguring Cesarean Birth Wounds
- Bowel and Bladder Perforations During Cesarean Birth
You are legally entitled to bring a medical malpractice claim if a person or entity’s negligence caused your injury. You and your child’s other parent can also sue for the pain and suffering you experienced due to your child’s birth injury.
Get Legal Advice From Our Seasoned Charleston, SC, Birth Injury Lawyers
Errors made during or before childbirth can leave you or your child with lifelong catastrophic consequences. The seasoned lawyers at Mark C. Tanenbaum, P.A. can thoroughly review your case, gather strong evidence that will support your claim, and build a solid case for maximum compensation on your behalf. This will help ensure that you will have the financial resources you need to deal with your or your child’s birth injury.
You can arrange your free case evaluation with our Charleston, SC, birth injury lawyers by calling our office at 843-577-5100 or you can contact us online.