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Shoulder Weakness from Kentucky Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
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Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturers Have Been Silent
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Birth Injury
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Doctors Failing to Recognize Bacteria Can Cause a Kentucky Birth Injury
Kentucky Neonatal E. Coli Infections Could be Result of Medical Malpractice
Affects of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy in Northern Kentucky Infants
Kentucky Shoulder Dystocia at Birth Can Cause Injuries to Both the Newborn and Mother
You are probably on this page because you went through childbirth recently only to be told that your infant suffered a birth injury in Kentucky. You most likely are in shock and have many questions you need answered but don't know where to start.If the doctors are telling you that your infant's birth injury was caused from shoulder dystocia during childbirth, they may be liable for your newborn's injuries as well as your childbirth injuries. However, they generally won't admit to this type of responsibility.
When an infant's shoulder is stuck on the mother's pelvic bone, shoulder dystocia occurs. When doctors do not act quickly or efficiently, injuries to both the mother and baby can take place. During this time, the child may suffer from a lack of oxygen, which can lead to brain injury and permanent disabilities. Also, the doctor may use too much force in the delivery and cause nerve damage to the newborn, which can lead to erb's palsy. In extreme cases, the baby can die as a result of medical malpractice in Kentucky.
Kentucky birth injuries newborns suffer during shoulder dystocia include:
- Broken bones
- Fractures
- Erb's palsy or brachial plexus
- Nerve damage
- Brain damage
- Permanent disabilities
- Death
Common injuries mothers sustain during shoulder dystocia include:
- Hemorrhaging
- Horrible pain when pelvic bone separates
- Rupture of the uterus
- Tearing of the vaginal and rectum area called rectovaginal fistula
If you or your newborn were injured during childbirth due to a negligent Kentucky doctor, you may have a medical malpractice case. If you are wondering how to pursue a claim for shoulder dystocia or medical malpractice, please talk to an experienced Northern Kentucky medical malpractice lawyer.
Medical bills from birth injuries add up, and you shouldn't have to pay for someone else's mistake. You may have to live with the results of their mistake for life, and they shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
If you believe your newborn's birth injuries were the result of medical malpractice in Kentucky, please have your questions answered by one of our skilled Northern Kentucky birth injury attorneys at the law office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for a free discussion of your case.
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909 Wrights Summit Parkway
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Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
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Toll Free: (888) 606-5297
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