Category Archives: Brain Damage
How Do Brain Injuries Occur During Childbirth?
Sadly, a child’s brain injury can be demoralizing for families. These injuries can cause undue stress, both emotionally and financially. Children with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can suffer from long-term, irreversible complications that may require expensive therapy and rehabilitation. Sometimes these costs, in addition to long-term care, can reach millions of dollars. In some instances, brain injuries are the result of medical malpractice. Issues like hypoxia occur when a region of the body is deprived of oxygen, which can cause brain damage. During the delivery process, this can occur when there are delays due to the inattention of a healthcare provider. In addition to delays, brain injuries can occur when a doctor uses forceps at the wrong stage of labor, which can result in bruising, permanent indentations, severe cranial damage, excessive blood loss or cephalohematoma. Another way a brain injury can occur is immediately following birth, through mishandling or a…
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How Does Cerebral Palsy Impact a Child’s Movement?
Sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability found in children. Although estimates vary, studies indicate that cerebral palsy diagnoses occur in 1.5 to more than four children per 1,000 live births. According to the CDC, cerebral palsy is more common among boys than among girls and among African American children than white children. Unfortunately, cerebral palsy can result in intellectual limitations, hearing deficits, vision impairment, behavioral problems, seizures, speaking difficulties and learning disabilities. The costs associated with treatment are high, as specialized therapy and education needs are often required. While the disorder is incredibly difficult on victims and their family members, there are always inspirational stories that are heartwarming reminders that some obstacles associated with cerebral palsy can be overcome. The Huffington Post recently had a story about Ben Jackson, a 20-year-old athlete from Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, who suffers from…
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Can I File a Lawsuit If My Child Suffered a Brain Injury during Delivery?
A botched delivery for a child can be heartbreaking, as brain damage can result in intellectual limitations, hearing deficits, vision impairment, behavioral problems, seizures and learning disabilities, which the child will have to suffer with for the rest of his or her life. Malpractice cases involving brain injuries are troubling for everyone involved, as victims often require extended therapy and rehabilitation. Additionally, there may be specialized education needs required to treat the child, which are costly not only for parents, but for taxpayers and the public. Many injuries during the birthing process are caused by the use of forceps and/or other forms of medical devices. It is estimated that one in 664 infants delivered using medical forceps sustains a brain injury, as does one in 860 infants delivered using a vacuum extractor. Another way an injury can occur during childbirth is through a delay in services. If a doctor fails…
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