Did you know that delays during delivery could result in a baby experiencing brain damage and/or cerebral palsy? 
Recently, a Florida jury awarded $8.4 million to the family of a boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following birth complications.
According to the Gainesville Times, a jury ruled that Northeast Georgia Medical Center was negligent in its handling of the boy who was injured in 2008.
The paper reported that the boy, now 5, suffered from a delayed delivery, which required immediate resuscitation. However, a tube was not inserted into the boy’s mouth to revive him until eight minutes after he was born.
The boy now uses a wheelchair and is unable to walk or talk. Additionally, he requires a feeding tube. Keep in mind, issues like hypoxia occur when a region of the body is deprived of oxygen.
This can result in lifetime or pain and rehabilitation.
Why Should I Speak to an Attorney If My Child Suffers Birth Injuries?
As this sad case shows, you should file a lawsuit against your medical providers if your child suffers a brain injury during birth or has cerebral palsy.
Through a lawsuit, you can obtain damages that can help provide for the cost of future care, as well as pain and suffering for your child.
Contact the birth injury attorneys at our firm immediately if your son or daughter is suffering from a brain injury, so that we may advise you of your legal rights.
Call us today, and let us investigate your case—your child should not have to suffer due to the negligence of a medical care provider.
Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP – Birth Injury Attorneys
Source: http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/105425/
