Concord Cerebral Palsy and Shoulder Dystocia Attorney
Cerebral palsy and shoulder dystocia are two of the most common and debilitating of birth-related injuries. They can be described as follows:
- Cerebral palsy can occur at birth due to oxygen deprivation, brain damage from forceps misuse and birth canal complications. Effects can include body movement and muscle coordination issues and brain injuries resulting in mental disability.
- Shoulder dystocia can occur during deliver when the baby's head and anterior shoulder cannot easily exit the birth canal. Permanent injuries can include lack of muscle control or paralysis in the arm, hand or wrist, or lack of feeling in the arm or hand. Bone fractures, brain damage and even death can also result.
If you have questions and need legal assistance following birth injuries in North Carolina, contact the Concord cerebral palsy attorneys and shoulder dystocia lawyers of The Baker Law Firm, P.A.
We can help you work through your immediate needs as well as the long-term consequences of your child's injuries.
Before you can file a medical malpractice suit in North Carolina, you need to obtain a medical expert's certification stating that your health care provider breached the standard of care. We can gather yours and your child's medical records and consult with medical experts to determine whether negligence occurred. We can then draw on our experience to prepare your case, and will seek compensation for:
- Current medical bills
- Long-term care
- Treatment from specialists and lost wages
- Pain and suffering and diminished quality of life
To learn more about our firm and your rights following birth injuries, please contact us at 704-706-9308 or 866-943-7966.
