Medical malpractice is one of the most important causes of suffering and pain within American families. Even worse, when medical malpractice affects the health of a baby the situation reaches a boiling point. In the United States, around two million babies suffer from birth trauma during delivery. The consequences of birth trauma go from mild and temporary injuries to devastating, permanent and tragic impairments. Even though birth trauma can be unpreventable, most of the times a good medical checking and obviously, a good professional and specialist in the area can help prevent it. In these cases, if the doctor fails to diagnose or foresee birth trauma whenever he/she had the power to do so, liability for injuries comes into play.
Whenever a medical professional fails to diagnose prenatal infections, or any other risk factors, birth trauma can occur. Also, if during the delivery process the medical staff does not provide the adequate treatment, the fetus can develop birth trauma. Moreover, if the doctor in charge of the delivery uses improper or forceful birthing techniques (for example vacuums or forceps) the fetus can develop heavy bruising. Shoulder dystocia is another example of birth trauma. It happens when the shoulder of the baby becomes impacted on the pelvis of the mother during birth. If not treated correctly, shoulder dystocia can result in serious injuries to the upper extremities.
Negligence is a fault that cannot be forgiven to doctors under any circumstance. If an individual committed him/herself to the right care and attention of human beings, he/she must strive for perfection. They are dealing with life and death on a daily basis. They must earn their pay. Therefore, tolerance cannot be allowed. Do not be afraid, denounce any similar cases.