Alabama Birth Injury Lawyer

Cerebral Palsy, Delayed C-Section and Other Birth Injuries in Alabama

A birth injury is defined as any injury an infant suffers just before, during or after childbirth. Some types of birth injuries include: cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brachial plexus injury, paralysis, developmental delays, and mental retardation.

Has your child been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or any other birth injury? Attorney Timothy A. Hughes may be able to help. As an Alabama personal injury lawyer, Mr. Hughes understands what causes birth injuries and what parties may be potentially held responsible in order to allow you the opportunity to seek justice and recover financial compensation for your child's medical bills and continued care. If you are interested in learning more about your options in this regard, our law firm offers a free initial consultation to help you get started.

What Causes Birth Injuries?

A birth injury may be unavoidable in some situations, due to hereditary medical conditions, illness, drug abuse or alcohol use during pregnancy. However, some birth injuries are caused by negligent conduct on the party of obstetricians, OB/GYNs, nurses or any other medical professionals involved during pregnancy, labor or delivery. A doctor may fail to properly diagnose a serious medical condition, such as a prolapsed umbilical cord or the need for a cesarean section immediately. A medication error may occur, or a doctor may improperly use forceps or a vacuum in an assisted delivery.

When a child suffers injury because of medical malpractice, the family may be able to take legal action against the doctor that caused the injuries. These cases are particularly serious and may result in large settlements due to the tremendous impact a birth injury may have on a child - affecting him or her for life.

If your child suffered serious injury before or just after childbirth, contact an Alabama birth injury attorney today to discuss your legal options.