New Mexico birth injuries are actually commonplace; however, the injuries are rarely serious or long-term. A baby's head undergoes tremendous pressure during a vaginal birth, which can routinely cause extensive bruising to their face and may even cause their entire head to become swollen. Blood vessels in the eyes can also break during a normal birth, causing what appears to be serious injury. However, all these injuries resolve themselves within a few days, naturally.
However, not all birth injuries are routine and temporary. Babies can suffer from Erb's Palsy when their shoulders disrupt routine delivery resulting in the infant having a broken collarbone or clavicle. If the baby's brain does not get enough oxygen, then the infant can suffer permanent disability, including cerebral palsy. Failures in controlling disease, such as eclampsia, can cause grievous injury, as well as death to the mother.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a serious birth injury, there may be legal remedies available to you. Compensation can include recovery of medical expenses as well as long-term care costs and awards for pain and suffering. Please feel free to contact our firm for a free initial legal consultation.
For further information:
Parents Place
Birth Injuries Overview
