Birth Injury: Nerve Damage
Bringing life into this world is an incredible act, and modern medicine has made it much safer for both mother and child. While most births go smoothly, complications can arise. Despite all of the advancements, no birth is a sure thing, and with technology comes a whole new set of hazards. Extracting newborns by way of vacuum is common, and often simple and successful.
Unfortunately, when things do go wrong, they go have the potential to go very wrong. Mistakes with a newborn can be devastating, including nerve damage. The Pennsylvania birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., can help you to hold a negligent doctor or nurse accountable for harm that has befallen your child due to their negligence. Contact us today at 610-667-7511 for a free consultation with a compassionate and committed legal advocate.
Long-Term Effects of Nerve Damage
Vacuum devices apply a great deal of pressure on children as they are delivered, especially on sensitive nerves. Because every child is unique with regards to development, a vacuum may not be calibrated correctly. If any mistake is made, the effects can be lifelong. Some possible repercussions include:
- Diaphragm paralysis
- Partial to full paralysis of face
- Lack of feeling in limbs
- Compromised or no control of limbs
There can be no excuse for medical negligence which has an adverse effect on the life and development of your child. We can help you to pursue the compensation you may need to address your child’s medical and other needs stemming from this wholly preventable error.
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Let us help you seek justice if your child was the unfortunate victim of a medical professional’s mistake. If your newborn is suffering from nerve damage due to a birth injury, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511 today.