Charleston Birth Injury Attorney
Experienced & Knowledgeable Medical Malpractice Attorney
Birth injuries are often serious, devastating, and life altering. Knowing that your child was hurt because of the negligence or misconduct of a healthcare professional can make you feel angry and helpless. You deserve to know about all of your rights and options. Here at Traywick Law Offices, we can fight for you and your child. Our legal professionals are competent, knowledgeable, and experienced.
We encourage you to contact our Charleston legal team to learn more about our services. Traywick Law Offices is committed to tough and dedicated representation for clients in the Charleston area.
Types of Birth Injuries
There are multiple types of birth injuries, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus injuries (BPI)
- Bone fractures including fractured collar bones
- Caput succedaneum
- Cephalohematoma
- Perinatal asphyxia
- Facial paralysis
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Brain bleeding
- Spinal cord damage
What Causes Birth Injuries?
There are some factors that can contribute to the risk of a birth injury, such as:
- Abnormal fetal position
- Difficult / prolonged labor or deliver
- Shape of mother’s pelvis
- Babies born prematurely—before 37 weeks
- Babies born abnormally large—over 8 pounds, 13 ounces
However, a healthcare professional should be able to manage these situations and protect the health of both mother and baby whenever possible. There are reasonable expectations for the standard of care provided by a medical professional in these situations. In some cases, birth injuries do not constitute medical malpractice claims. You should speak with our attorney at Traywick Law Offices to learn more about your case and your options.
Contact Traywick Law Offices for a Free Consultation
You deserve support during this time. Our firm is here to support you and to provide answers and care when you need it most. Call Traywick Law Offices at (843) 343-5092 to schedule a free case evaluation with a Charleston personal injury attorney.