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Birth Injury Law<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Hanan Zaki, J.D., LL.M.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Medical errors<\/span> can easily cause birth injuries if the health care<\/span> providers<\/span> aren\u2019t careful. Injuries like brain damage<\/span> can transform a child\u2019s life. A child\u2019s injury<\/span> can prompt the parents to take legal action against the hospital or medical professional<\/span> under medical malpractice<\/span> law<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

After the excitement and stress of pregnancy, labor, and delivery, the last thing you want to hear is that your baby suffered a birth injury. Birth injuries can occur from complications during the labor and delivery process. They can also result from improper prenatal medical care.<\/p>\n

This article provides in-depth information about birth injuries, birth defects, and the legal rights of those who have suffered serious injuries. \u00a0Consult with a\u00a0medical malpractice lawyer<\/a>\u00a0for advice tailored to your particular\u00a0situation.<\/p>\n

Is a Birth Injury the Same as a Birth Defect?<\/h2>\n

It can be hard to determine if complications are caused by a birth defect or a birth injury. For example, cerebral palsy can be caused by\u00a0oxygen deprivation during labor<\/a>. This is an avoidable birth injury. But it can also be the result of an unavoidable birth defect.<\/p>\n

It is important to know the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect because a personal injury lawsuit is generally only an option for a birth injury.<\/p>\n

Causes and Types of Birth Injuries<\/h3>\n

A birth injury is generally defined as an injury to a baby that occurs during labor or delivery.<\/p>\n

Birth injuries can result from:<\/p>\n