Grand Rapids Birth Injury Attorneys

Helping Families in Michigan After Birth Injuries

When a child is injured, it can be one of the most difficult experiences a family ever faces. The situation can be even more challenging if the injury was caused by a medical professional’s negligence. Birth injuries can be particularly devastating, as the child is just beginning his or her life, and families can be left with a lifetime of expenses.

At Grewal Law, our Grand Rapids birth injury lawyers are committed to helping families recover the compensation they are owed after a child sustains an injury. We have helped numerous families get back on their feet after a birth injury, and we are ready to help you.

What Causes Birth Injuries?

Birth injuries can occur for a variety of reasons, but in many cases, they are the result of a medical professional’s negligence. These injuries can take place before, during, or after the birth, and they can have a long-term impact on the child’s life.

Some common causes of birth injuries include:

• Failure to diagnose a medical condition in the mother: If a medical professional does not diagnose a medical condition in the mother, it can lead to complications during the birth that cause the child to be injured.
• Failure to diagnose a medical condition in the child: Similarly, if a medical professional does not diagnose a medical condition in the child, it can lead to complications during the birth.
• Failure to take the mother’s medical history: A mother’s medical history is an important factor in the birthing process. If a medical professional does not take the mother’s medical history and does not know about a potential complication, it can lead to an injury.
• Failure to monitor the baby’s heart rate: If a medical professional does not monitor the baby’s heart rate during the birth, it can lead to a serious injury. A baby’s heart rate can indicate whether or not they are in distress, and if they are, a medical professional will have to act quickly.
• Failure to order a C-section: In some cases, a C-section is necessary to prevent an injury from occurring during the birth. If a medical professional does not order a C-section and the child is injured, it can be considered negligence.
• Failure to order a C-section in time: In some cases, a C-section is necessary to prevent an injury from occurring during the birth. If a medical professional orders a C-section, but does not do so in enough time, it can be considered negligence.
• Improper use of delivery tools: In some cases, a medical professional may need to use delivery tools to assist in the birth. If these tools are not used properly, however, they can cause an injury.

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