Riverside Birth Injuries
When families are expecting a baby, it is always a joyful occasion that should be celebrated. Most families are in awe of the birthing process and look forward to that day in the hospital. Unfortunately, certain things can happen during the birthing process that can live an infant with permanent, irreversible bodily damage. Although only a small percent of births result in birth injuries, there is a fraction that result in complicated, life-altering symptoms.
Common Birth Injuries
Common birth injuries include:
- swelling scalp
- bruised/damaged scalp
- head injuries
- brain injuries
- cerebral palsy
- facial paralysis
- internal bleeding
- torn nerves
- spinal cord injuries
- nerve damage
Birth Injuries & Personal Injury Law
Unfortunately, many birth injuries result from doctor, physician, or hospital negligence. Medical professionals who are supposed to make the birth process easier can sometimes make mistakes that can lead to catastrophic injuries.
Fortunately, families who have a child who has sustained extensive injuries as a result of medical negligence during the birth process are allowed to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for things such as: medical bills, continued medical expenses, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma. In the state of California, personal injury victims are entitled to monetary compensation for their injuries, and should always be mindful of their legal rights.
Riverside Birth Injury Attorneys Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford
If your child sustained birth injuries, it is always in your best interest to explore your legal options with a qualified Riverside birth injury attorney.
At Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford, we have represented numerous clients throughout Riverside and surrounding areas whose children have been injured during the birth process as a result of medical professionals’ negligence. We understand the pain and emotional trauma prospective clients face after their children have been injured. For this reason, we do everything we possible to obtain maximum recovery on behalf of our Riverside personal injury clients. We are committed to providing professional, upstanding legal counsel and services for all of our clients throughout their birth injury and personal injury matters.