Labor and delivery are among the most critical moments in healthcare.
Providers must closely monitor both mother and baby and respond quickly to signs of distress. When errors occur during this process, the consequences can affect a family for a lifetime.
Birth injuries can result from a range of medical mistakes. Common causes include delayed decisions to perform a cesarean section, improper use of forceps or vacuum devices, failure to recognize or respond to fetal distress, and medication errors during labor. In some cases, oxygen deprivation or trauma during delivery leads to permanent conditions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 7 out of every 1,000 births in the United States involve some form of birth injury. While not all injuries are preventable, many result from failures to meet accepted standards of care during labor and delivery.
Birth injury cases are complex and emotionally challenging. Parents are often focused on their child’s immediate needs and may not initially question whether a medical error occurred. Over time, however, developmental delays or long-term complications may raise concerns.
Legal review can help determine whether a birth injury was unavoidable or preventable. Attorneys analyze prenatal records, labor and delivery notes, fetal monitoring data, and expert opinions to assess whether providers responded appropriately to warning signs.
“Families trust healthcare providers during the most vulnerable moments of their lives,” says CHH Partner Bill Cirignani. “When that trust is broken and a child is seriously injured, families deserve answers and accountability.”
Because birth injury cases often involve significant future medical needs, early legal guidance is especially important. CHH offers compassionate, no obligation consultations to help families understand their options and plan for the future.
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