New Hampshire has a well-deserved reputation as one of the safest states in the nation to have a child. Even so, mistakes can happen in the first hours of an infant’s life that have devastating future impact.
It can be very difficult for families to recognize a birth injury, especially when it is the result of negligence or medical malpractice.
Possible Birth Injuries
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain damage
- Brain swelling
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy (brachial plexus palsy)
- Facial paralysis
- Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, HIE (Injury to the brain cells from a lack of oxygen)
- Skull fracture
Some Symptoms of Birth Injuries Include
- A “floppy” appearance indicating lack of muscle tone
- Abrasions, bruises, marks, or swelling on the baby’s face, head, or shoulder
- Failure of the infant to breath independently after delivery
- One arm that appears limp
- Requirement for CPR or introduction of a breathing tube to resuscitate the infant
- Seizures that develop within 48 hours of delivery
Please note that this list is meant to be a guideline. If you suspect your child is displaying these symptoms, or signs of delayed development, you should consult with your doctor immediately.
The Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Manchester, NH has a Neonatal Follow Up clinic that helps families detect possible birth injuries and other conditions.
Birth Injury Lawyers in New Hampshire
For more than 4 decades, Sokolove Law has helped individuals navigate the proper filing of a birth injury lawsuit. With our guidance, New Hampshire families have recovered millions of dollars in order to move forward in the wake of a difficult and life-changing event.
It’s important to file a birth injury lawsuit in a timely manner. All claims are subject to state statutes of limitations. Statutes of limitations are laws that determine the amount of time that an injured party or their family has to file a lawsuit after an injury or death.
There is no cost to you for us to represent you and your family in a birth injury lawsuit. Contact us today to learn more.
