Birth Brain Injury Lawyer

Birth Brain Injury Lawyer

In the United States, about 30 out of every 1000 hospital births result in birth injuries like cerebral palsy. Of these birth injuries, about 3 involve some form of brain injury. While some of these birth injuries are unavoidable, some are the result of medical professionals failing to provide the right standard of care to parent and child during pregnancy, childbirth, and delivery.

Birth Brain Injury Attorney in Chicago

Was your child born with a brain injury? Seek legal representation as soon as possible to hold all negligent parties accountable in a birth injury lawsuit and receive financial compensation to help cover medical expenses.

Susan E. Loggans is an experienced personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago as well as a mother herself. She understands the stress that your child’s birth injuries place on your entire family. She can review your birth injury claim and answer all of your legal questions when you call (312) 757-5945 to set up a free case evaluation.

Overview of Birth Injury Attorneys

Common Causes of Brain-Related Birth Injuries
Common Types of Birth Injuries

Common Causes of Brain-Related Birth Injuries

Some of the most common causes of birth brain injuries include:

  • Medical malpractice/medical negligence. Medical experts are human too, and sometimes they make medical errors that result in an injured child.
  • Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE occurs when the baby experiences prolonged oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) during the birthing process, which could be due to something like the umbilical cord wrapping around the baby’s neck.
  • Delayed cesarean section (C-section). Delayed medical care, like a necessary C-section, could result in birth trauma to the child, leading to brain damage.
  • Shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia is when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck in the birth canal, behind the mother’s pelvic bone, during delivery. It can lead to brachial plexus injuries, lack of oxygen to the baby, and nerve damage.
  • Preeclampsia (toxemia). Preeclampsia occurs when the mother experiences high levels of protein in her urine and elevated blood pressure levels (hypertension) during pregnancy. Preeclampsia can lead to HIE.
  • Neonatal jaundice (icterus). Jaundice is a condition where the skin and eyes turn yellow due to excessive amounts of bilirubin in the blood. Left untreated, bilirubin can accumulate and cause brain damage.
  • Improper use of forceps or vacuums during delivery. Forceps and vacuums can lead to birth trauma.

Common Types of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can result in lifelong disabilities, cognitive impairment, and serious medical bills. Some of the most common birth injuries include:

Susan Loggans Law

If your child was born with brain damage, don’t delay in taking legal action. Get the verdict your child deserves in your birth injury case.

Chicago personal injury attorney Susan E. Loggans can hold all negligent parties accountable for your child’s birth injury. Call (312) 757-5945 or fill out the online contact form below for a holistic free case review.