Medical malpractice occurs when a patient does not receive adequate care. The harm done may be devastating. Franklin Gray & White are attorneys with the experience and compassion to help their clients through the complex and time consuming process of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Though Franklin Gray & White have dealt in almost every area of medical malpractice, the firm specializes in the following fields: birth injuries, to include shoulder dystocia and cerebral palsy, failure to diagnose, medication errors, failure to monitor, anesthesia errors and wrongful death.
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Louisville Medical Malpractice / Birth Injuries

Birth Injuries

The birth of a child should be a beautiful moment.  At its best, this moment is full of joy and beauty.  At its worst, it can have lifelong repercussions that forever change the child and her family. Here are a few problems associated with birth.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy has lifelong effects on a child.  Cerebral palsy occurs when the brain has been damaged in some way.  The brain can be affected when it has not formed properly or when neurological damages affect a baby’s developing brain.  Either cause of brain damage can result in a child being diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Lack of adequate oxygen, also called asphyxia, can cause long term permanent brain damage.   While not all infants who suffer from asphyxia at birth have permanent brain damage, the risk of cerebral palsy increases dramatically when it occurs.  If a child’s Apgar score is less than three at 20 minutes, that child is 250 times more likely to suffer from cerebral palsy.  A low Apgar score indicates that the child has suffered from a severe lack of oxygen.  There are times when the negligence of a physician may cause a child to go without air for too long, causing irreparable damage to the infant’s brain.  Sometimes, doctors use forceps or vacuum extractors to deliver babies.  A child, due to preventable mistakes made at delivery, may be permanently disabled. 

Shoulder Dystocia

Shoulder dystocia occurs when the head of a baby has been delivered while one shoulder will not deliver.  This can cause the infant to become lodged in the birth canal.  This is a frightening and potentially dangerous situation for both the infant and the mother.  Unless the baby is extracted quickly and efficiently the baby is at risk for many serious complications.  Complications for the infant include severe asphyxia, clavicle fracture, fracture of the humerus and, in the worst case, death.  Though it can be extremely difficult for a doctor or midwife to predict shoulder dystocia, their actions when it occurs can mean life or death, disability or full health.     

If you suspect that you or a loved one is a victim of birth injury related medical negligence please call Franklin Gray & White for a FREE CONSULTATION at 1-502-637-6000 / 1-800-637-6033 (toll free) or email mwhite@franklingrayandwhite.com.

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Blog for Louisville Medical Malpractice / Birth Injuries

Library for Louisville Medical Malpractice / Birth Injuries:

  • What You Need to Know About Infant Brain Injury in Kentucky   
    Description: Many infants sustain birth injuries during the birthing process, but most of these cases are minor. However, there are situations where infants suffer severe brain injuries, which can lead to many complications. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Louisville birth injury attorney at the law firm of Franklin, Gray and White to review your case.
  • Parents in Kentucky Need to Know About Caput Succedaneum   
    Description: Caput succedaneum is a birth injury that can occur from medical negligence, including misuse of vacuum extraction during birth. Read this article to learn the common causes, symptoms and prognosis of this Kentucky birth injury. Contact a Louisville medical malpractice lawyer at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your child’s Kentucky birth injury case.
  • Three Common Treatments for Brachial Plexus Injury In Newborns   
    Description: A brachial plexus injury that occurs during birth can often be treated. Read this article to learn about brachial plexus palsy treatment options. If your child has sustained a birth injury and you believe that medical malpractice may have been a factor, contact a Louisville birth injury attorney at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your child’s Kentucky birth injury case.
  • Caring for a Child with Cerebral Palsy - What Every Parent Needs to Know   
    Description: Read this article to learn about caring for a child with cerebral palsy and the costs associated with medical treatment. If your child developed cerebral palsy from a birth injury, you may be able to pursue compensation from the negligent doctor or hospital. Contact an experienced Louisville medical malpractice attorney at the law office of Franklin, Gray and White today at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for more information.
  • Cerebral Palsy Treatment   
    Description: Although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, with the proper treatment, it is possible to lead a near-normal life. This article discusses cerebral palsy treatment options. If your child has developed cerebral palsy that was caused by a birth injury, you may be able to pursue compensation. Contact a Louisville birth injury lawyer at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033.
  • Facts About Cerebral Palsy   
    Description: Cerebral palsy affects approximately 1 in 278 children in the United States. Read this article to learn more about this devastating medical condition. If your child has developed cerebral palsy and you believe that the doctor, hospital or other medical provider could be to blame, contact a Louisville birth injury lawyer at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033.
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage Can Affect Newborns   
    Description: Intracranial hemorrhage is a serious birth injury that can lead to lifelong complications. Find out more about this birth injury by reading this article and contact the Louisville, Kentucky birth injury lawyers at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for legal advice.
  • Spinal Cord Damage Can Result From Birth Complications   
    Description: Although spinal cord damage is rare during delivery, it does happen and when this birth injury occurs, it is devastating. Find out more about spinal cord injury among newborns and contact an experienced birth injury lawyer in Louisville at Franklin Gray & White for a free legal consultation at 502-637-6000 or 800-637-6033 if your child has suffered a birth injury.
  • Facial Paralysis Caused by Birth Trauma   
    Description: Facial paralysis can be a serious birth injury and may require physical therapy or surgery. This article discusses this Kentucky birth injury, including the causes and legal options available. If your child has suffered facial nerve damage during delivery, you should contact an experienced birth injury lawyer in Louisville at Franklin Gray & White for more information at 502-637-6000 or 800-637-6033 for legal advice.
  • Prolapsed Umbilical Cord Can Lead to a Serious Medical Condition   
    Description: A prolapsed umbilical cord is considered a medical emergency and can lead to a serious medical condition or death. This article explains this tragic birth injury and the responsibility in prolapsed cord cases. If your child has suffered from a prolapsed cord, contact a birth injury lawyer at Franklin Gray & White for more information at 502-637-6000 or 800-637-6033.

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