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Birth Injuries

Santa Fe Birth Injury Attorney

Helping Families Hold Negligent Healthcare Providers for Birth Injuries in New Mexico

When you are pregnant and going to have a baby, you will have a team of doctors and nurses to help you. It can be a very stressful time, and you will be relying on that team to keep you and your baby safe. When those medical professionals are negligent in the care they provide, it can lead to a birth injury. Birth injuries can be life-altering for both the baby and the mother.

Some birth injuries can be temporary and heal on their own, while others can have lifelong consequences. If your baby has suffered a birth injury, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim to recover compensation for your baby's injuries. A Santa Fe birth injury attorney can help you with your claim and fight for the full amount of compensation your baby deserves.

Contact us today at (888) 579-3866 to schedule a free consultation with our experienced birth injury lawyer in Albuquerque.

Types of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries are often the result of complications that occur during the labor and delivery process. When these complications are not properly managed, they can lead to injury for both the baby and the mother.

Common types of birth injuries include:

  • Brachial Plexus Injury: This occurs when the nerves controlling the arm and hand are damaged during delivery, often due to shoulder dystocia (difficulty delivering the shoulder).
  • Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle coordination. It can be caused by brain damage or abnormal brain development before, during, or shortly after birth.
  • Perinatal Asphyxia: Perinatal asphyxia happens when the baby's brain doesn't receive enough oxygen before, during, or immediately after birth. It can lead to brain damage or even death if not promptly treated.
  • Fractures: Fractures, particularly of the clavicle or collarbone, can occur during difficult deliveries, especially if forceps or vacuum extraction is used.
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage: This is bleeding within the baby's skull, which can lead to brain damage if not treated promptly.
  • Facial Paralysis: Pressure on the baby's face during delivery can cause damage to the facial nerve, resulting in temporary or permanent facial paralysis.
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Your Child Deserves Justice. So Do You.

If your child suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, you need more than sympathy—you need a skilled, Board-Certified trial lawyer. At James Wood Law, we have decades of courtroom experience fighting for families like yours. We offer free consultations, home and hospital visits, and no fees unless we win.

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