What to do if You Have Experienced a Birth Injury

Imagine being in the daily rush of a physician in Provo, Utah. You are seeing patient after patient, all of whom have a personal story and individual issues. All are in need of a different drug than the last. They are all relying on you. The only thing you know about them is what is on your clipboard in front of you; name, date of birth, and symptoms. You are exhausted, stressed out, and have trouble remembering the last day you had off. 

This is the life of a physician. It is exhausting, stressful, and essential to humanity, but at the end of the day physicians are still human, meaning they can make mistakes. And when these mistakes cause injury to others, these physicians can be sued by a lawyer. 

What is a Birth Injury?

Unfortunately, as good of a person and as skilled as your doctor may be, even she is prone to mistakes. Birth injuries are a “health problem that an infant is born with that is, in most cases, completely preventable.” 

According to BirthInjuryguide.org “29 out of every 1,000 babies” in the United States deals with some sort of birth injury or trauma due to “poor use of instruments or improper handling of a newborn by doctors or other medical staff.” The most common issues in Provo and elsewhere include improper pulling or twisting of the infant, administering the wrong drug or medication or handing the birth-assisting tools incorrectly.

What to do 

If you believe that you were exposed to a birth injury, contacting a lawyer would be the most effective method of action. Although your physician likely did not intentionally hurt you or your child, a lawyer can ensure you receive proper compensation to ensure that unexpected medical complications are covered financially. Whether the injury was due to a certain drug, negligence or incompetence, families in Provo and elsewhere often need financial help recovering from such incidents. Don’t hesitate to contact a lawyer to get the help you need. 

Danny Coleman is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.