Medical Malpractice

Hypoxia is a condition caused by oxygen deprivation at the tissue level. There are two types of hypoxia:

• General, affecting the whole body
• Localized, affecting a single part or region of the body

When hypoxia occurs during labor or delivery and nothing is done to address the condition, birth injury may be unavoidable.

The attorneys at Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance have decades of experience helping families deal with the emotional and financial consequences of birth injuries. If your child was injured during labor or delivery, you may be entitled to compensation for all related medical and rehabilitation expenses. If your child’s injury will result in lifelong struggles, your family may be entitled to compensation for all related financial damages along with considerations for emotional and physical suffering.

Between 8 and 12 percent of all vaginal births in the United States are overseen by midwives. The primary functions of a midwife are assisting with labor and delivery and providing care and support for new mothers and their babies. Midwives undergo training and education similar to an RN.

When your child suffers an injury during birth, you are entitled to seek compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, your choice of birth injury attorney should not be made lightly.