Sussman Selig & Ross | Birth Injury

Birth Injury

“Nothing is more tragic...”

Nothing is more tragic than when the anticipated joy of birth turns into grief and suffering due to a catastrophic injury. Sometimes, these injuries result from preventable medical errors or malpractice. The Chicagoland Birth Injury Attorney’s at Sussman Selig & Ross have over 100 years of combined experience successfully handling cases involving seriously injured children. Contact us now.

Birth injuries often create life-long challenges for the child and the entire family. The experience and in-depth knowledge of our Birth Injury Attorneys will guide you through the process of learning whether your child and you have a case.

Birth injuries may include:

Cerebral Palsy / Brain Damage—
Catastrophic injury is often caused when an infant is deprived of oxygen. This can result in brain damage. During labor and delivery, doctors and nurses have a responsibility to recognize when the baby is in trouble. This is known as “fetal distress.” When fetal distress is recognized, damage to the baby’s brain is often preventable.
Erb’s Palsy / Deformity —
This describes an injury to a baby’s arm, which may include the shoulder and hand. Erb’s Palsy may occur as a result of a doctor or nurse using too much force during delivery. This injury may also occur if the physician failed to perform a necessary cesarean section.
Other Birth Injuries —
These may include injuries to the baby’s head caused by forceps, broken bones or infections. A baby can also suffer brain damage from meconium aspiration, which means that stool has entered and infected the baby's lungs; this happens during fetal distress.

We know that payment alone will not restore your child’s health. However, the recoveries we have obtained for our clients have made the necessary difference in providing for their present and future needs, as well as restoring a sense of security.

If your baby, or a loved one’s baby, has suffered a serious birth injury, Chicagoland’s Birth Injury Attorneys at Sussman Selig & Ross are ready to assist. Contact us now.

Birth Injury

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