Orange County Birth Injury Attorney

   Have you or a loved one suffered in a birth injury in Orange County? Is your infant seriously injured or possessing severe physical or emotional problems? Did you lose a newborn baby due to the negligence of another? The dedicated and experienced attorneys represent and winning cases for serious birth injury victims in Orange County. Our attorneys have won millions for their clients, helping them through the justice system and aiding in their ultimate recovery from such a painful loss. 
   The birth of a child is one of the most joyous and momentous times in a parent’s life. Most pregnancies and deliveries happen without problems. However, there are many each year that are not so lucky. Complications arise in gestation and birth that may result in the serious injury or death of the newborn—causing much pain and loss for the traumatized parents. A child that is not fully developed due to birth defects gone unchecked could be seriously hurt in delivery by medical staff, nurses, or doctors. Childbirth in itself can cause lifelong injuries to the infant’s body and mind. Each year, it is estimated that one in every 200 births results in a serious birth injury in the United States. 
   Often, these injuries are the result of another’s negligence: the doctor’s inability to detect diseases or complications during pregnancy, or problems during delivery that ultimately seriously injure the newborn. If you or a loved one have suffered in a serious birth injury or death, it is integral to seek the assistance of an experienced Orange County birth injury attorney as soon as possible.

Causes of Birth Injuries

During Pregnancy:

o       Infections such as rubella, toxoplasmosis, herpes simplex, and others may appear

o       Placental abnormalities may occur, including the premature sudden separation of placenta from the wall which causes retardation in the fetus

o       Frequent use of prescription or non-prescription drugs that were prescribed without consideration of the child

o       Severe malnutrition of the mother

o       Genetic defects and syndromes

o       Exposure to toxic chemicals

During Delivery:

o       Untreated umbilical chord prolapse, compression, or occlusion

o       Damage to the placenta during birthing

o       Untreated signs of fetal distress

o       Cerebral palsy

o       Birth trauma