Birth Trauma / Birth Injury

Birth defects or conditions, such as cerebral palsy, often are the result of developmental, genetic or metabolic events; however, cerebral palsy, birth trauma or birth injuries can also be the result of medical malpractice that occurs when a medical professional fails to exercise the level of care, skill, or diligence exercised by other doctors, nurses, or medical technicians during the pre-natal care or delivery of the new born. A birth trauma and/or resulting birth injury can be devastating, resulting in a lifetime of intensive care and medical expense. Birth trauma is estimated to be between the sixth to tenth leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S. It is under reported and often misdiagnosed. See, e.g.,

1. Faix RG, Donn SM. Immediate management of the traumatized infant. Clinics in Perinatology 1983; vol. 10(2):487-505.
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3. Jacobson B, et al. Perinatal origin of adult self-destructive behavior. Acta Psychiatr Scand 1987; vol. 76:364-371
4. Ross MG. Skull fracture caused by vacuum extraction. Obstet Gynecol 1997; vol. 89(2):3
5. fetal macrosomia and method of delivery. Obstet Gynecolo 986; vol. 68(6):784-788.
6. Byers RK. Spinal cord injuries during birth. Dev Med Child Neurol 1975; vol. 17(1):103-110.
7. Painter MJ, Bergman I. Obstetrical trauma to the neonatal central and peripheral nervous system. Seminars in Perinatology Jan 1982; vol. 6(1):89-104.

The experienced birth trauma and cerebral palsy attorneys at Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, LLP, are committed to helping the victims of birth injury due to medical malpractice. The Michigan birth trauma lawyers at GMN&P have represented individuals who are being faced with the emotional and financial hardships that are associated with birth trauma such as cerebral palsy. We employ registered nurses, who provide their experience, training and added counsel to the investigation and review of these birth trauma cases and the traumatic injuries.

Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, LLP has extensive experience representing victims of medical malpractice, including birth trauma and birth related injuries. Our Michigan birth trauma and medical malpractice lawyers know that proving medical malpractice requires thorough examination of all aspects of the case. In addition, the testimony of expert witnesses is essential to proving most medical malpractice cases. Demonstrating that a medical professional breached community standards of medical practice typically requires expert witnesses experienced in the same practice area as the health care provider. Call Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, LLP at (616) 235-5500 today for a free consultation regarding your medical malpractice or birth trauma case.

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