Birth Injuries & Complications
The birth of a child is a joyous and life-changing event, but sometimes unexpected complications can affect the health of the baby, the mother, or both. Birth injuries can have lasting impacts, and recognizing potential issues early can make a meaningful difference in care and recovery.
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What You Should Know About Birth Injuries
Holding Providers Accountable for Birth Injuries
Welcoming a child should be a moment of joy, not uncertainty or fear. When something doesn’t go as expected during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, it can leave families feeling overwhelmed and searching for answers.
At Thomas & Wickenheiser, we understand how deeply personal these situations are. We take the time to listen, understand what happened, and help you make sense of your options. If a preventable error may have played a role, we’re here to guide you through what comes next with clarity and care.
Types of Birth Injuries We Commonly See
Birth injuries can vary in severity, and some may not be immediately obvious. Common conditions include:
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Bone fractures
- Brain injuries or damage
- Caput succedaneum
- Cephalohematoma
- Cerebral palsy
- Disfigurement
- Erb’s palsy
- Facial paralysis
- Horner’s syndrome
- Intracranial hemorrhages
- Meningitis
- Nerve injuries
- Oxygen deprivation
- Shoulder dystocia
- Spinal cord injuries
Common Causes of Birth Injuries
In some cases, birth injuries may be linked to complications that were not properly identified, monitored, or managed. These can include:
- Failure to recognize or respond to fetal distress
- Lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain
- Excessive force during delivery
- Misuse of delivery instruments
- Infections or exposure to bacteria
- Placental complications (such as abruption or previa)
- Respiratory distress
We hope no family ever has to face a birth-related injury, but if you are, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to answer your questions, help you understand what may have happened, and support you in taking the next step forward.
Legal Help for Injuries
Understanding Birth Injury Claims
Birth injuries can raise difficult questions about what happened, what could have been prevented, and what comes next. These situations often involve complex medical details, and it’s not always clear whether proper care was provided.
We take the time to understand the circumstances, help you make sense of the information, and guide you through your options with clarity and support.
Birth Injury Diagnoses
Certain medical conditions may be connected to complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Identifying these diagnoses is often an important first step in understanding what occurred.
Neurological and Brain Injuries
Conditions such as cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or oxygen deprivation can have long-term effects. These cases often require careful review to fully understand the extent of the impact.
Nerve and Physical Injuries
Injuries like brachial plexus damage, fractures, or spinal cord injuries can occur during delivery. Understanding how and why they happened is key to determining next steps.
Other Delivery Complications
Some complications arise when conditions are not properly monitored or addressed during delivery. In these situations, it’s important to closely evaluate the care that was provided.
Common Causes of Birth Injuries
In certain cases, birth injuries may be linked to preventable factors, such as delayed responses, lack of oxygen, or improper use of medical tools. Reviewing these factors can help clarify whether negligence may have played a role.
Types of Cases We Handle
With Thomas & Wickenheiser, you can get immediate support after an accident, including free case reviews, and same-day or next-day consultations.
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Real Stories from Real Clients
Our results are measured not just in dollars, but in the restoration of dignity and peace of mind for those we serve.
“Thomas & Wickenheiser, LLC is the law firm to choose when you have to deal with a traumatic situation caused by someone else’s negligence. They know what they are doing and will work hard for their clients no matter what… I am grateful for the work that this firm did for my father and myself. “
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Kerry D.
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“We are so thankful for the hard work of the attorneys at this firm especially Rebecca and Kathryn. They fought hard for our grandfather and did whatever they could to prove our case. As a family, we have talked about their determination and have described them as our grandfather’s guardian angels. “
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