What are some of the most common birth injuries which lead to malpractice suits?
Quite often fractures to the arm or collar bone happen during childbirth along with bruising to the face and head. There is also umbilical cord entrapment, as well as skin irritations. The more serious injuries which can result in malpractice suits include Erb’s Palsy or Cerebral Palsy. These happen a lot less frequently but can result in lifelong pain and suffering for the child and family. There is also brachial plexus, brain damage and shoulder dystocia. Other injuries which are the result of negligence on the part of the doctor include soft tissue injuries, nerve trauma, skull fractures, facial and/or body paralysis, and spinal cord damage.
