Birth Injury Compensations for the Mother and New Born

A birth of a baby in the family is a matter of merriment and enjoyment and everyone looks forward to the happy event. So if any unhappy event occurs in the process of delivery of the child, then it is a matter of grave concern. And if it happens due to the sheer negligence or carelessness of the doctor in charge, then the family is within its right to claim compensation. The delivery of a child requires great expertise so that the new born baby is healthy and the mother does not face any threat to her life. However, unfortunately there have been many cases where due to the negligence of the doctor, the child has been born physically handicapped or the mother had to go through immense physical and mental trauma.

Since, birth injuries can happen anytime during the course of the pregnancy, a number of things have to be kept in mind by the doctor when he or she has taken the responsibility of a pregnant mother. The common types of birth related injuries that often happen are:

• Uterine Rupture: Uterine Rupture can cause severe bleeding and it cuts the oxygen supply off the baby. The baby may be suffocated inside the womb. Also, the mother may experience excruciating pain in the abdomen or in the lower back and may also suffer severe cramps resulting in great physical distress.

• Pre Eclampsia: This is caused due to defect in the placenta which is responsible for carrying all the nutrients and oxygen to the baby. The defect can only be detected with the help of regular blood pressure check ups and urine checks and this is wholly the responsibility of the doctor. If fails to take his patient through the routine check ups and if it ensues any harm to the mother or child during delivery, then the doctor can be sued for compensation.

• Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral Palsy in newborns is caused due to the lack of oxygen in to the brain of the child. It is up to the doctor to see and avoid any such situation in the delivery that may cause such a mishap.

• Second or Third Degree Tears: This is caused when episiotomy has to be conducted to make the delivery of baby easier by increasing the vaginal passage. This is done after an incision is made in the vaginal opening or when it is not made, resulting in the rupture and wounds in the mother. In both cases, the doctor can be sued for compensation.

With adequate medical reports of the condition of the mother and child, and with the help of a good Medical Compensation Claims lawyer, the patient can get the adequate compensation amount and use it for further treatment of the mother and child.