Even with all the marvels of modern medicine, there remain many types of injuries one can suffer during the process of childbirth. Some of the most dangerous injuries possible in childbirth are brain injuries to both the mother and the child.
If you recently gave birth to a child and worry that either you or your child suffered a brain injury, it is crucial to seek out proper medical attention. If left untreated, brain injuries can completely dismantle your life or rewrite it indefinitely.
Understandably, this might feel difficult because the injury occurred in a medical care context. Do not hesitate to reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney who understands the intricacies of medical malpractice brain injuries to ensure that you have all the tools you need to truly pursue justice and health.
Get the help you need and want
You might find it difficult to seek medical attention from the same doctor or practice group, especially because you or your child suffered an injury at the hands of that doctor or one of his or her close associates.
In this case, you may need to seek the guidance of a different doctor who is more likely to advise you without an alternative motive.
If you feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed by this process, an experienced attorney can walk with you each step of the way to ensure that your receive the care you need to address the injury.
Know the possibilities
Two kinds of brain injuries typically occur in childbirth. Unlike a car accident or sports injury, which generally leads to impact-related brain injuries, childbirth brain injuries are almost always caused by oxygen deprivation or loss of blood flow to the brain.
Oxygen deprivation brain injuries are “hypoxic,” while injuries from loss of blood flow are “ischemic.” These injuries present very serious dangers and can lead to permanent injuries or even death.
Because your brain controls all of your bodily functions to some degree or another, these injuries can affect literally every conceivable area of living.
A mother or child who suffers a hypoxic-ischemic brain injury may suffer from loss of limb control, organ function, cognitive function, or all of the above. Practically speaking, this may mean that the mother, the child, or both may need assistance or special care for months, years, or indefinitely.
Don’t wait to build a strong team
The reality of birth injuries is that they usually entail significant ongoing costs because of the lifestyle changes you might need to make. These costs add up quickly, and may never go away entirely.
It is always wise to seek fair compensation with the help of an experienced attorney who understands the intricacies of childbirth injuries and knows how to fight for everything you need and deserve. With proper legal guidance, you can rest assured that your rights remain secure as you fight to recover and flourish alongside the child you love.
If you or your child received traumatic brain injuries or any type of head injury due to the negligence of a medical professional, reach out to one of the Kentucky medical malpractice lawyers at our Covington law firm today.