• Lack of Oxygen
• Pharmaceuticals
• Large Babies
• Unusual Position
• Excessive Force
• C-Section
• Premature Birth
• Cephalopelvic Disproportion
• Dystocia
• Prolonged Labor

The process of giving birth can be extremely complicated and unpredictable. It has been estimated that 5 out of every 1000 babies born in the United States will be injured during delivery. Doctors and obstetrical staff must be able to make quick decisions to ensure the health and safety of the newborn.

One common cause of birth injuries is oxygen deprivation, which usually occurs when the umbilical cord is constricted and/or twisted in the birth process. The other main cause is mechanical trauma which can occur when the baby presents in an unusual position during birth (buttocks rather than head first, for example), or when the baby is too large to adequately pass through the birth canal, a relatively common occurrence with the mother has diabetes.

It is important to remember that not all birth injuries will result in a successful legal case. Complications may occur during delivery that result in unavoidable birth injuries regardless of an obstetrician's use of reasonable and competent skill.

If you believe that your child may have suffered a birth injury and you would like to know your legal options, you should immediately speak with an experienced Jacksonville birth injury lawyer. Click here for help.