Newborn brain damage is an injury that affects a baby’s brain before, during, or shortly after birth. It may result from lack of oxygen, trauma during delivery, or untreated maternal or fetal conditions. These injuries can cause long-term issues ranging from developmental delays to permanent disabilities. While some cases are unavoidable, many are the direct result of medical negligence.

Common preventable causes can include:

• Failure to recognize or respond to fetal distress
• Delayed decision to perform a C-section
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
• Inadequate monitoring of oxygen levels during labor
• Failure to diagnose and treat maternal infections or preeclampsia

If your doctor failed to meet the accepted standard of care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and that failure contributed to your child’s brain injury, you may have a birth injury claim. An experienced birth injury lawyer attorney can help determine whether malpractice occurred and pursue the compensation your family needs for long-term care and support.