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Birth Injuries
Approximately 3% of children born in the U.S. will suffer from a birth injury. While the majority of these children will recover completely, a fraction of them will suffer from difficult, lifelong challenges.
Often times, the medical instruments used in the delivery process can lead to birth injuries or trauma. Instruments such as forceps or vacuums are used to aid the delivery process and make it more efficient. However, these very instruments can prove to be more harmful than helpful. Birth injuries, as a result of a doctor’s negligence or error, can be catastrophic and irreversible.
Common Birth Injuries
Common birth injuries include, but are not limited to:
- Oxygen Deprivation
- Cerebral Palsy
- Mental Retardation
- Brachial Plexus
The treatment for most serious birth injuries is on-going. The lives of most birth injury sufferers and their families tend to revolve around physician visits, physical therapy sessions, and medications. Families dealing with birth injuries experience much mental and emotional stress, frustration, and economical hardship. The intricate nature of these injuries can present many complexities that are not easily understood without proper medical training, leaving families with many unanswered questions.
Birth Injury Law
According to the law, victims of birth injuries and their families may seek monetary compensation for their medical costs if their birth injury was cause by another person’s negligence. However, most families do not have the medical or legal training to challenge the opinions of leading medical experts in court.
Dr. Tew understands the frustration and anxiety associated with most birth injury cases, which is why he strives to provide his clients with the attention, care, and compassion that they need to get through this difficult process. When you contact Dr. Tew, you can be assured that he will listen to your story and provide answers to your questions. Birth injury cases tend to involve leading experts in the medical field, which is why it is always beneficial to speak with someone who has a medical background. With 25 years of experience as a M.D., Dr. Tew can help you explore your legal options.
To discuss your birth injury case with Dr. Tew, call 713-532-0043.
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