Birth Injury Lawyer, Oregon

Realizing that your child may have sustained a birth injury can be terribly difficult. Parents should be experiencing full joy over the birth of their newborn. But when peculiar symptoms arise, parents may enter a state of panic as to what has happened and what is to come. At Andersen & Linthorst, we understand that right now you may be wondering if a doctor or other medical professional made a serious mistake during the pregnancy, delivery, or after birth care. If your newborn has birth injury symptoms, then now is the time to speak with our Oregon birth injury lawyer about your situation. A medical professional and/or the facility may be liable for what you and your newborn has endured. Please contact our office as soon as possible so we can advise further on what to do next. If you decide to pursue legal action against an offending doctor or facility, we can guide the way.

Signs Of A Birth Injury

Symptoms of a birth injury may be apparent shortly after delivery, or within the months or years afterwards as growth milestones are not reached. Many injuries or impairments could have been the result of medical negligence or malpractice. If you have observed noticeable signs of a birth injury, then now is the time to get medical care from a different doctor than who treated you during pregnancy or delivery. You may even want to get a second opinion from a doctor at another medical facility entirely. If the medical facility hears that you may be taking legal action against them or one of their doctors, they may alter or destroy key evidence for your case. As our knowledgeable birth injury attorney explains, if you have seen any of the following birth injury symptoms in your newborn, please contact us immediately:

• A “floppy” appearance (lack of muscle tone)
• Bruises, abrasions, or swelling on the baby’s face, head, or shoulders
• The baby required CPR or a breathing tube after delivery
• The infant did not begin breathing following delivery
• Seizures are occurring within 48 hours post delivery
• One arm is limp in appearance

Keep in mind that these symptoms are not a complete list of symptoms that can be associated with birth injuries. Ultimately, if you notice something is not right with your newborn’s health shortly after delivery, then it may be a good idea to get another doctor’s opinion and then let us consult with you about a potential case. The doctor and/or medical facility may be liable for what has happened.

Andersen & Linthorst

Being a new parent and realizing that your newborn may not be healthy can be an agonizing situation. To know that a doctor or other medical professional could have made a mistake can add even more anguish to an already stressful circumstance. Some birth injury conditions are preventable, if only the medical staff had provided a certain standard of care during pregnancy, delivery, or following birth. If you suspect something went awry with your baby’s care, we urge you to contact our Oregon birth injury attorney for a consultation. Our team at Andersen & Linthorst is ready to speak with you.

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