Birth Injuries can involve injury to the unborn baby during labor or the child during delivery. There are a number of injuries that can be sustained, including injury to nerves, muscles, skeleton, and vital organs. In some instances birth related injuries are not known until the child’s organs and nerves further develop and deficits may be noticed. It is critical to contact the Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC as soon as you know or should know that a problem has developed or malpractice has occurred. There are deadlines, called statutes of limitations, which can bar your medical malpractice lawsuit if it is not timely made.
Birth injury claims
Some birth injuries happen despite good care, but others result from problems such as failure to monitor the baby’s heart rate, delay in performing a needed C-section, or improper use of delivery instruments. Conditions such as brachial plexus injuries and oxygen-deprivation injuries can have lifelong effects.
Mississippi medical malpractice claims generally must be filed within two years of when the injury was or should have been discovered (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-36), with special rules for minors, and require notice to the provider before suit. John R. Reeves can review the records and explain the options available to your family.
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