If there is a significant delay in your child reaching certain milestones of normal development, this may be an indicator of a more serious problem. A birth injury may be the reason for your child’s delay in walking, talking or developing normally. Of course some children naturally progress more slowly than others – this is normal. It is important to discuss this situation with your pediatrician in order to determine if there is cause to worry.
A developmental delay may be caused due to trauma during childbirth that results in brain injury. Mental retardation is one main cause of developmental delays and this is caused due to a lack of oxygen to the brain during labor or delivery. A delayed c-section or a doctor’s improper use of instruments in a forceps or vacuum delivery may cause a serious birth injury. Medication errors or virtually any form of negligence or medical malpractice can cause both mother and baby serious harm.
There are treatments available to assist children suffering from developmental delays. Treatment is most successful when the issue is caught early on. This medical care can be expensive, however, and may be required for some time. That is why it is important to consult a birth injury lawyer today if you suspect that a doctor, nurse or other medical professional may have been the cause of your child’s birth injuries and therefore developmental delays.
Contact a Birth Injury Attorney
The attorneys at Tracey Law Firm are standing by to help you with your birth injury claim. If your child is showing signs of developmental delays or has been diagnosed with any serious medical condition that may have been caused by the negligence of a medical professional, an attorney at our firm can evaluate your case and determine what we can do to help. You may be eligible to receive significant financial damages that will allow you to pay for your child’s medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages and emotional trauma.
Contact a birth injury attorney at Tracey Law Firm if your child is suffering from developmental delays.
