Indianapolis Shoulder Dystocia Attorney

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What Causes Shoulder Dystocia?

Shoulder dystocia is a recognized and well-understood birth injury. Medical professionals have ample knowledge about what causes it and when it becomes more likely due to extraneous factors during a child’s birth. As such, doctors and nurses who assist a mother with the birth of her child should be ready to anticipate and avoid shoulder dystocia complications.

Risk factors that can make shoulder dystocia more likely include:

• Heavier-than-average newborn weight, especially in children heavier than 9 pounds, 14 ounces.
• Mother is a diabetic, especially in severe cases of diabetes.
• Vacuum extractor or forceps use to pull the baby through the birth canal.

If any of these risk factors are present during a child’s birth, then the medical team should be ready to carefully work around them. Failing to take any precautions can be considered medical malpractice if the child or mother is then hurt during the procedure. Our Indianapolis shoulder dystocia lawyer, Tina Bell, is the best person to assist you with this type of medical injury. Tina has led and handled many medical malpractice lawsuits in Indiana and has been widely recognized for her work.

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Shoulder Dystocia Complications

Shoulder dystocia is a birth injury that can affect more than just the child’s shoulder. It can have a wide range of health consequences and complications, depending on what went wrong during the labor.

Shoulder dystocia complications can include:

• Brachial plexus injuries
• Permanent arm and shoulder disability
• Birth asphyxia
• Infant brain damage
• Infant clavicle or humerus fractures
• Lifelong breathing difficulties for the infant
• Umbilical cord compression
• Maternal hemorrhaging

Medical professionals need to react quickly to any signs of infant shoulder dystocia complications to preserve the health of the mother and her infant. Afterward, follow-up medical procedures must also pay attention to any signs of birth complications related to the shoulder dystocia to prevent further harm. Again, failing to take these steps and provide the mother and her newborn with adequate medical care can be considered medical malpractice in some situations.

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Get Legal Counsel Now From Our Indianapolis Shoulder Dystocia Lawyer

The complexities of a shoulder dystocia birth injury case can be as numerous as they are challenging. Generally, medical providers and institutions have heightened legal protections to shield them from liability. It will take significant effort to overcome those advantages and prove your point—but it’s not impossible.

Team up with Christie Farrell Lee & Bell and our Indianapolis personal injury attorneys today. When you let us handle your case and act on your behalf, all our experience, insight, and resources become your own. You and your case will be prepared for anything the defendant and any involved insurance companies throw at you. While we build your case and argue for full compensation, you can focus on resting and taking care of your child.