The most common birth injuries are those that affect a child’s brain. A lack of oxygen during delivery(hypoxia) or bleeding within the skull or brain is usually what causes birth injuries and often results in irreversible brain damage.

A shortage of oxygen can be caused by a number of things, including an unusual birth position, the placenta separating from the uterus wall too early, a problem with circulation in the umbilical cord, or a labour that is too long or too short.

Most medical malpractice claims that stem from this cause of injury allege that doctors or medical professionals failed to anticipate, recognize or react to these dangerous scenarios.

Use of excessive force, failure to properly anticipate the size of the child, and failure to order a C Section are other factors that can lead to birth injuries.If you require assistance and advice in pursuing a legal claim for compensation in this area please contact Vincent Shannon at Shannons etcFor further information please go to our birth injury website www.birthdefectslawyereurope.eu

Call Shannons Solicitors now at +353-1-8401780 or e-mail vincent@shannons.ie to discuss your legal case for free