A birth injury is any harm a baby suffers during or near the time of birth. It could result from complications during the labor and delivery process, or due to improper prenatal medical care. Some birth injuries are minor and have no lasting impact on the baby. However, others could affect the child’s cognitive function, physical function, or both, and result in permanent disabilities.
If a baby has suffered a birth injury due to a doctor’s improper medical technique or improper use of a medical device during labor or delivery, chances are the parents have a valid legal claim against the doctor.