Birth Injury Lawyer in Delaware | The Inkell Firm, LLC

The birth of a child should be a joyful experience, but when medical negligence leads to birth injuries, it can have devastating and lifelong consequences. Birth injuries can affect both the infant and the mother, often resulting in significant medical challenges, emotional distress, and financial burdens. If your family has been impacted by a preventable birth injury, The Inkell Firm, LLC is here to help you pursue justice and secure compensation.

With a deep understanding of medical malpractice cases, Josh Inkell has years of experience representing families in Delaware who have suffered due to the negligence of doctors, nurses, or other medical professionals during childbirth. We are committed to holding healthcare providers accountable and fighting for the rights of families dealing with the tragic consequences of birth injuries.

Common Types of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can occur due to various forms of medical malpractice, including improper use of medical instruments, delayed medical responses, and failure to monitor the health of the baby or mother. Some common types of birth injuries include:

• Cerebral palsy: Often caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain (hypoxia) during delivery, resulting in lifelong physical and cognitive impairments.
• Erb’s palsy: A condition caused by nerve damage to the infant’s shoulder, arm, or hand due to improper delivery techniques.
• Brachial plexus injuries: Similar to Erb’s palsy, these injuries affect the nerves controlling the arm and hand, potentially causing weakness or paralysis.
• Fractures or broken bones: Sometimes resulting from the improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors during delivery.
• Brain injuries: Caused by trauma or oxygen deprivation during labor or delivery, leading to developmental delays, seizures, or other neurological issues.
• Infections or complications from untreated maternal health conditions: Failing to diagnose or treat infections in the mother can result in severe harm to both mother and baby.
• Wrongful death: In the most tragic cases, negligence during childbirth can lead to the death of the infant or the mother.

Causes of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can often be traced back to medical negligence or improper care during labor and delivery. Some common causes include:

• Failure to monitor fetal distress or vital signs
• Delayed or improper response to complications during labor
• Misuse of delivery tools like forceps or vacuum extractors
• Failure to perform a timely C-section
• Inadequate prenatal care or failure to diagnose high-risk pregnancies
• Poor management of maternal health conditions, such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes

Pursuing Compensation for Birth Injuries

If your child has been injured during birth due to medical negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for the following:

• Medical expenses (including future medical care, therapies, and specialized equipment)
• Pain and suffering for the child and family
• Loss of earning capacity due to permanent disabilities
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Costs associated with long-term care and special education needs
• Wrongful death in cases of fatal injuries

Why Choose The Inkell Firm, LLC?

• Extensive Experience in Birth Injury Cases: Josh Inkell understands the complexities involved in birth injury claims and works with medical experts to thoroughly investigate each case.
• Compassionate Representation: We are dedicated to supporting families during their most difficult times, offering compassionate legal representation to secure the compensation they deserve.
• Aggressive Advocacy: We hold negligent healthcare providers accountable for their actions, fighting tirelessly for the rights of injured infants and their families.

Contact Us Today

If your child has suffered from a birth injury due to medical malpractice in Delaware, contact The Inkell Firm, LLC for a free case evaluation. Call us at (302) 297-7775 to discuss your case. We will help you navigate the legal process and seek the compensation your family deserves to support your child’s recovery and future care.