Birth trauma that results in such conditions as cerebral palsy or erb’s palsy, can often be prevented. Kiley Law Group define birth trauma and compensation available, in this informative article. If your child has suffered a birth trauma contact us at 978-474-8670 or 800-410-2769.

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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury

Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road, he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction. The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman

Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000

$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle

Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel. The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

Birth Trauma in Massachusetts

Infant injuries sometimes occur during the birth process, leading to lifelong disabilities for the child. Some of these injuries are unavoidable, but a number of them can be prevented.

Birth trauma is defined as injuries to infants caused by mechanical forces, such as compression or traction, during the birth process. In the United States, fewer than 2 percent of infant deaths and stillbirths are caused by significant birth injury. However, it does happen on occasion, with an average of 6 to 8 injuries per 1000 live births. Research has shown that for the most part, larger infants are more prone to birth trauma.

It has been estimated that almost one half of birth trauma cases are avoidable, as long as risk factors are identified. Some of these risk factors include:

• Large-for-date infants
• Use of midcavity forceps or vacuum
• Breech delivery
• Excessive traction during delivery
• Prima gravida (first time pregnancy)
• Small maternal stature
• Extreme prematurity
• Oligohydramnios (a deficiency of amniotic fluid)

The birth process is complex and involves contractions, compression, force and traction. When there are complications during the birth process, it can lead to tissue damage, hemorrhaging, edema and other injuries. Some of the types of birth injuries sustained by infants can be classified as soft tissue, skull, face, musculoskeletal, intra-abdominal and peripheral nerve. Most of these injuries have a favorable long-term prognosis, but there are some injuries that lead to lifelong conditions, such as cerebral palsy.

If your child has sustained a birth injury, you may be able to pursue legal action. Contact a Massachusetts birth injury lawyer at Kiley Law Group for legal advice at 978-474-8670 or 800-410-2769. Even though financial compensation will not reverse the damage, it can make life more comfortable and restore normalcy to your family. Caring for a child with a condition, such as cerebral palsy, is expensive and the compensation you receive from a successful birth injury lawsuit will help ease the burden.

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