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Common Childbirth Injuries | Mother

The most common childbirth injuries that affect the mother Injury to the mother can be sustained prior to, during, or following the birth.

These injuries can be a result of medical negligence. Inadequate medical care can result in these complications:

  • Pregnancy malpractice/maternal birth injuries – mismanagement of the pregnancy.
  • Vaginal tears or lacerations.
  • Pelvic injuries during birth.
  • Broken bones.
  • Ruptured uterus.
  • Complications caused by delivery using forceps.
  • Abnormal bleeding caused by medical negligence.
  • Incontinence.
  • Damage to bowel or bladder.
  • Nerve damage after giving birth.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • Wrongful death of the mother.
  • Forceps Injury.
  • Incorrect cesarean section.
  • Infection.
  • Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.
  • Improper stitching following cesarean section.

Most Common Childbirth Injuries | Baby

The most common childbirth injuries that affect the baby

Injuries to an infant as a result of medical malpractice can result in different complications for the infant. Often, these childbirth traumas can have long-term effects on the child’s quality of life.

Some of the most common reasons for childbirth malpractice cases are:

  • Brain Damage.
  • Forceps and Vacuum Extractor Injuries.
  • Forceps injury.
  • Perinatal Asphyxia – where a newborn does not receive enough oxygen.
  • Hip dysplasia.
  • Spinal Cord Injuries.
  • Pelvic injuries during birth.
  • Facial Paralysis.
  • Erb Palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Injury which is damage to the nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand.
  • Fractures to collarbone, arm or skull.
  • Seizures.
  • Cerebral Palsy.
  • Erbs palsy.
  • Untreated jaundice, kernicterus and hyperbilirubinemia.

What Are The Causes Of Childbirth Injury?

Not all births go to plan. Doctors do have to deal with the dif- cult delivery of babies throughout their careers.

However, a problematic delivery is something an experienced doctor should be able to handle. Enabling them to reduce the risk of any unwanted injury to both mother and baby. Unfortunately, in some cases, the actions or inactions of medical professionals involved in delivering the baby can lead to injuries to the baby or the mother.

Some examples of medical negligence that can lead to childbirth injury are:

  • Incorrect interpretation of ultrasound.
  • Failure to perform the necessary tests and examinations during pregnancy.
  • Prescription of the wrong medication during pregnancy.
  • Inability to track the baby’s heart rate.
  • Failure to deal with an emergency adequately.
  • Incorrect use of forceps during delivery.
  • Blunt force trauma to baby or mother.
  • Delayed birth – When the baby remains in the birth canal for too long. Leading to injury from the prolonged pressure from the birth canal on the baby’s brain.
  • Improper manipulation of the baby’s body during delivery.

For further information speak directly to a member of the team, kindly visit our Contact page. 

Childbirth Injury Claims | Medical Negligence Case

To bring a medical negligence case, you must prove that the injuries you have suffered would not have occurred if the treatment you received had not been substandard, as defined by law.

To prove this, you must have all relevant medical records and documentation relating to your case. Such records will enable your medical expert to demonstrate the negligence of your treatment.

1. Speak with a Solicitor

If you feel the medical treatment you were afforded during your pregnancy resulted in an injury to you or your baby; you may be entitled to claim compensation. However, bear in mind that medical negligence is a complex topic in Irish law. As such, it is highly recommended that you speak with a medical negligence specialist solicitor to discuss your case. They will ensure all the required details are taken care of and that your claims procedure is not delayed.

2. Medical Records

Next, the medical negligence specialist solicitor will request access to your medical records. They will do this to establish whether the injuries were caused as a result of the malpractice of the medical professional who oversaw your prenatal care, pregnancy, delivery or aftercare. 

An independent medical expert will then assess your medical records. This expert will help determine whether the medical practitioner provided substandard medical care and whether the outcome could have been avoided had they been performed by a competent doctor.

3. Letter of Claim

Finally, your solicitor will draft a Letter of Claim to the medical practitioner who treated you and your baby. This letter is standard in medical negligence cases and will outline the nature of your case. The Letter of Claim will also invite your medical practitioner to settle your case. Their response to the letter will determine whether your case will be settled outside of court or is brought to a judge.

Identification | Notary Public Cork

Proof of Identity 

When visiting your Notary Public Cork, you must satisfactorily prove your identity and place of residence and the Notary must keep the identification records for five years.

This process has to be repeated every time you go to the Notary unless you have been with the same Notary within the previous three months.

Passport
1. You must prove your identity, and that means producing your original passport.
2. Lesser proof will only be accepted for compelling reasons which must be satisfactory to the Notary Public Cork.
3. The Notary Public will give no assurances in advance that your substitute document of identification will be acceptable.
4. If your passport number is given in the document to be notarised, then the passport must be produced, without exception.
5. If any other identifying detail is given in the document to be notarised (such as Identity Card number or tax number), then whatever document proves that other detail must also be produced.
 
Utility Bill
You must also prove your current residential address by producing a recent utility bill (not being a mobile phone bill) addressed to you at your stated address within the previous
three months.
 
If you require a Notary Public Cork or have any questions about our Notary Public Cork services, you can Freephone: 1800 246442 or Email:
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Childbirth Injury Claims

To bring a medical negligence case, you must prove that the injuries you have suffered would not have occurred if the treatment you received had not been substandard, as defined by law.

To prove this, you must have all relevant medical records and documentation relating to your case. Such records will enable your medical expert to demonstrate the negligence of your treatment.

1. Speak with a Solicitor

If you feel the medical treatment you were afforded during your pregnancy resulted in an injury to you or your baby; you may be entitled to claim compensation. However, bear in mind that medical negligence is a complex topic in Irish law. As such, it is highly recommended that you speak with a medical negligence specialist solicitor to discuss your case. They will ensure all the required details are taken care of and that your claims procedure is not delayed.

2. Medical Records

Next, the medical negligence specialist solicitor will request access to your medical records. They will do this to establish whether the injuries were caused as a result of the malpractice of the medical professional who oversaw your prenatal care, pregnancy, delivery or aftercare. 

An independent medical expert will then assess your medical records. This expert will help determine whether the medical practitioner provided substandard medical care and whether the outcome could have been avoided had they been performed by a competent doctor.

3. Letter of Claim

Finally, your solicitor will draft a Letter of Claim to the medical practitioner who treated you and your baby. This letter is standard in medical negligence cases and will outline the nature of your case. The Letter of Claim will also invite your medical practitioner to settle your case. Their response to the letter will determine whether your case will be settled outside of court or is brought to a judge.

Common types of Dental Injury | Medical Negligence

A dentist who is not competent or is not taking an appropriate level of care with a patient can make mistakes when carrying out any type of dental treatment, but some of the most common injuries and errors happen with:

  • Failure to diagnose gum disease
  • Failure to diagnose oral cancer
  • Root canal treatment
  • Tooth extractions
  • Wisdom teeth
  • Dental implants
  • Veneers
  • Crowns
  • Bridges
  • Orthodontics, including invisible braces
  • Teeth whitening
  • Cosmetic bonding
  • Dentures
  • Gum contouring
  • Fillings

Some of the most common types of dental injury include:

  • A serious infection caused by the dentist using unsafe practices or equipment
  • Dental nerve damage, causing long-term or permanent pain, numbness or lost sensation in the mouth, lips or face
  • Improper use of a tool or equipment, which causes trauma to the teeth, jaw or mouth of the patient
  • Poorly carried out treatment, which does not solve the original problem or causes more issues with surrounding teeth, gums or jawbone
  • Failure to diagnose a serious oral health condition in a patient despite regular visits and dental evidence, such as patient reporting significant issues, x-rays being taken etc.
  • Misdiagnosis of a condition, resulting in incorrect (or no) treatment being carried out and the original condition worsening
  • Significant treatment errors e.g. extracting the wrong tooth
  • Psychological trauma caused by the dental negligence which has a significant impact on your quality of life or daily activities

If you have been affected by any of the above, you can FREEPHONE Sweeney Solicitors Cork on 1800 246 442 or click here to download our FREE Personal Injury e-book today.

Birth Injury – Mother & How To Claim

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Injury to the mother can be sustained prior to, during or following the birth. These injuries can be a result of medical negligence. Inadequate medical care can result in these complications:

• Pregnancy malpractice/maternal birth injuries – mismanagement of the pregnancy.
• Vaginal tears or lacerations.
• Pelvic injuries during birth.
• Broken bones.
• Ruptured uterus.
• Complications caused by delivery using forceps.
• Abnormal bleeding caused by medical negligence.
• Incontinence.
• Damage to bowel or bladder.
• Nerve damage after giving birth.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Wrongful death of the mother.
• Forceps Injury.
• Incorrect caesarean section.
• Infection.
• Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.
• Improper stitching following caesarean section.

How To Make A Childbirth Injury Claim 

To bring a medical negligence case for, you must prove that the injuries you have suffered would not have occurred if the treatment you received had not been substandard, as de ned by law. 

To prove this, you must have all relevant medical records and documentation relating to your case. Such records will en- able your medical expert to demonstrate the negligence of your treatment. 

1. Speak with a Solicitor 

If you feel the medical treatment you were afforded during your pregnancy resulted in an injury to you or your baby; you may be entitled to claim compensation. However, bear in mind that medical negligence is a complex topic in Irish law. As such, it is highly recommended that you speak with a med- ical negligence specialist solicitor to discuss your case. They will ensure all the required details are taken care of and that your claims procedure is not delayed. 

2. Medical Records 

Next, the medical negligence specialist solicitor will request access to your medical records. They will do this to establish whether the injuries were caused as a result of the malpractice of the medical professional who oversaw your prenatal care, pregnancy, delivery or aftercare. 

An independent medical expert will then assess your medical records. This expert will help determine whether the medical practitioner provided substandard medical care and whether the outcome could have been avoided had they been performed by a competent doctor. 

3. Letter of Claim 

Finally, your solicitor will draft a Letter of Claim to the medical practitioner who treated you and your baby. This letter is standard in medical negligence cases and will outline the nature of your case. The Letter of Claim will also invite your medical practitioner to settle your case. Their response to the letter will determine whether your case will be settled outside of court or is brought to a judge. 

For further information speak directly to a member of the team, kindly visit our Contact page. 

Childbirth Injury Claims | Medical Negligence Case

To bring a medical negligence case, you must prove that the injuries you have suffered would not have occurred if the treatment you received had not been substandard, as defined by law.

To prove this, you must have all relevant medical records and documentation relating to your case. Such records will enable your medical expert to demonstrate the negligence of your treatment.

1. Speak with a Solicitor

If you feel the medical treatment you were afforded during your pregnancy resulted in an injury to you or your baby; you may be entitled to claim compensation. However, bear in mind that medical negligence is a complex topic in Irish law. As such, it is highly recommended that you speak with a medical negligence specialist solicitor to discuss your case. They will ensure all the required details are taken care of and that your claims procedure is not delayed.

2. Medical Records

Next, the medical negligence specialist solicitor will request access to your medical records. They will do this to establish whether the injuries were caused as a result of the malpractice of the medical professional who oversaw your prenatal care, pregnancy, delivery or aftercare. 

An independent medical expert will then assess your medical records. This expert will help determine whether the medical practitioner provided substandard medical care and whether the outcome could have been avoided had they been performed by a competent doctor.

3. Letter of Claim

Finally, your solicitor will draft a Letter of Claim to the medical practitioner who treated you and your baby. This letter is standard in medical negligence cases and will outline the nature of your case. The Letter of Claim will also invite your medical practitioner to settle your case. Their response to the letter will determine whether your case will be settled outside of court or is brought to a judge.

Childbirth Injury Claims

In the vast majority of cases, childbirth is a natural physiological event that does not pose a risk to the health of a mother or baby. However, assisted births have become more common either by way of caesarean section, forceps delivery or other medical interventions.  In a significant number of cases, the outcomes of such births are not positive and occasionally result in injuries to the baby or the mother.

These childbirth injuries can be caused by pregnancy mismanagement, delivery, or aftercare. Sometimes, the injuries are not discovered immediately at birth instead the injuries become clear months or years after birth.

If during labour you are subject to medical negligence which results in you or your baby sustaining injuries, you may be entitled to claim compensation. 

Some examples of medical negligence that can lead to childbirth injury are:

  • Incorrect interpretation of ultrasound.
  • Failure to perform the necessary tests and examinations during pregnancy.
  • Prescription of the wrong medication during pregnancy.
  • Inability to track the baby’s heart rate.
  • Failure to deal with an emergency adequately.
  • Incorrect use of forceps during delivery.
  • Blunt force trauma to baby or mother.
  • Delayed birth – When the baby remains in the birth canal for too long. Leading to injury from the prolonged pressure from the birth canal on the baby’s brain.
  • Improper manipulation of the baby’s body during delivery.

The most common childbirth injuries that affect the baby

Injuries to an infant as a result of medical malpractice can result in different complications for the infant. Often, these childbirth traumas can have long-term effects on the child’s quality of life.

Some of the most common reason for childbirth malpractice cases are:

  • Brain Damage.
  • Forceps and Vacuum Extractor Injuries.
  • Forceps injury.
  • Perinatal Asphyxia – where a newborn does not receive enough oxygen.
  • Hip dysplasia.
  • Spinal Cord Injuries.
  • Pelvic injuries during birth.
  • Facial Paralysis.
  • Erb Palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Injury which is damage to the nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand.
  • Fractures to collarbone, arm or skull.
  • Seizures.
  • Cerebral Palsy.
  • Erbs palsy.
  • Untreated jaundice, kernicterus and hyperbilirubinemia.

The most common childbirth injuries that affect the mother

Injury to the mother can be sustained prior to, during or following the birth. These injuries can be a result of medical negligence. Inadequate medical care can result in these complications:

  • Pregnancy malpractice/maternal birth injuries – mismanagement of the pregnancy.
  • Vaginal tears or lacerations.
  • Pelvic injuries during birth.
  • Broken bones.
  • Ruptured uterus.
  • Complications caused by delivery using forceps.
  • Abnormal bleeding caused by medical negligence.
  • Incontinence.
  • Damage to bowel or bladder.
  • Nerve damage after giving birth.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • Wrongful death of the mother.
  • Forceps Injury.
  • Incorrect caesarean section.
  • Infection.
  • Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.
  • Improper stitching following caesarean section.

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