Mississippi Birth Injury Lawyer

Was Your Child Injured in the Birth Process?

The birth process poses a danger to both mother and baby. Doctors and other medical professionals are trained to be on high alert regarding the dangerous health issues that can arise, so they act quickly to resolve any threat to the health and well-being of the baby.

In some cases, the medical professionals attending the birth fail to provide the accepted standard of care—and a newborn child suffers severe or life-altering injuries. The responsible parties must be held accountable when these injuries result from negligence or a medical error.

Types of Birth Injuries

Some injuries occurring during birth will resolve over time, while others lead to permanent physical or cognitive damage. The types of birth-related injuries that can result from medical malpractice, a doctor error, or negligent medical care include but are not limited to the following:

Cerebral Palsy

A neurological disorder caused by an injury to the infant’s brain during birth or oxygen deprivation during birth, leading to motor function impairments.

Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb’s Palsy)

Nerve damage due to excessive pulling on an infant’s head or shoulders during delivery, causing weakness or paralysis in the arm.

Fractures

An infant can sustain broken bones, particularly the clavicle (collarbone), which can result from improper delivery techniques or excessive force applied to the child’s body during the process.

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain during labor or delivery, which can lead to delays in growth and development, intellectual impairments, learning disabilities, sight or hearing impairments, and in some cases, death.

Facial Paralysis

Temporary or permanent damage to the facial nerves by incorrectly using forceps or vacuum extraction.

Caput Succedaneum

Swelling of the soft tissues of the baby’s scalp caused by pressure during delivery, which could lead to complications.

Cephalohematoma

The accumulation of blood in the area between a baby’s skull and periosteum (the fibrous sheath covering the skull), which can result from forceps or vacuum use.

Perinatal Asphyxia

Severe oxygen deprivation to the child’s brain occurs during labor and delivery, potentially causing brain damage.

Intracranial Hemorrhage

Bleeding within the brain caused by trauma during delivery, such as improper use of medical delivery tools.

Shoulder Dystocia Injuries

Nerve or physical damage due to the baby’s shoulder becoming lodged behind the mother’s pelvis during the birth process.

Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries in Mississippi

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional’s negligent actions or medical error injures a baby during childbirth. Medical negligence can lead to severe or lifelong damage affecting the child’s health and quality of life. Families who have a child who has a medical condition as a result of malpractice may have grounds for a legal claim to seek justice and compensation. The types of medical negligence or errors include but are not limited to:

Failure to Monitor: Neglecting to properly monitor the mother or baby’s vital signs during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can result in missing the signs of distress.
Delayed Response to Complications: Failing to act when complications arise, such as fetal distress, umbilical cord issues, or prolonged labor, can lead to lifelong impairments.
Improper Use of Delivery Tools: A doctor who misuses forceps or a vacuum extractor can cause physical trauma such as nerve damage or skull injuries.
Failure to Perform a Timely C-Section: Delaying or not performing a cesarean section when medically necessary may result in oxygen deprivation that damages the child’s physical and cognitive abilities or, in the most tragic cases, results in the death of the child.
Medication Errors: Administering incorrect medication or the wrong dosage to the mother during labor can cause severe harm to both mother and child.
Negligent Prenatal Care: A doctor may fail to diagnose and treat maternal infections, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, or other conditions during pregnancy that can cause serious or fatal complications in mother and child.
Excessive Force Used During Delivery: Applying excessive force or the incorrect handling of the baby can cause fractures or nerve damage with long-term repercussions.

Why Choose ‘Maggio Law in Mississippi for a Birth Injury Case?

At ‘Maggio Law, we are dedicated to securing maximum compensation in birth injury claims and lawsuits. You will have direct access to their attorney—not a paralegal or assistant. When you choose ‘Maggio Law, you can expect a far superior experience:

Direct Communication: You’ll have access to your attorney, including Mike Saltaformaggio’s personal cell phone, with calls returned promptly—most often the same day.
Maximum Compensation: We don’t settle for less than you and your baby deserve—our firm fights for full compensation to cover medical costs and long-term support needs, reduced quality of life, and estimated financial losses resulting from the injuries to the child.
Personalized Service: Our team builds genuine relationships with the people we serve. You’ll meet with our founder, Mike Saltaformaggio, one-on-one, and we stay in close contact throughout your case.
Aggressive Advocacy: Insurance companies know we’re serious. We have the resources and experience to take on teams of corporate defense lawyers with total confidence.
Comprehensive Support: We go above and beyond for our clients and can secure medical funding and payroll advances and assist with transportation. We are committed to delivering superior care for parents facing a frightening birth injury.
Proven Results: We have taken as many cases to trial as some of the biggest firms and have achieved many impressive high-value settlements. We focus on what matters most in every case: you and your baby.

At ‘Maggio Law, we proudly serve all Mississippi communities with compassion, dedication, and results-driven representation. Call today for a free case consultation.