Kentucky
Birth Injury Lawyer

Birth injuries happen when something goes wrong during labor or delivery that harms the baby. These aren’t the same as birth defects, which develop before birth. Birth injuries are often caused by actions—or inaction—by the medical team.

For example, misusing forceps might damage a baby’s skull. Waiting too long for a C-section may reduce oxygen and cause brain damage. These types of injuries don’t always happen by accident. Sometimes, someone on the medical team made a bad call or failed to act in time.

Common birth injuries include:

• Lack of oxygen may lead to cerebral palsy or brain damage.
• Broken bones from rough handling or difficult delivery.
• Nerve damage, especially in the shoulder and arms (brachial plexus injuries).
• Bleeding in the brain (intracranial hemorrhage).
• Facial paralysis from forceps or vacuum extraction.

Each of these often changes the way a child grows up. Some kids need physical therapy, while others require surgery or long-term medical care. A Kentucky birth injury lawyer helps families understand whether medical negligence played a role and what options exist for moving forward.