{"id":3574,"date":"2023-06-28T16:25:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T20:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=3574"},"modified":"2023-06-28T16:25:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T20:25:49","slug":"basic-facts-about-birth-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/basic-facts-about-birth-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Facts About Birth Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are nearly 600 infant deaths for every 100,000 live births. While some of these deaths are the result of chromosomal abnormalities and congenital malformations, the majority are the result of medical malpractice.<\/p>\n

Birth injury affects 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants born in the United States, which is why birth injury laws exist to protect babies, mothers, and their families. It can be difficult to determine why an injury occurred and who is to blame when dealing with such a traumatic event. As a result, if you are involved in an accident, it may be in your best interest to hire a birth injury lawyer. At DeFrancisco & Falgiatano<\/a>, our highly experienced medical malpractice attorneys may be able to help you recover the compensation you deserve.\u00a0\u00a0We help clients throughout Upstate New York, with offices in multiple convenient locations.\u00a0Our extensive experience in the medical malpractice field is reflected in the\u00a0results<\/a>\u00a0we have achieved for our clients.<\/p>\n

A birth injury occurs when an infant is harmed because of physical pressure or pulling during the birthing process. It can occur because of the use of equipment or at the hands of a professional while delivering a baby. It usually occurs as the baby moves through the birth canal. The injuries can be temporary at times, but they can also last for years or even a lifetime. When nerves or bones are damaged, it can be extremely dangerous for an infant and their family.<\/p>\n

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