Birth Injury vs Birth Defect

A birth injury is a condition or injury, such as cerebral palsy or a broken bone, that occurred during the delivery of the child, and was caused by a complication or mistake in the delivery process. Birth defects, on the other hand, are abnormalities present at birth, such as Down syndrome or spina bifida; they are caused by occurrences during or prior to the pregnancy. They can arise from genetic mutations, conditions in uterus, actions of the mother (smoking or abusing alcohol) or for unknown reasons.

If you think you might have a Birth Injury case, Contact our Birth Injury Lawyers Immediately for Help.

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• Types of Birth Injuries and Their Causes

  A list of the developmental defects resulting from birth injuries. 

• Treatment and Care

  Information on the forms of treatment for children with cerebral palsy due to birth injury.

• Answers and Information

  Answers to frequently asked questions about Birth Injury.

• Legal Issues

  An overview of the legal issues relating to Birth Injury.

• Cerebral Palsy

  An overview of the types of cerebral palsy, treatment options, signs of cerebral palsy and how to care for a child with a cerebral palsy birth injury.

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